Commodore C386-LT

The C386-LT succeeded Commodore’s 286 portable with 386SX processing and updated storage and display hardware.

It was among Commodore’s final distinctive laptop products before its PC range became increasingly conventional.

Notable Features

• The 386SX processor supports 32-bit software while retaining a 16-bit external bus.
• Surviving examples may differ in LCD type and drive capacity.

Historical Significance

• It was among Commodore’s final distinctive laptop products before its PC range became increasingly conventional.

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 C386-LT
Manufacturer	Commodore
Launched	Tuesday, January 1, 1991
Discontinued	1990s
Country	West Germany
CPU	Intel 80386SX 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 VGA support
Display	External monochrome or colour monitor
ROM	IBM-compatible BIOS ROM
RAM	2MB or more
CPU Speed	Model-dependent 386SX clock