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Laptop Evolution: From Luggables to Ultraportables

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June 3, 2010
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Laptop Evolution: From Luggables to Ultraportables
It's amazing how far we've come since the Osborne in 1981. That "portable computer" weighted almost 24 pounds! Check out our slideshow, "A History of Portable Computing" for other great throwbacks like the original Powerbook, the first IBM ThinkPad, and more. - Senior Editor Jason Cross
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A History of Portable Computing From 'portables' that weighed nearly 30 pounds in the 1980s to the featherweight Apple iPad of 2010, portable computing has come a long way. Here's a look at some of the milestones.
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