microcassette engaged in the rewind socket
rear screen reflected in the display mirror
 A Scrib with the screen lid closed and one tape engaged | |
| Manufacturer | Bobst Graphics |
|---|---|
| Type | Portable computer |
| Release date | January 1978 |
| Units shipped | 1000 [1] |
| Storage | One microcassette. |
| Display | Built-in 7-inch green screen monitor [1] |
| Weight | 16 kg [1] |
The Scrib was an early portable computer made by the Swiss company Bobst Graphics, with support from Jean-Daniel Nicoud.
The Scrib was designed as a portable drafting tool for journalists: it was linked to an acoustic coupler, enabling reporters to send their articles over standard phone landlines. [1] [2] Its integrated tape recorder was able to save up to 8000 characters on a microcassette, with second socket available for quick rewinding of the tape. [1]
The screen was mounted inside the case of the computer, at the rear, and displayed characters which were shown to the user on a foldable mirror.
The Scrib was awarded a design award at the 1978 Wescon Show. [1]
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