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by wtallis 4092 days ago
I don't think it's accurate to say that those early laptops were nothing like today's machines. For starters, we've still got laptops that are every bit as heavy as that PC-5000. I think it's just been a clear gradual trend of reallocating the bulk and weight from the under-the-hood electronics to the display, and the minimum size necessary for a functional machine has been steadily dropping.