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Sick. I played with these. Years later, I met the designer who did the logotype and packaging!

The machine was quite a beast, even at 25lbs it was considered the first portable computer. It ran CPM OS and I coded in BASIC. I recently learned about the Osborne Effect, which is still a thing:

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I recall how heavy it was! My stepfather was a research scientist and had one — so I typed some papers on one of these things! Fond memories. The Bay Area connection also explains the design lead too. By chance, his name is Michael Osborne. Bay Area design legend.

I recall how heavy it was! My stepfather was a research scientist and had one — so I typed some papers on one of these things! Fond memories. The Bay Area connection also explains the design lead too. By chance, his name is Michael Osborne. Bay Area design legend. 

http://www.modsf.com

The machine was quite a beast, even at 25lbs it was considered the first portable computer. It ran CPM OS and I coded in BASIC. I recently learned about the Osborne Effect, which is still a thing:

https://www.studiored.com/blog/design/how-i-started-a-social-phenomenon-the-osborne-effect/