Compaq · 1983

Compaq Portable

A 28-pound "luggable" and one of the first fully IBM-compatible clones.

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Then vs now

Memory128 KBA 2025 phone has about 65,536× more
Clock speed4.77 MHzA phone core ticks about 629× faster
Launch price$2,995About $9,430 in 2024 dollars
MakerCompaq
Released1983
ProcessorIntel 8088, 4.77 MHz
Memory128 KB
Storage5.25" floppy
Launch price$2,995 (about $9,430 in 2024 dollars)
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Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).

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Questions and answers

When did the Compaq Portable come out?

The Compaq Portable was released in 1983 by Compaq.

How much did the Compaq Portable cost when it was new?

About $2,995 for the base model at launch, roughly $9,430 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).

How much memory and speed did the Compaq Portable have?

128 KB of memory and a Intel 8088 processor at 4.77 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 65,536 times more memory.

How many people had the Compaq Portable as their first computer?

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Where was the Compaq Portable popular?

It was especially popular in USA.

Can you still buy the Compaq Portable?

Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.

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