I was visiting a friend’s house in the mid-80s when I was introduced to his father’s Compaq Portable. The later Deskpro 386s, manufactured in 1988, had an updated form factor and another first–this time Intel’s new 80386SX processor. In 1986, the Deskpro 386 was the first computer with Intel’s groundbreaking 80386 processor, ushering in the 32-bit revolution. The Deskpro line of computers was known for quality, speed, and a steep purchase price. After making a name for itself, Compaq pivoted to the desktop. Founded by trio of former Texas Instrument employees, the company famously (and legally) reverse-engineered the IBM PC and created the first successful portable PC. Compaq was a bold and innovative company, producing some of the best computers of the 1980s.
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