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The RM NB200/300/400 Notebook from Research Machines
Intel 286/386/486sx |
This marked a change of strategy at RM for inhouse hardware design and manufacture, that started with the RM 380Z and ended with the Nimbus range.
The RM NB200, NB300 & NB400 were actually a rebranded Siemens-Nixdorf PCD-2N, PCD-3Nsx and PCD-4NCsx
Other than minor cosmetic differences to the logo brand marks and the screen surround plastics, there appear to be no modifications to the BIOS or motherboard.
Screen Specs: CCFT (Cold Cathode Fluorescent) 640x480 VGA, 32 gray shades, Viewing area 7.0" x 5.2"
Options List:
Hard drive: 20, 40, 60 or 80Mb
Memory: 1,2,3,4,5,6 or 8Mb
Coprocessor: Optional
Input/Outputs
PS/2 Mouse and Keypad
External FDD
DB-25 Parallel Port
DB-9 Serial Port
External BUS - Dock?
VGA
Optional Modem
3 hour Battery:
Sanyo Cadnica 4KR-5000DE (4.8v 5000mAh)
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The original base product from Siemens-Nixdorf |
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The Packard Bell 386NB |
Other manufacturers took advantage of the rebranding opportunity
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Targa Traveller
TN-338 |
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ICL NB386s |
The RM NB400, looked a little different, based as it was on the PCD-4NCsx
Here is an RM NB300 disassembled: