Title :
The anatomy of a portable computer
Author :
Roach, John V. ; Leininger, Steven W. ; Walters, William T.
Author_Institution :
Tandy Corporation, Fort Worth, TX, USA
fDate :
3/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 Portable Computer combines easy-to-use software with an efficient hardware architecture to bring a high level of programming power to the microcomputer user. This paper discusses the product development decisions, the ROM-based application programs, the file manager software, and the hardware features of the Model 100 computer. A prediction of the functionality of a future portable computer is made.
Keywords :
Anatomy; Application software; Batteries; CMOS logic circuits; CMOS memory circuits; Computer displays; Keyboards; Liquid crystal displays; Portable computers; Telecommunication computing;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1984.12865
