NEC UltraLite
The UltraLite was an IBM PC-compatible laptop released by NEC in October 1988. It was released alongside the heavier and more-capable ProSpeed. The UltraLite was based on the NEC V30 microprocessor; the computer includes MS-DOS 3.3 built into ROM.
| Developer | NEC |
|---|---|
| Type | Portable computer |
| Release date | October 1988 |
| Introductory price | US$4,000 to US$5,000 |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.3 |
| CPU | NEC V30 at 4.92 MHz and 8.14 MHz |
| Memory | 640k RAM |
| Display | Supertwist electroluminescent backlit 8.25x4.25 LCD screen |
| Graphics | CGA compatible, 320x200x4 or 640x200x2 |
| Connectivity | built-in 2400 bit/s modem |
| Power | 12V |
| Mass | 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) |
PC Magazine featured the UltraLite on its cover in November 1988 and shortly thereafter journalists began referring to the A4 sized computer as a "notebook" to distinguish it from the larger and heavier laptops of the time.
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