The IBM PC Convertible (model 5140) is a laptop computer made by IBM, first sold in April 1986. [2] The Convertible was IBM's first laptop-style computer, following the luggable IBM Portable, …

IBM's first laptop computer is a big improvement over their earlier portable computer, the giant IBM Portable PC from 2 years earlier in 1984. Is the IBM 5140 "Convertible" really a …

The Convertible is IBM's first (and, for a long time, last) attempt at a true laptop. Unlike the computer it superseded (the 5155 "Portable") it did actually run on batteries and was actually …

Apr 17, 2003 · Here's a shot of the PC Convertible with the serial/parallel module, display module, and printer module attached. The PC Convertible monitor sits in the background on its special …

Jan 8, 2016 · After suffering poor sales and dealing with unsatisfied customers, IBM released an updated model of 5140, solving one major problem - display now had a nice blue backlight, …

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Jun 22, 2024 · Publication date 1986 Topics IBM Convertible 5140 Guide To Operations 6280629 Collection opensource Language English Item Size 108.0M

In 1986, IBM shed the light on the IBM PC convertible. Lighter and smaller than the IBM PC portable, this new device set the tone for generations to come, and is in fact IBMs first ever …

This Hardware Reference document provides technical details and specifications for the IBM PC family including the PC 5150, PC Convertible 5140, and XT 5160. It explores the original PC …

IBM 5140 "Convertible" IBM's first laptop computer was called the PC Convertible because with a few add-on modules, it could become a primary desktop machine. IBM's entry into laptop …