Commodore C286-LT

The C286-LT brought Commodore’s PC-compatible range into a battery-powered 80286 laptop format for mobile business use.

It belongs to the lesser-known portable side of Commodore’s IBM-compatible history.

Notable Features

• Built-in LCD and rechargeable battery distinguish the LT line.
• Exact processor, display and disk configurations vary by market.

Historical Significance

• It belongs to the lesser-known portable side of Commodore’s IBM-compatible history.

Collector’s Notes

• Model suffix, motherboard revision, supplied display adapter, drives and original Commodore keyboard should be documented.
• Memory, storage, displays and expansion hardware should be documented because configurations often changed during a system’s working life.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Commodore C286-LT
Manufacturer	Commodore
Launched	Monday, January 1, 1990
Discontinued	1990s
Country	West Germany
CPU	Intel 80286 at model-dependent speed
Units Sold
Form Factor	Clamshell laptop computer
Power	Internal mains supply or battery/adapter for portable models
Networking	Optional modem, serial networking and Ethernet or Token Ring adapters
Operating System	Commodore MS-DOS and compatible PC operating systems
Expansion / I/O	ISA expansion, serial, parallel, video and storage interfaces; exact complement varies
Keyboard	Detached PC-style keyboard
Storage	Internal hard disk and 3.5-inch floppy
Sound	PC speaker; optional sound cards
Colours	Adapter-dependent colour
Graphics	Built-in LCD with external video support
Display	External monochrome or colour monitor
ROM	IBM-compatible BIOS ROM
RAM	1MB or more
CPU Speed	Typically 12 MHz