Computer Chronicles - S08E05: Palmtop Computers
In the eighties we moved from desktops to laptops; in the nineties we started to move from laptops to palmtops. This program looks at several handheld computing devices including Selectronics Word Finder Thesaurus, Berlitz Euro Traveler, Random House Encyclopedia, Franklin's Elementary Spelling Ace, Language Master 4000 Speaking Dictionary, Electronic Holy Bible, Sharper Image's Electronic Golf Game, Self Dialing Electrodex, Bridge Computer, Talking Translator, Sharp's Wizard OZ 8200, Casio's BOSS SF9500, Atari Portfolio, HP 17C and HP 19C. Guest host is Peter Nichols. Co-host is Tim Bajarin. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/palmtops
Cast: Stewart Cheifet
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Computer Chronicles S08E05 Synopsis
Computer Chronicles "Palmtop Computers" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1990-10-30, this episode is part of Season 8 of Computer Chronicles. Featuring performances from Stewart Cheifet among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In the eighties we moved from desktops to laptops; in the nineties we started to move from laptops to palmtops. This program looks at several handheld computing devices including Selectronics Word Finder Thesaurus, Berlitz Euro Traveler, Random House...
