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

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

Citation

Osborne Computer Corporation, “Osborne Executive Computer,” Aegis Digital Museum, accessed December 8, 2025, https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/items/show/259.