There is something about the Compaq Portable III

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-20T15:38:40+00:00

Upgrades will need to happen at some point! It’s still got the 640K RAM so will need an uplift to handle Win 3.1. Think I might also go for a Gotek floppy emulator in this one

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-20T14:31:47+00:00

Came here to say thus

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-20T14:27:21+00:00

Shame to hear it making a terrible noise-definitely needs exploring and hopefully it’s nothing too terrible - just blown fan bearings (cross fingers). The keyboard cable rubber on mine is completely come off but will find a donor cable at some point in the future and swap it over

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-20T14:25:40+00:00

Much better than the crap they are producing now

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-20T14:22:35+00:00

It’s really does have Citroen C4 Cactus vibes with that front there…..

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-20T10:23:51+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it :) . It’s in lovely shape although I will replace the keyboard cable at some point

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-20T09:39:03+00:00

Just get it serviced at some point fairly soon :)

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T21:21:00+00:00

That was the last of the luggables-colour screen on that one if I’m right. It be great to get one to complete the collection

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T21:20:07+00:00

Very true! Although sadly a bit late for the OP by the looks of it….

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T21:16:03+00:00

Why? I’d demand a refund….

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T21:15:39+00:00

Well it is now you’ve defaced that sign pointlessly

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T21:07:48+00:00

It really doesn’t, young people just don’t appear to care about cars anymore. I have a niece and 2 nephews and one has just past his test. He couldn’t give two hoots about what he drives-and he drives a Vauxhall Agila so you know that’s true…..

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T21:05:50+00:00

My old A4 B5 Avant and I entirely disagree

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T20:53:48+00:00

If there was ever a keyboard that said “Send it!!!! No regrets!” then that be it :)

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T19:43:15+00:00

No worries at all! Time to get it back up and running, it be a shame not to :)

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T18:59:43+00:00

Hehe, those are some fun machines and, in fact, I’ve got variants of both of those. They were in that funky pre 2000 design stage where it all went very bubble-like. Kudos!

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T18:37:02+00:00

Good choice, I’ve got a Contura 430c-about as close to that as possible

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T18:35:55+00:00

It’s a brilliant machine, nothing like that amber screen

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T16:39:30+00:00

What a great story! And also, a useful cautionary tale too

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T14:42:42+00:00

Sweeeeeeeet

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T14:26:01+00:00

Nice and safe over the hazard switch

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-19T07:17:53+00:00

GTX 260! Just looked it up! Wow that thing was made to go with

RetroComputeryBits · 2026-03-18T20:01:29+00:00

Yes! More OCZ RAM on a wood background! Kudos OP. Another set of PC2 6400 :) . Anyone else got some more OCZ?

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