The first portable computer that is commercially marketed Osborne 1, developed in 1981. This computer is the first computer that can be taken anywhere even when using it we need to link it with the power house. With a thin CRT screen size of 5 “and weighs 23.5 pounds (12 kg), these computers using CP / M operating system and comes with a 4 MHz Z80 CPU, main memory 65 kilobytes, and floppy disk drives.

In 1983 Compaq released its first product that is also quite successful, the Compaq Portable. This product is an IBM clone computers, because at that time IBM was the standard program for all computers. The computer is more easy to carry when compared with the Osborne 1 because it is lighter. Same operating system used by Osborne 1, which is CP / M operating system. In addition, this computer also runs MS-DOS program.

Other computers are also issued this year was the Epson HX-20. This product really started to be developed in 1981, but the new launch held in 1983. Computers that fall into this category of handheld computers using a full keyboard with 68 keys, batteries nickel cadmium (NiCd) that can be recharged, dot-matrix LCD screen with a resolution of 120 x 32 pixels. This screen can display 4 lines with each line containing 20 characters. In addition, there are MS-BASIC and RAM for 16 kibibyte which can be enlarged to 32 kibibyte.

The existence of a laptop that can be debated starting with the launch of the GRiD Compass 1101, in April 1982. This computer was designed by Bill Moggridge of the British Industrial in 1979. The materials used to make a magnesium shell modeled (Clamshell). With this model of computer can be closed with the screen position is above and to deal with the keyboard.

This laptop uses an Intel 8086, electroluminescent display (CGA) with a resolution of 320 x 200 pixels, and 384 kilobytes of bubble memory. It also uses a modem with a speed of 1200 bits per second. Hardrive and floppy disks are connected by using 488 I / O (known as the Instrumental GPIB = General Purpose Bus). The operating system used is GRID-OS.

Issued by the GRID Computer Systems Corp.. This, during the 1980′s used by NASA and the U.S. army. In 1988 GRIDD Systems Corp.. taken over by Tandy Corporation (RadioShack).

In 1983 the newly issued new computers sold in 1984, the Sharp PC-500 and the Gavilan SC. Gavilan is the first portable computer that uses the name ‘laptops’. Both computers are using the same model with GRiD Compass, which is a clamshell model. Both had LCD displays, and can be connected to optional external printers.

In 1983 also launched a computer that can do the most sales for the first time in the history of the laptop, the Kyocera Kyotronic 85. This laptop was quickly licensed by Tandy Corporation., Olivetti, and NEC. They saw its great potential for success as well as the TRS-80 Model 100 (or Tandy 100), Olivetti M-10, NEC PC-8201.

This machine is operated with standard AA batteries. Tandy’s built with a BASIC program, text editor, and a terminal program, provided by Microsoft and written in part by Bill Gates. Also applied also tiltable LCD screen with 8 x 40 characters and internal modem.

In terms of ease in him, battery life and long service, and the price is cheap, the computer is becoming a favorite among journalists. It weighed more than 2 kg, with dimensions of 30 × 21.5 x 4.5 cm (12 “x 8.5″ x 1.75 “). In addition, the laptop is used by 8 KiB RAM that can be raised to 24 KiB, and a 3 MHz processor.

On 3 April 1986 IBM launched the first laptop with a commercial purpose, namely the IBM PC Convertible. This laptop is equipped with a 3.5 “floppy disk drive that is standard equipment. The processor used is Intel 80c88, which is a CMOS version of Intel 8088, which operates at 4.77 MHz. Inside there are also 256 KiB of RAM that can be enlarged to 512 KiB. With LCD screen and weighs 13 pounds, this computer is equipped with a handle that makes it easier to carry. This laptop uses the battery as a source of strength.

Paa 1987, Toshiba launched two products at once, the T1000 and T1200. Although limited to only using the DOS operating system stored in ROM, two models from Toshiba has a very small and lightweight so that the load to carry in a backpack. It also uses lead-acid batteries.

In 1987 the U.S. Air Force offered a contract to make laptops in large numbers, reaching 200,000 units. Competition to compete for this contract took place between the laptop industry is huge, like IBM, Toshiba, Compaq, NEC, and Zenith Data Systems (ZDS).

ZDS which had earlier won an agreement with the IRS for its Z-171, was awarded the contract for its SupersPort. SupersPort is equipped with Intel 8086 processor, dual floppy disk drive, a backlit, the screen is blue and white STN LCD, and NiCD battery pack. For the next processor used is an Intel 80286 processor with 20 MB hard drive. This makes ZDS became the largest supplier of laptops during the period 1987 to 1988.

To fulfill this contract, ZDS partnered with Tottori Sanyo’s conduct to provide them. This is the first collaboration between a famous brand with the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) from Asia. Furthermore, many well-known computer manufacturers that cooperated with the Asian OEMs, like Compaq and Citizen. This also resulted in the growing OEM in Asia, such as Chicon, Acer, Quanta, Compal, Twinhead, Sanyo, Tottori Sanyo, Citizen, and Casio.

In 1988 was launched by Cambridge Cambridge Z88 Computer. This computer was designed by Sir Clive Sinclair, with the form of A4 paper. This computer is using power from batteries and comes standard with a basic spreadsheet, word processor, and communications programs. This laptop is the embryo-making PDAs.

In 1989 two different companies, NEC and Apple Computer, launched a laptop each, namely NEC and Apple Machintosh Ultralit Portable. Nec Ultralit launched in mid 1989. This laptop is probably the first notebook manufactured by NEC. This laptop has a weight not less than 2 kg. In this computer in it had been there the hard drive and RAM is 2 mebibyte.

Portable Machintosh launched by Apple Computer has a clear active matrix display and a battery that can last a long time. Unfortunately with these conditions, sales of the Mac Portable quite ugly. This is due to the shape of the Mac Portable is less attractive.

Series laptop on the Apple Computer, Apple Power Books, was launched in 1991. This laptop is the de facto standard that continues to survive until now. This can be seen on the placement of the keyboard, the availability of the palm rest, and trackball. Books Power Series for the first time then use the display to 256 colors (Power Books 165c output in 1993), touchpad, and voice recorder, 16-bit. There are also Ethernet Network Adapter (Power Books 500 series output in 1994).

Spring of 1995 represents a significant turning point in the history of notebook computers. In August 1995, Miocrosoft introduced Windows 95. This is the first time Microsoft have full control on the management of the operating system (operating system). Windows 95 is suitable for application at the Intel Pentium and in accordance with the existing ROM on notebooks.

And finally now, the laptop has a very light weight and easy to carry anywhere.

The processor is the Intel Atom family z6xx be mated with the Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 and its own dedicated Mixed Signal ICs. Thus, a new platform which Intel claims they will offer lower energy consumption and reliable running a variety of digital content.

“Intel has delivered its first product that opens the door for Intel Architecture (IA) in the smartphone market segment,” said Anand Chandrasekher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Ultra Mobility Group, in a written statement received detikINET.

Intel also claims that they have mobile processors capable of running up to 1.5 GHz speed. If so, this could be the fastest line of processors that will be present for cell phones, especially this product has the character of System on Chip (SoC).

SoC Platform on Intel’s own work and have incorporated core 45nm Atom processor with 3D graphics, encode and decode video and memory controller in one package (chip). So it can save power and make the device even more compact.

In addition, this platform also supports various features such as Wi-Fi, 3G/HSPA, WiMAX, and also various other operating systems, including Android, Meego and Moblin.