Compaq Contura Laptop with Plug-In WiFi Dongle
This lot comprises a Compaq Contura laptop, offered with a plug-in WiFi dongle and mains charger. The laptop has a dark grey casing with the Compaq and Contura name badges on the lid, a full keyboard with function keys, and a built-in trackball set into the palm rest. The dongle is fitted with an adaptor cable marked Xircom, and the charger is supplied with its own lead. This is a portable computer from the Compaq range, offered as a vintage piece of computing history.
Condition and Collector Interest
The laptop is offered with its dongle and charger as described in this listing. It retains its original dark grey finish, and the casing shows no changes from its original form. Buyers are advised to inspect the lot and satisfy themselves as to its condition before bidding, as no guarantee of operation is given. Vintage portable computers such as the Compaq Contura appeal to retro computing enthusiasts and collectors of early laptop design, and this lot may suit those building a collection or seeking a period piece.
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