Kaypro II
Kaypro, ZDA
- Opis:
- "Prenosni" računalnik z držalom za prenašanje na zadnji strani. Kovinsko ohišje je sive barve z modrimi črtami in Kaypro II napisoma ob straneh. Vgrajen ima CRT zaslon in dve reži za diskete. [SLO]: Kaypro II, ikoničen računalnik iz 80-ih let, je pogosto imenovan "računalnik s pisateljevim srcem". Znani pisatelj znanstvene fantastike Arthur C. Clarke ga je uporabljal za pisanje svojega romana "2010" in njegove filmske priredbe. Ta računalnik je bil del novega vala uporabniku prijaznih osebnih računalnikov, namenjenih začetnikom, ki so iskali enostavno napravo za osnovna produktivna opravila. Čeprav je bil Kaypro II zelo priljubljen v Združenih državah, je bil v Evropi manj znan, vendar še vedno prisoten. Kaypro II je imel mikroprocesor Zilog Z80, 64 kilobajtov RAM-a in dve enostranski diskovni enoti, podobno kot drugi domači računalniki tistega časa. Vendar pa je, za razliko od cenejših modelov, vključeval CRT zaslon, nameščen v robustnem kovinskem ohišju. Sprva zasnovan kot alternativa Osborne 1—ki je pogosto veljal za prvi prenosni računalnik—je Kaypro II ponujal bistveno večji zaslon. Kljub temu, da je bil oglaševan kot prenosljiv, je tehtal 13 kg in imel veliko ohišje, kar je oteževalo njegovo prenosljivost. Zato ga je večina uporabnikov obdržala na svojih mizah. Kljub temu je Kaypro II presegel Osborne 1 v priljubljenosti, s čimer je Kaypro postal pomemben igralec v industriji računalniške proizvodnje tistega časa. Deloval je na operacijskem sistemu CP/M in imel obsežno knjižnico programske opreme, vendar omejene možnosti za nadgradnjo strojne opreme. Ljubkovalno poimenovan "konzerva" zaradi svojega videza, Kaypro II je za veliko Američanov bil prvi računalnik. Njegova zasnova je omogočala enostavna popravila, saj so bili vsi čipi na glavni plošči v vtičnicah, namesto zavarjeni. Kljub uspehu pa podjetje Kaypro ni moglo slediti hitro razvijajočemu se trgu PC-jev in je konec 90-ih let prenehalo poslovati. [ENG]: The Kaypro II, an iconic computer from the 1980s, is often referred to as the "computer with a writer's heart." Notably, renowned science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke used it to compose his novel "2010" and its subsequent film adaptation. This computer was part of a new wave of user-friendly personal computers designed to appeal to novice users looking for an easy-to-use machine for basic productivity tasks. While the Kaypro II enjoyed widespread popularity in the United States, it was less known but still present in Europe. The Kaypro II featured a Zilog Z80 microprocessor, 64 kilobytes of RAM, and two single-sided floppy disk drives, similar to other home computers of the era. However, unlike its cheaper counterparts, it included a CRT display housed in a sturdy metal casing. Initially conceived as an alternative to the Osborne 1—often regarded as the first portable computer—the Kaypro II offered a significantly larger display. Despite being marketed as portable, it weighed 13 kg and had a large case, making it less practical for mobility. Consequently, most users kept it on their desks. Nonetheless, the Kaypro II surpassed the Osborne 1 in popularity, establishing Kaypro as a major player in the computer manufacturing industry at the time. Operating on the CP/M operating system, it boasted a vast software library but lacked significant hardware expansion options. Affectionately nicknamed the "can" due to its appearance, the Kaypro II became a beloved first computer for many Americans. Its design allowed for easy repairs, as all the chips on the mainboard were socketed rather than soldered. Despite its success, Kaypro couldn't keep pace with the rapidly evolving PC market and ultimately went out of business by the end of the 1990s.
- Leto proizvodnje:
- 1982
- Število primerkov:
- 1
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- #2828 | Doniral: Arnež Peter (26 Jul 2024)
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