Vintage NEC MultiSpeed PC-16-01 Portable Computer – 1980s – For Parts or Repair
Offered for sale is a vintage NEC MultiSpeed PC-16-01 portable computer, dating from the 1980s.
This early NEC portable is an IBM PC/XT-compatible computer featuring an NEC V30 processor, 640K RAM, detachable LCD display, full keyboard with separate numeric keypad, and dual 3.5-inch floppy disk drives.
According to the original NEC specifications, features include:
- NEC V30 (µPD70116) processor
- Selectable 4.77 / 9.54 MHz clock speed
- 640K RAM
- 640 × 200 Super-Twist LCD display
- Two 3.5-inch 720K floppy disk drives
- Full keyboard with separate numeric keypad
- RS-232C serial interface
- Parallel printer interface
- External floppy drive interface
- External RGB CRT monitor interface
- IBM PC/XT software compatibility
- Originally designed for MS-DOS
The identification label on the computer reads:
NEC Microcomputer
Model: MultiSpeed
Model No.: PC-16-01
CONDITION
The computer is in vintage used condition with age-related discoloration, marks, scuffs, dust and general cosmetic wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for the actual cosmetic condition.
The LCD panel appears physically intact, the keyboard appears complete, and both floppy drives are present.
IMPORTANT: The computer DOES NOT POWER ON and is being sold AS-IS for parts, repair, restoration or display.
No further functional testing has been performed. Because the computer does not power on, the LCD, floppy drives, keyboard, internal electronics, ports and other components cannot be verified as operational.
This is approximately a 40-year-old vintage computer and should be purchased with the expectation that servicing and/or restoration may be required.
The photos include original NEC MultiSpeed advertising/specification literature. Only items specifically shown and stated as included in the listing are included in the sale.
A nice restoration candidate or display piece for a collector of early portable computers, vintage NEC equipment, IBM PC-compatible computers, or 1980s computing history.
Sold AS-IS / FOR PARTS OR REPAIR. No guarantee of functionality. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.
