Re: Apple IIc --- the lightest computer of its time?

[et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Black)]

Richard Kilpatrick (richard@dmc12.demon.co.uk) writes:
> In message <3F38B0F9.C8DF1EB2@usa.net>, Jeff Thomas <a2forever@usa.net> 
> writes
>>I am having a bit of a debate as to whether the Apple //c was the
>>lightest portable computer around at the time in 1984, weighing 7 1/2
>>pounds and could be bundled with flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
>>screen.
> 
> I'm prepared to bet the Epson HX-20 was lighter. It already had the 
> screen built in. Also the Grundy Newbrain AD... And what about the Tandy 
> 100/102 or even 200?
> 
> Some of the above also used batteries, making them far more portable ;)
> 
> Richard

And built in screens, which not only must make for a lighter package,
but definitely a more compact package.  The Model100 ran off 4 AA batteries,
and the Apple IIC had to use a considerably heavier battery.

Of course, perhaps the question was a trick one.  The poster asked
about portable computers, like the Kaypro and Osborne, rather than 
laptops.  Of course, he may not remember that there were laptops back in 1984.

    Michael