AST PowerExec
The AST PowerExec is a 386 or 486-based laptop, released in 1992 (I think). It originated the design used in the later Ascentia 900 Series, but lacked a built-in TrackPoint, instead using an external trackball that attached to the front. It also had a gray case rather than a black one. AST made this laptop in-house, but Digital also sold a rebadged version of it. the GRiD 4025 is also a rebadged PowerExec.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Options | - Intel 386SL @25MHz - Intel 486SL @33MHz, possibly other speeds |
| RAM | Proprietary - 4MB Standard - Either 20 or 32MB Maximum (conflicting info) |
| Hard Disk | IDE 2.5" - 60MB Standard (likely other options) |
| Display Options | - Passive Matrix Grayscale @640x480 - Passive Matrix Color @640x480 - Active Matrix Color @640x480 |
| Graphics Chipset | Western Digital WD90C26A - 512KB VRAM |
| Audio | PC Speaker |
| Main Battery | NiMH 14.4V |
| CMOS Battery | NiCad |
| Power Supply | Barrel Jack |
| Disk Drives | 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA Slots |
| Networking | None built-in |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector |
| BIOS | AST |
| Pointing Device | None, attachable Trackball was available |
Resources
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/18/2024
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