jeff@alberta.UUCP (Curt_Sampson) (04/08/84)
This is the official product announcement for the IBM Portable Computer.
As you can see by the date, you people in the U.S. are far behind...
I left in most of the errors in the document. Their typists must be
terrible.
Also, IBM has announced an BIOS upgrade kit for all of us with the old
(64k motherboard) PCs that incorperates new I/O, a new power on test,
and will let us use any expansion card that has programs in ROM.
As well, they have announced a Local Area Network for the PC, the PC jr.,
and the Portable.
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IBM Canada Ltd., 3500 Steeles Ave., Ontario, L3R 2Z1
PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT February 29, 1984
IBM PORTABLE PERSONAL COMPUTER 5155 MODEL 68 EXPANDS THE IBM
PERSONAL COMPUTER FAMILY
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| The IBM Portable Personal Computer, the newest compatible member of the |
| IBM Personal Computer Family, has characteristics identical to an equiv-|
| alently configured IBM Personal Computer 5150. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
System Unit Standard Features (5155068)
o INTEL 8088 processor
o 256K random access memory
o Color/graphics monitor adapter
o Diskette-drive adapter
o Universal power supply (115 or 230 volts, 50 or 60 cycle)
o Lightweight 83-key keyboard
o Nine-inch amber composite video display
o Double-sided diskette drive
o Lightweight case with carrying handle
o Five available expansion slots
o Protective carrying case for the system unit
System Unit Optional Features
o IBM Color Display
o 64/356KB memory expansion option
o Printer Adapter
o Game-control adapter
o Expansion unit Model 1
o Asynchronous communication adapter
o Binary synchronous communication adapter
o Synchronous data link control (SDLC) communication adapter
o 3278/3279 Emulation AdapteR
o PC Colour Printer
o IBM Graphics Printer
o 8087 Math co-processor
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This announcement is provided for your information only. IBM's products can
only be ordered under the terms and conditions of IBM's applicable agreements.
For more information, contact your IBM marketing representative.
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o New second slimline diskette drive
o Cluster Adapter
Slimeline Diskette Drive (6450300)
o Double-sided, double-density (360 KB with DOS 2.1)
o Reads and writes either single or double-sided diskettes
o Customer installable
DESCRIPTION
System Unit
The IBM Portable Personal computer 5155 Model 68 consists of a lightweight case
with a carrying handle containing a built-in diskette drive (with space for an
optional second drive), and tow IBM Personal Computer attachment options (disk-
ette adapter and color/graphics adapter). The unit also has a new, lightweight
keyboard and a universal power supply. The system board is the same as that of
the IBM Personal computer XT with 256Kb of memory that is expandable to 512Kb
using the memory expansion option. Five expansion slots are available for the
connection of most IBM Personal Computer Options. The system has identical
function and performance characteristics to an equivalently configured IBM PC.
Diskette Drive
The system unit has space and power for an addition 5 1/4-inch diskette drive.
The drive, which is fully self-contained, is duuble-sided with 40 tracks per
side.
It uses modified frequency modulation (MFM) to read and write dated with a
track-to-track access time of 6 milliseconds. This diskette drive is not inter-
changeable with diskette drives on the IBM Personal Computer or the IBM Person-
al Computer XT.
Each system unit will be shipped with two binders:
The Guide to Operations (6936571) with sections on installation problem de-
termination procedures, operating your system and moving your system
The BASIC refrence manual.
The IBM Portable Computer is also described in:
o Technical Refrence Manual (6936572)
o Hardware, Maintenance, and Service Manual (6936573)
An options insert for the Guide to operations is included with the diskette
drive when it is shipped.
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DELIVERY
General availablilty is planned for second quarter 1984.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
System Unit
o Dimensions: length, 20 inches (500mm); Depth, 17 inches (430mm); Hight, 8
inches (204mm)
o Weight, approximately 30 lbs (13.6 Kg)
o Input Voltage: 115V or 230V, 50 or 60 Hz
o 115V Switch Setting: 100V to 125V
o 230V Switch Setting 200V to 240V
o KVA: Q.32 KVA
o Heat output: 650 BTU/hour
o Power Cord: A variety of power cords will be used to meet "worldwide" re-
quirements. The system will use the same cords as the IBM Personal Computer.
o Air Temperature: System operating, 60 to 90 F (15.6 to 32.2 C); power
off, 50 to 110 F (10 to 43 C)
o Relative Humidity: 5 to 80%
o Wet Bulb Temperature: System operating - 10 F - (22.8 C) maximum: power
off, 5 F (26.7 C) maximum.
Diskette Drive
o 512 bytes/sector
o 9 sectors/track
o Track density: 48 tracks/inch
o Number of sides: two
o Number of Tracks: 40 per side (80 total)
o 300 RPM
o Access time: 6 milliseconds track to track
o Date transfer rate: 250KB/sec
o Dimensions: Height, 1.5 inches (41.6mm); Width, 5.7 inches (146mm); Depth
8.1 inches (208mm)
o weight 2.5 lbs (1.1 Kg)
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Compatibility: Diskettes created on any member of the IBM Personal Computer
family may be read or written to by the IBM Portable Personal Computer. The
diskette drive, however, cannot be used on the IBM Personal Computer or Per-
sonal Computer XT. The base system unit supports all IBM Personal Computer
diskette-based software. All IBM Personal Computer hard-file-based software is
supported when a hard file and an expansion unit are attached.
Note: When using the Personal Editor or Multiplan, Window Paint Option, some
combinations of foreground/background colours render the characters illegible.
Packaging: The IBM Portable Personal Computer will be shipped in two packages:
one will contain the system unit, and its proctective carrying case and one
containing the keyboard, publications, and the power cord.
The diskette drive option is packaged in a carton along with the necessary in-
stallation instructions.
Security, Auditability, and Control
The IBM Portable Personal Computer can be used and managed to limit the risk of
unintended modification, destruction, or disclosure of sensitive data. The cus-
tomer is responsible for the selection, implementation, and adequacy of appro-
priate measures. The customer is also responsible for the accuracy and integ-
rity of results.
Planning Information
Customer Responsibility: The customer is responsible for unpacking the system
components, attaching them correctly, and running the power-on self-test.
If the second diskette drive is ordered, the customer is responsible for un-
packing and installing thes option according to the installation instructions
provided and for running the power-on self-test.
Limitations: The following are not supported:
o 160K and 320K diskette drives
o Monochrome display
o Monochrome display and printer adapter
o 32K and 64K memory expansion options
o IBM Personal Computer XT expansion unit (model 2)
CHARGES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Charges
SINGLE UNIT
TYPE MODEL FEATURE DESCRIPTION PURCHASE PRICE
5155 068 IBM Portable $4,225.00
Personal Computer
645 Slimline Diskette 642.00
Drive
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Terms and Conditions
Customer Setup: The IBM Portable Personal Computer is a customer setup (CSU)
machine. Detailed setup instructions are included with each machine.
Warranty Period: 12 months
Warranty service: During the 12 month warranty period, warranty service is pro-
vided under the terms and conditions of the IBM Personal Computer Products -
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability. To obtain service from IMB the
customer delivers the failing machinge to the nearest IBM Service Centre. The
failing element will be exchanged or repaired (at IBM's discretion). The cust-
omer can then pick up the machine at the IBM Service Centre. Proof of purchase
(dated bill of sale with serial number) will be required to obtain warranty
service. It is the customer's responsibility to determine that remedial maint-
enance is required by following problme determination procedures furnished by
IBM.
Maintenance Service: IBM maintenance service offerings, prices, terms, and con-
ditions will be announced in the second quarter of 1984.
Self Service: The customer may purchase the hardware maintenance and service
package, wich will enable the customer to isolate a problem to an under-the-
cover field replacement unit (FRU).
Technical Assistance: Technical assistance is available through the Regional
Support Centres and the national Customer Centre.
Educational Allowances: Educational Allowances of 20% are available to qual-
ifying institutions. A VPA discount is not in addition ot the Educational
Allowance.
Volume Purchase Amendment: A customer may order up to five systems for pilot
under the volume procurement plan (VPA). All pilot systems will be shipped at
the same time and the customer will be charged unit price for them. The custom-
er will have four months form shipment of the pilot systems to sign a volume
procurment amendment for any additional quantity. If the customer elects to do
this, the pilot system quantity will be included in the additional quantities
to determine the volume procurement discoune percent to be applied to the addi-
tional quantities, but no reduction in price will apply to the pilot systems
quantity.
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