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The History of the Laptop ComputerThinkPad T Series

Who Invented It?
The laptop computer was invented by Adam Osborne in 1981. It was called the "Osborne 1" and cost $1795. It came bundled with $1500 worth of programs. It had a tiny computer screen built into it.

What is a laptop computer?
A laptop is a computer that can be folded up and carried around.

When was the laptop invented?
The laptop was invented in 1981.

Where was it invented?
It was invented by Osborne Computers, a book company that sold books to McGraw-Hill.

How was invented?
It was invented by taking computer technology from that time and scaling it down to make a smaller, more portable computer.

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Stefan M.
Ligon GT Magnet Middle School
Raleigh, North Carolina

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