AST PenExec
First it's a Slate, then it's a Laptop!
The AST PenExec was developed by GRiD, which also sold it as the 2260
and 2270 Convertibles. It features an innovative case design which
incorporates a set of hinges which allows the system to fold up with
the screen on the outside.
This allows the computer to be used as a pen-based tablet when needed,
but also providing for a full (for a laptop) keyboard.
I was very happy to add this to my collection, as I have been looking
for something like this to use in my Land Rover. With the system
closed, it will be great as a navigation tool, and at the end of the
day, I'll pop open the keyboard to make notes in my journal.
Unfortunately, I got this without a power supply or manual, so if
you've got either that you don't need, I'd definitely be interested in
taking it off your hands.
All text and images are copyright © 1998-2002 Roger Sinasohn
Unauthorized use or duplication is strictly prohibited.
The AST PenExec as a pen-based slate.
Metamorphosis
The keyboard magically appears
serial and video ports
The battery
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| Mfr: |
GRiD Systems, Inc.
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| Location: |
California, USA
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| Model: |
PenExec (2260)
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| Processor: |
80386
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| Op. Sys: |
MS-DOS/Windows 3.x
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| Bits: |
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Internal: |
16
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Data: |
16
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| RAM: |
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Min: |
4MB
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Max: |
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| ROM: |
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| Input: |
Keyboard, Pen
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| Display: |
Monochrome VGA
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| Storage: |
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Cassette: |
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Floppy Disk: |
External
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Hard Disk: |
120MB
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| Ports: |
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Serial: |
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Parallel: |
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Keyboard: |
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Joystick: |
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Other: |
VGA
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| Expansion: |
1 Type I PCMCIA slot
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| Discontinued: |
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Size: |
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Weight: |
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| Power: |
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Voltage: |
8-16vdc, 1.4a
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Connector: |
Mini-Din-8 (Mac Serial)
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Polarity: |
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| Notes: |
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Battery is required, even if using the Power Supply; it plugs into the battery.
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