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- submitted by . on 08/31/2010

  
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Who Needs A MacBook ...

We love this pic. Kudos to the guy for his creativity and sense of humor...not to mention the strength of his lower back.

Would we want this instead of our MacBook Pro or Sony VAIO? No (even if we had one, which we don't). But as a back-up in case our roommate or girlfriend 'borrows' our laptop and doesn't return it? (Well, no still...But it does makes us laugh our butts off...)

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Of course, this guy's portable is a bit cumbersome. But remember the original -- the early -- portables? (We didn't exactly either, but we did a little research). As great as they were, for their time, they weren't so fly-weight as their names (or our memories) served. They were cool though. Here, for those curious, are just a few fun examples:

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The First Portable Computer


(source) The Osbourne I. There's some question as to which portable computer was the actual first but this one, pioneered by Adam Osborne, was among the early ones and was apparently the first (somewhat) mass marketed portable. It checked in at a healthy 26+ pounds and could fit under a then standard airline seat.

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The First IBM-PC Compatible Portable

(source) By Compaq. Early 1983, weighed in at 28+ pounds and for the not-for-everyone retail price of $3590.00. 

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Apple's First Portable -- Apple IIc


(source) This one was launched in 1984, never really caught on (for a variety of reasons) and was disbanded in 1998. Apple's first Mac portable/laptop -- the Macintosh Portable -- was launched soon after, in 1989.

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Comically Awesome IBM TV/Video Ad Touting Its New Portable

This ad features a very early IBM,  which weighed in at 50 pounds; and it wonderfully (and with straight-ahead sincerity) touts all the benefits of mainly small business computing. Wait for the cow moo in the background -- even farmers can benefit from (and understand!) computers, the ad makes sure we understand. ...read more rants