Pocket8086 Lets You DOS On-the-Go, is a Tiny Time Machine That Fits in Your Bag
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A Chinese company has squeezed an entire 1980s IBM PC XT computer into a device smaller than a paperback book. The Pocket8086, measuring just over 8 inches wide and weighing as much as a heavy novel, runs on a NEC V30 processor and boots directly to MS-DOS 6.22 on its 7-inch screen.
The clamshell design features a compact QWERTY keyboard with keys packed tightly together, turning touch-typing into what one might call "a careful waltz rather than a sprint." There's even a dedicated Turbo button to boost clock speeds from 4.77 MHz to a blazing 10 MHz when things feel sluggish.
The device comes with 768 KB of memory, a 2 GB CompactFlash card for storage, and can run Windows 3.1 smoothly. For those feeling nostalgic about floppy disks and CRT monitors, this authentic throwback includes period-appropriate features like OPL3-compatible sound and VGA output, all powered by a modified 1985 IBM PC-XT BIOS.
At around $145 to $188 depending on configuration, it offers modern conveniences like USB support while maintaining its old-school roots.
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