From UK the FP was to rival IBM PC.
The Apricot Portable is contained inside a hard charcoal gray carrying case and consisted of two main parts: the central unit (with built-in monitor) and the keyboard. An optional mouse-like trackball (missing back plate) included. It was used by either pointing the track board at the computer and moving the trackball around with one's thumb or rolling the trackball on a flat surface.[1] A standard serial mouse (not included) could also be used via the RS-232 port on the back of the computer.[4] The mouse and the keyboard were both battery-powered, but the computer itself did not run on batteries and needed to be plugged into a wall outlet.
Very rare system offered as-is due to age and no returns.
(eb-APRICOT-gar1 rear)
Sold for £1695 (approximately US$2460).
BUYING VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES: Many items are very difficult to test so
minimal testing is done- I rely on where the item comes from and my knowledge
of what good condition is. Your item may not be perfect and it is part of my
personal collection over the past 50 years. I am selling everything as I am
age-challenged soon hitting 83. Some items may require technical knowledge to
repair or operate properly. We offer these hard-to-find items in AS-IS
condition. Please do not buy this item if these conditions are unacceptable.
I have been involved in the PC industry since day one and will try to
respond to any questions you may have and Thanks for the Memories, DAVID
FREEMAN
(Thanks for shopping at ACP Superstore and ACP Components for so many
years)