Laptop Computer [Toshiba Tecra 8000]

Maker and role
Toshiba Corporation, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1998
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Object detail

Accession number

2021.46.9

Maker

Toshiba Corporation

Production period

1990s

Description

Toshiba Tecra 8000 laptop computer.

Grey laptop with “TOSHIBA “embossed on the front at the top. At the front edge of the device, there are a series of symbols followed by the word “RESET” which has been embossed next to a hole with a reset button inside. Below this is a disk drive which has been embossed with the label “COMPACT / disc”. On the left side of the device are a series of ports secured behind panels which can be slid or opened to access features. On the right side of the device are a series of ports and switches. At the rear of the device, there are a series of ports and attachments for cables, symbols and the words “Video out / DC IN 15V” have been embossed to indicate the function of these.

On the back, there is a printed sticker with white text reading “TOSHIBA / TECRA8000 SYSTEM UNIT / MODEL NO. PAT800A L000 / DC 15V = / 3.0A / [symbols] / SERIAL NO. / Y8017003 / TOSHIBA CORPORATION / MADE IN JAPAN / ACN 001 320 421”.

The device folds open from a hinge to display a glass screen and keyboard. On the base of the device, “TOSHIBA” has been embossed in the top right corner. “TECRA8000”is printed at the right-hand side next to two stickers. The first sticker is printed with “Designed for [windows logo]® Microsoft® / Windows NT® / Windows®98” in black. The second sticker is printed with “MMX® / intel inside / Pentium® / PROCESSION”. Below this is an alpha-numeric keyboard with the keys labelled in white print. Underneath the keyboard are two arched buttons.

Marks

TOSHIBA Embossed
RESET Embossed
COMPACT / disc Embossed
Video out / DC IN 15V Embossed
TOSHIBA / TECRA8000 SYSTEM UNIT / MODEL NO. PAT800A L000 / DC 15V = / 3.0A / [symbols] / SERIAL NO. / Y8017003 / TOSHIBA CORPORATION / MADE IN JAPAN / ACN 001 320 421 Printed
TOSHIBA Embossed
TECRA8000 Printed
Designed for [windows logo]® Microsoft® / Windows NT® / Windows®98 Printed
MMX® / intel inside / Pentium® / PROCESSION Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Other name

Laptop

Credit Line

Toshiba Corporation. Circa 1998. Laptop Computer [Toshiba Tecra 8000], 2021.46.9. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).