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technology2 years ago

"Reviving Nostalgia: The Book 8088 - A Retro Laptop Experience"

The Book 8088 is a recently released laptop that emulates the original IBM PC 5150 from 1981. It features a processor from 1984, a custom motherboard design, and cobbled-together parts to recreate the specs of the original PC. Despite its cramped keyboard, stolen BIOS and software, and slow performance, the Book 8088 is an interesting technological achievement for retro-tech enthusiasts. It is a genuine IBM PC compatible that shares similarities with early personal computers. The laptop comes with tech support from the AliExpress seller in China, and while it may not be a good buy for everyone, it offers a fun exploration of vintage computing.

technology2 years ago

Retro-style laptop with 8088 CPU and 640KB RAM now available for $200.

The "Book 8088" laptop, available on AliExpress, combines modern components with an Intel 8088 processor and 640KB of memory to recreate the experience of using an original IBM PC from 1981. The laptop features a 640x200 16-color LCD screen and built-in interfaces that allow USB accessories and CompactFlash cards to interface with the ancient components. The slow speed and low memory limit make it best suited to MS-DOS, with its text-based interface and general lack of multitasking support. The laptop is made by Hong Kong-based manufacturer Xinrui Technology and is sold out in most versions.