Osborne Executive Computer
Title
Osborne Executive Computer
Subject
Computer Engineering
Description
The Osborne Executive was released in 1982. A briefcase-like portable computer that was designed to be the upgraded and more powerful version of its predecessor. However, before the computer could make its mark, the company filed for bankruptcy and the Osborne Executive became discontinued.
ID: A beige box-shaped laptop presented in a white background. With a leather handle on top. When laid down, there are black rectangular clips with a blueish-black line that runs across the outer case. When opened, there is a square screen with a fan on the right with a few buttons under and three rectangular slots on the left. Attached with a coiled wire is a keyboard. The interior surrounding these traits is blue.
Physical Dimensions: Width: 20in, Length: 14in, Height: 8in, Weight: 28lb
ID: A beige box-shaped laptop presented in a white background. With a leather handle on top. When laid down, there are black rectangular clips with a blueish-black line that runs across the outer case. When opened, there is a square screen with a fan on the right with a few buttons under and three rectangular slots on the left. Attached with a coiled wire is a keyboard. The interior surrounding these traits is blue.
Physical Dimensions: Width: 20in, Length: 14in, Height: 8in, Weight: 28lb
Creator
Osborne Computer Corporation
Source
Personal Collection
Date
April 1982
Contributor
Chelsea Durunna
Rights
This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only.
Format
JPG
Language
English
Type
Physical Object
Collection
Citation
Osborne Computer Corporation, “Osborne Executive Computer,” Aegis Digital Museum, accessed December 8, 2025, https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/items/show/259.


