IBM PS/55 Note

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IBM PS/55 Note
IBM PS55 logo.svg
Manufacturer IBM
Product family IBM PS/55
Release date1991;34 years ago (1991) [1]
Introductory pricebetween $1,680 and $2,550
Predecessor IBM PC Convertible
Model N23SX (5523-S) Ibm 5523s14 lidopen.jpg
Model N23SX (5523-S)

The IBM Personal System/55 Note (stylized as PS/55 note) is a series of notebooks manufactured by the IBM subsidiary IBM Japan as part of the IBM Personal System/55 series.

Contents

Machine type 5523 were designated as 'notebook' computers distinct from type 5535 which were larger 'laptop' multistation computers.

The international IBM PS/2 Note series was based on the PS/55 Note series and used the ISA bus (with the final exception of the C52).

History

IBM started selling the PS/55 Note series in Japan in April 1991. [2]

Western Digital has supplied video and logic chips for the PS/55 Note. [3]

The second generation notes had an N model number signifying 'Notebook'. The third and fourth generation notes changed to C for 'Colour' and M for 'Monochrome'.

Models

The prices for the PS/55 Note varies between $1,680 and $2,550.

Reception

The PS/55 Note was a rapid success in Japan. [6]

References

  1. Valligra, Lori (1987-09-07). "IBM Japan Announces Addition to PS/55 Line". InfoWorld. p. 21.
  2. Sanger, David E. (1991-04-11). "COMPANY NEWS; Selling Now in Tokyo: Tiniest I.B.M. Portable". The New York Times . ISSN   0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  3. "SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: New IBM Products May Be Good News for Western Digital". Los Angeles Times . 1991-12-31. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  4. "ThinkPad 10th Anniversary Special 10". Watch Impress (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  5. "みなとみらいの大和事業所で「20世紀のThinkPad」と再会した" [Reunited with "20th century ThinkPad" at Yamato Office in Minato Mirai]. ITmedia (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  6. Management of design alliances: sustaining competitive advantage. Margaret Bruce, Birgit H. Jevnaker. Chichester: Wiley. 1998. p. 93. ISBN   0-471-97476-5. OCLC   36663061.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)