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How old can a laptop be? I think this one comes as close as you can get.
With it's 255MB hard drive and a whole 4K of RAM, this laptop will handle only the very basic letter writing and ultra basic games originally packed within DOS 3.1. This laptop has ONLY 1 PCMCIA type 2 slot. No Floppy drive, no CD drive, no USB.
There are a serial port, DVI, and Com port across the back. Comes with the AC power supply, and the battery quit charging quite some time ago.

With the right RAM upgrade, it could be made to run Windows 95 or Linux.

Winner pays shipping. Flat fee USPS is $11 but I'll ship by whatever carrier you prefer.

Questions & Comments

O-L-D. I don't see a manufacturing date or datecode on it, but I did find an old service bulletin dated October 1995.
The website below has some pretty extensive info on it.

http://www.zenspider.com/~pwilk/aero_stuff.html

Feb 11th, 2010 at 4:53:55 PM EST by joester

wow that is old what is on it windows 3,1

Feb 11th, 2010 at 6:00:23 PM EST by greatmalinkoman

Yes Windows 3.1 is on it.

Feb 11th, 2010 at 6:15:28 PM EST by joester

I think this one wins the distinction of being the OLDEST laptop ever posted on Listia. ;-)

Feb 12th, 2010 at 6:52:57 AM EST by cme2

The funny thing is that it's about the size of the "new" mini laptops.
Everything works too!

Feb 12th, 2010 at 3:54:02 PM EST by joester

Correction to the info...
It has 4MB RAM.

Feb 13th, 2010 at 8:22:45 AM EST by joester

nice

Feb 13th, 2010 at 4:47:51 PM EST by oliviarastoaca

No bid? Must be you're just trawling for XP points.

Feb 13th, 2010 at 4:59:50 PM EST by joester

Looks as good as the one I just sold on Listia. You could use this to play hundreds of old dos games from the 80s ( www.oldschooldos.com ).

Feb 13th, 2010 at 11:12:44 PM EST by maisel

If the bids go high enough, I was toying with adding the PCMCIA card I have and an adapter. The 256MB card DOUBLES the storage!

Feb 14th, 2010 at 7:54:14 AM EST by joester

Is there any other problems with it? I may use this for the kids. Thank you for your replies. Take care. :)

Feb 14th, 2010 at 2:30:13 PM EST by chromedaffodils

what does extra points do????

Feb 14th, 2010 at 4:25:04 PM EST by abram10

nice auction i really mean it like i have a crappy computer hope i win

Feb 14th, 2010 at 6:48:13 PM EST by popcornrulez5

If anyone here followed the laptop maisel had, this one is older. It has Windows 3.1 on it, vintage 1995 or so.
This cannot be made to run windows 98, XP, Vista, or 7.
Just want to make sure everyone knows that this is an O-L-D computer.
It is fully functional, but as stated...
NO USB
NO CD
NO FLOPPY
NO MODEM
NO ETHERNET
It does have a PC card slot that works.

Feb 14th, 2010 at 7:33:54 PM EST by joester

I have not tried this, but you would need a PC slot card to do it. I suppose you could use a PC slot to USB adapter and do just about anything.
Just understand that this in not a new computer. It's about 14-15 years old.

Feb 16th, 2010 at 12:02:47 PM EST by joester

hmm... I have a laptop running 95, but I'm not sure that I've ever seen something on listia that's this old.
Badges for you, sir!

Feb 16th, 2010 at 2:53:41 PM EST by Shnish

And a nod and a wink to you!

Feb 16th, 2010 at 5:38:02 PM EST by joester

There is actually one older that I know of. Same model, but a 4/25.
The 4/25 is 1993 I believe, so this is later '93 or '94.

I probably should have seen if any museums wanted it before I listed it...

Feb 16th, 2010 at 4:16:10 PM EST by joester

can i pay shipping in cash?

Feb 16th, 2010 at 7:03:31 PM EST by Ecoki56

Sure. I like birthday cards.

Feb 16th, 2010 at 8:16:43 PM EST by joester

by the way looks awesome! might get it for my grandpa

Feb 16th, 2010 at 7:03:47 PM EST by Ecoki56

This is probably the oldest laptop you will find.

Feb 16th, 2010 at 8:17:36 PM EST by joester

well at least it still works these new ones seem to have to many problems!

Feb 17th, 2010 at 1:55:36 PM EST by truthgiver

nice

Feb 17th, 2010 at 5:02:21 PM EST by k2machin

wow no usb and no cd drive. Many computers now have those. I have never seen one

Feb 17th, 2010 at 6:46:11 PM EST by p2pokedex

it can be picked Up? I live about 25 mins away from you in waverly ny

Feb 17th, 2010 at 7:22:51 PM EST by lisajeaneve

Local pick up is an option in the posting, so sure!
To make it easier for you, I can meet you near the Oakdale mall if you prefer. That's close to the highway for easy on/easy off access.

Feb 17th, 2010 at 8:54:04 PM EST by joester

if buyer pays shipping how much you charging cause i'm not wanting to go outrageous since it is old.

Feb 17th, 2010 at 9:50:31 PM EST by Saphyra85

I have no doubt it will fit in the $11 USPS flat rate box, but I would try the $5 box first, and winner pays for the box it fits.
I have no intention to pocket cash from shipping.

Feb 17th, 2010 at 10:26:24 PM EST by joester

i see it is only about 11 dollars to ship by USps which i'm willing to pay you take the payment thru paypal?

Feb 17th, 2010 at 9:54:18 PM EST by Saphyra85

I can do that. I can accept USPS moneyorder, Concealed cash, you could even e-mail me a pre-paid UPS or FedEx label. Your choice.

Feb 17th, 2010 at 10:29:44 PM EST by joester

Wow, I had an old laptop similar to this, but I think yours is older

Feb 18th, 2010 at 12:41:22 AM EST by fenway

Compaq AERO 4/33 is in the Computers & Networking | Desktops & Laptops category