The Visual 1083 is a VERY RARE early IBM compatible portable microcomputer. It includes a vintage RGB monitor. This rare computer was introduced in 1983. It is still in the original rugged canvas carry case, and with the original manual and original diskettes!!! I did not turn it on to see if it is working. It was designed to be used with two different styles of display: a low-cost 80 x 16 LCD display that was built in the lid which used an RJ45 connector. Or it can be used with a standard RGB monitor or composite video monitor, which connects to the computer through a connector on the back of the computer. An RGB monitor / composite video monitor is included with the computer. This unit is untested. It may work, or it may need an adjustment or repair. I'm selling it as-is with no warranty.
The Visual 1083 was also named the Commuter. It has black handle to carry it. The keyboard has 83 keys with a numeric pad to the right and a 10 function key pad to the left. Behind the keyboard, built into the case are two 360K 5¼” floppy disk drives. Above the keyboard on the left is the Commuter logo. A handwritten sticker on the outside rear of the computer notes that the memory was upgraded to 512K, the maximum amount allowed. The LCD display could be removed entirely and replaced by a larger external monitor for office or home use.
The IBM compatible unit uses the MS-DOS 2.1 operating system and an Intel 8088 processor. Although it has no internal expansion slots, it has 6 ports on the rear for cables that would connect to other devises. These ports include: 63 pin expansion, 24 pin asynchronous, 25 pin asynchronous/synchronous, parallel printer, RGB monochrome video (for an external monitor), and a composite video (for a color monitor). This unit includes an RGB monitor monitor.
Visual Computer Incorporated introduced the “Commuter” model in November 1983. It cost nearly $2000 in 1983. In today's market, adjusted for inflation, it would cost nearly $7000.00 This is a VERY RARE and unique computer in the history of early computing. Good luck and good offerding!
