The Gavilan was notably the first computer to be marketed as a "laptop". It was equipped with an internal floppy disk drive and a pioneering touchpad -like pointing device, installed on a panel above …

May 14, 2025 · U.S. engineer Manny Fernandez (born 1946) had the idea for a well-designed laptop for executives who were just starting to use a computer. Fernandez, who started Gavilan Computer …

Jul 13, 2023 · Developed by Adam Osborne in April 1981, the Osborne I was the first truly portable computer and was recognized as the first true laptop computer. It weighed 24½-pounds and had a 5" …

Aug 19, 2025 · This was the Osborne 1, billed proudly by creator Adam Osborne, as the world’s first portable computer. Granted, it was portable in the sense that it was the size of a small suitcase and …

American computer scientist Alan Kay is credited with first prototyping a laptop. In 1968 Kay designed a portable computer he called the Dynabook, which he envisioned as a child-friendly device weighing …

In July 1982, the Epson HX-20, the first "laptop-sized notebook computer", was released. It featured an LCD screen, rechargeable battery, and a calculator-size printer.

May 22, 2025 · Developed by Adam Osborne in 1981, the Osborne I was the first truly portable computer and recognized as the first true laptop computer. It weighed 24½ pounds and had a 5″ …

Jan 20, 2025 · The story of this groundbreaking creation begins with the Osborne 1, the first commercially available portable computer, launched in 1981. Adam Osborne, an entrepreneur and …

Jun 7, 2025 · The first commercially available laptop, the Osborne 1, was manufactured by Osborne Computer Corporation, and the first true laptop, with a built-in battery and a clamshell design, was …

Oct 21, 2024 · The Osborne 1, released in April 1981, is often considered the first truly portable computer. Developed by Adam Osborne, it weighed 24.5 pounds and featured a 5-inch screen. The …