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IBM PC Convertible

 
 
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IBM PC Convertible
 
The IBM PC Convertible (IBM 5140) of 1986 featured the latest in surface mount technology, which permitted electronic components to be mounted onto circuit boards, allowing more components to be placed in a smaller area. Weighing less than 13 pounds, the 5140 combined full computing power with portability and compatibility with other IBM Personal Computers.