Dulmont Magnum laptop computer
Object No. 2007/49/1
The Dulmont Magnum laptop computer is an example of a particular style of early laptop (being similar to the HP 110 and the Sharp PC-5000) but it is also one of the very few Australian PCs ever marketed. It is definitely the first and only Australian produced laptop personal computer. The Dulmont Magnum had some market place success in Australia (especially in Canberra where is appears to have been recommended for Government departments) and achieved some success overseas, where it was sometimes marketed as the Kookaburra. The donor explained when asked why he and his wife had chosen the Dulmont Magnum 'it was very advanced, it was Australian and it was launched by Barry Jones'. This Dulmont Magnum has a 16 line LCD screen (earlier versions had 8 lines) and comes with a Disk Expansion Kit. Damian McDonald April 2007
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Summary
Object Statement
Dulmont Magnum laptop computer and accessories, plastic / metal / glass / electronic components, designed and made by Dulmont Electronic Systems Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1985
Physical Description
Dulmont Magnum laptop computer and accessories, plastic / metal / glass / electronic components, designed and made by Dulmont Electronic Systems Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1985 The Dulmont Magnum laptop computer consists of a dark green rectangular plastic case. Two release buttons on either side allow the hinged top of the case to be lifted revealing the standard QWERTY keyboard and function keys within the body of the case and an LCD screen in the lid section which is lifted. The company name DULMONT is embossed in the top of the case. On the underside is a plate with the name of the company (Dulmont Electronic Systems Pty Ltd), model number (DM 256) and serial number (10037). At the back of the machine are a number of connector ports (1x60 pin, 2x 15 pin, 1 RCA and 1 DC power connector). The laptop contains a rechargeable Ni-Cad battery. The machine also comes with two ROM packs, one called MagWriter and the other Magnum Basic and two covers for the ROM packs.
DIMENSIONS
Height
195 mm
Width
325 mm
Depth
360 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
Designed and manufactured by Dulmont in Australia - released onto the market in 1984.
HISTORY
Notes
This Dulmont Magnum was used by the donor to write her doctoral thesis. In the June 1985 issue of 'Just Computers, the Dulmont Magnum retailed for $2995 for a 96K model, or $4100 for a 256K model. The Magnum is a PC compatible system featuring an Intel 80186 processor, 96 KB of RAM, a 16 line LCD screen. The ROM holds software including word processor, spreadsheet, telecommunications, file management and appointment programs. Additional ROM software can be added via two 128 KB Cartridge slots. This machine has two ROM packs in place, one called MagWriter and the other Magnum Basic.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Richard Dale and Dr Josephine David-Dale, 2007
Acquisition Date
17 April 2007
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