Released in 1982, the Grid Compass is argued by many to be the first laptop computer. It was extremely expensive, but its robust bubble memory made it successful in the defence industry and it was used on the Space Shuttle.
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•Aliens (1986) •The Fall Guy - Season 4, Episode 20, "Spring Break" (1985) •Perfect (1985) •The Ray Bradbury Theater - Season 1, Episode 1, "Marionettes, Inc." (1985) •Riptide - Season 1 (1984)
The marines attempt to repel the aliens using automatic sentry guns controlled by Grid Compass 1139s.
This is supposed to be the far distant future!
This scene is only in the Special Edition.
With the bursar's life in danger, the college student is forced to transmit the contents of the disc over a phone line using a Grid Compass.
Adam uses a Compass 1109 to keep notes, write up his stories and dial into the office to file his reports.
James carries a Grid Compass with him to do his sales work.
Murray owns a array of computer equipment including a Grid Compass that he takes with him when the gang are away from the Riptide.
