PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT February 29, 1984 IBM PORTABLE PERSONAL COMPUTER 5155 MODEL 68 EXPANDS THE IBM PERSONAL COMPUTER FAMILY |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | The IBM Portable Personal Computer, the newest compatible member of the | | IBM Personal Computer Family, has characteristics identical to an equiv-| | alently configured IBM Personal Computer 5150. | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| HIGHLIGHTS System Unit Standard Features (5155068) o INTEL 8088 processor o 256K random access memory o Color/graphics monitor adapter o Diskette-drive adapter o Universal power supply (115 or 230 volts, 50 or 60 cycle) o Lightweight 83-key keyboard o Nine-inch amber composite video display o Double-sided diskette drive o Lightweight case with carrying handle o Five available expansion slots o Protective carrying case for the system unit System Unit Optional Features o IBM Color Display o 64/356KB memory expansion option o Printer Adapter o Game-control adapter o Expansion unit Model 1 o Asynchronous communication adapter o Binary synchronous communication adapter o Synchronous data link control (SDLC) communication adapter o 3278/3279 Emulation AdapteR o PC Colour Printer o IBM Graphics Printer o 8087 Math co-processor ________________ This announcement is provided for your information only. IBM's products can only be ordered under the terms and conditions of IBM's applicable agreements. For more information, contact your IBM marketing representative. Page 1 of 5 o New second slimline diskette drive o Cluster Adapter Slimeline Diskette Drive (6450300) o Double-sided, double-density (360 KB with DOS 2.1) o Reads and writes either single or double-sided diskettes o Customer installable DESCRIPTION System Unit The IBM Portable Personal computer 5155 Model 68 consists of a lightweight case with a carrying handle containing a built-in diskette drive (with space for an optional second drive), and tow IBM Personal Computer attachment options (disk- ette adapter and color/graphics adapter). The unit also has a new, lightweight keyboard and a universal power supply. The system board is the same as that of the IBM Personal computer XT with 256Kb of memory that is expandable to 512Kb using the memory expansion option. Five expansion slots are available for the connection of most IBM Personal Computer Options. The system has identical function and performance characteristics to an equivalently configured IBM PC. Diskette Drive The system unit has space and power for an addition 5 1/4-inch diskette drive. The drive, which is fully self-contained, is duuble-sided with 40 tracks per side. It uses modified frequency modulation (MFM) to read and write dated with a track-to-track access time of 6 milliseconds. This diskette drive is not inter- changeable with diskette drives on the IBM Personal Computer or the IBM Person- al Computer XT. Each system unit will be shipped with two binders: The Guide to Operations (6936571) with sections on installation problem de- termination procedures, operating your system and moving your system The BASIC refrence manual. The IBM Portable Computer is also described in: o Technical Refrence Manual (6936572) o Hardware, Maintenance, and Service Manual (6936573) An options insert for the Guide to operations is included with the diskette drive when it is shipped. Page 2 of 5 DELIVERY General availablilty is planned for second quarter 1984. TECHNICAL INFORMATION System Unit o Dimensions: length, 20 inches (500mm); Depth, 17 inches (430mm); Hight, 8 inches (204mm) o Weight, approximately 30 lbs (13.6 Kg) o Input Voltage: 115V or 230V, 50 or 60 Hz o 115V Switch Setting: 100V to 125V o 230V Switch Setting 200V to 240V o KVA: Q.32 KVA o Heat output: 650 BTU/hour o Power Cord: A variety of power cords will be used to meet "worldwide" re- quirements. The system will use the same cords as the IBM Personal Computer. o Air Temperature: System operating, 60 to 90 F (15.6 to 32.2 C); power off, 50 to 110 F (10 to 43 C) o Relative Humidity: 5 to 80% o Wet Bulb Temperature: System operating - 10 F - (22.8 C) maximum: power off, 5 F (26.7 C) maximum. Diskette Drive o 512 bytes/sector o 9 sectors/track o Track density: 48 tracks/inch o Number of sides: two o Number of Tracks: 40 per side (80 total) o 300 RPM o Access time: 6 milliseconds track to track o Date transfer rate: 250KB/sec o Dimensions: Height, 1.5 inches (41.6mm); Width, 5.7 inches (146mm); Depth 8.1 inches (208mm) o weight 2.5 lbs (1.1 Kg) Page 3 of 5 Compatibility: Diskettes created on any member of the IBM Personal Computer family may be read or written to by the IBM Portable Personal Computer. The diskette drive, however, cannot be used on the IBM Personal Computer or Per- sonal Computer XT. The base system unit supports all IBM Personal Computer diskette-based software. All IBM Personal Computer hard-file-based software is supported when a hard file and an expansion unit are attached. Note: When using the Personal Editor or Multiplan, Window Paint Option, some combinations of foreground/background colours render the characters illegible. Packaging: The IBM Portable Personal Computer will be shipped in two packages: one will contain the system unit, and its proctective carrying case and one containing the keyboard, publications, and the power cord. The diskette drive option is packaged in a carton along with the necessary in- stallation instructions. Security, Auditability, and Control The IBM Portable Personal Computer can be used and managed to limit the risk of unintended modification, destruction, or disclosure of sensitive data. The cus- tomer is responsible for the selection, implementation, and adequacy of appro- priate measures. The customer is also responsible for the accuracy and integ- rity of results. Planning Information Customer Responsibility: The customer is responsible for unpacking the system components, attaching them correctly, and running the power-on self-test. If the second diskette drive is ordered, the customer is responsible for un- packing and installing thes option according to the installation instructions provided and for running the power-on self-test. Limitations: The following are not supported: o 160K and 320K diskette drives o Monochrome display o Monochrome display and printer adapter o 32K and 64K memory expansion options o IBM Personal Computer XT expansion unit (model 2) CHARGES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS Charges SINGLE UNIT TYPE MODEL FEATURE DESCRIPTION PURCHASE PRICE 5155 068 IBM Portable $4,225.00 Personal Computer 645 Slimline Diskette 642.00 Drive Page 4 of 5 Terms and Conditions Customer Setup: The IBM Portable Personal Computer is a customer setup (CSU) machine. Detailed setup instructions are included with each machine. Warranty Period: 12 months Warranty service: During the 12 month warranty period, warranty service is pro- vided under the terms and conditions of the IBM Personal Computer Products - Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability. To obtain service from IMB the customer delivers the failing machinge to the nearest IBM Service Centre. The failing element will be exchanged or repaired (at IBM's discretion). The cust- omer can then pick up the machine at the IBM Service Centre. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale with serial number) will be required to obtain warranty service. It is the customer's responsibility to determine that remedial maint- enance is required by following problme determination procedures furnished by IBM. Maintenance Service: IBM maintenance service offerings, prices, terms, and con- ditions will be announced in the second quarter of 1984. Self Service: The customer may purchase the hardware maintenance and service package, wich will enable the customer to isolate a problem to an under-the- cover field replacement unit (FRU). Technical Assistance: Technical assistance is available through the Regional Support Centres and the national Customer Centre. Educational Allowances: Educational Allowances of 20% are available to qual- ifying institutions. A VPA discount is not in addition ot the Educational Allowance. Volume Purchase Amendment: A customer may order up to five systems for pilot under the volume procurement plan (VPA). All pilot systems will be shipped at the same time and the customer will be charged unit price for them. The custom- er will have four months form shipment of the pilot systems to sign a volume procurment amendment for any additional quantity. If the customer elects to do this, the pilot system quantity will be included in the additional quantities to determine the volume procurement discoune percent to be applied to the addi- tional quantities, but no reduction in price will apply to the pilot systems quantity.