GridCase

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GridCase (stylized as GRiDCASE) is a line of rugged tablets and laptops by Grid Systems Corporation released as a successor of the GRiD Compass line. The first model was released in 1985.

GRiDCASE
GridCase 1537EXP
Also known asGRiD Case ,
Portable Sagem (France only)[1][2]
DeveloperGrid Systems Corporation (1985–1988)
Tandy/GRiD Computer Systems (1988–1990)
GRiD Defence Systems (1995–present)
TypeLaptop/Tablet PC
Release date1985; 39 years ago (1985)
PredecessorGrid Compass II
Websitehttps://www.griduk.com/products/
GRiDCASE models
1980's 1990's 2000's 2010's 2020's
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Laptops
Regular rugged 2 3 1520 1530 1550 Tandy GRiD laptops 1580
Fully rugged Subnotebook 1510
Regular size Tempest 1535;
1537
Tandy GRiD laptops 1580T (Tempest) 1580 XGA 1590[3] 1513;

1590

Desktop replacement 1595
Other
Fully rugged Tablets 2500 series
Rackmount PC's 9161U

Models

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Former line

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GRiDCASE 2

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1985; low-contrast LCD screen with green background (instead of orange/yellow plasma screen with black background on a Compass laptops).[4]

This model was based on a MSDOS 2.11 and a bunch of apps burned on ROM that fit in the ROM tray in front.

 
GRiDCASE 3 with red plasma screen

GRiDCASE 3

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1986; returning to a plasma screens (but with red/orange text color and wide aspect ratio). The internal power supply can be ejected and a battery-pack is installed in its place.[5]

3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-3

GRiDCASE 3 Tempest
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1986; the rugged version of GRiDCASE 3 with electromagnetic protection.

3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-tempest

 
AEG Olympia Olyport 45, rebranded GRiDCASE 1520

GRiDCASE 1520

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1988; can be equipped with plasma or LCD screen.

Was based on a 286 CPU.

3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-1520

GRiDCASE 1530

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Source:[6]

GridCase 1535EXP
 
GridCase 1530 series laptop
CPUIntel 80386 (Intel 80387 optional)
ConnectivityDIN-5 Keyboard, Phone line, RS-232, Parallel, External peripheral, Video, Power 16 V DC[7]

The modification of 1530 – the Grid GRiDCASE 1535EXP is a rugged laptop with a 80386 CPU, an optional 80387 floating-point processor and up to 8 Mbyte of DRAM. It was first flown into space in December 1992 on the STS-53 for use of the HERCULES geolocation device. The 1535EXP was also the first rugged portable PC to attain full TEMPEST accreditation from the NSA.[3]

Another modification – the Grid GRiDCASE 1537EXP – has another screen (640×480 instead of 640×400, but with less physical size).

The power input is 100–240 V AC 50/60/400 Hz, 80 W. The 400 Hz utility frequency is common on airplanes and submarines.

3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-1537e

GRiDCASE 1550

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1990;[6] This model has an integrated pointing device,[6] and was based on an Intel 80386sx processor.

The 1550sx version has 4 MB RAM, a 100 MB hard disk, a 1.44 MB floppy drive, a hardly visible B/W VGA-LCD screen, a built in 2400 bps modem and weights 5.5 kg (12 lbs.) without battery or power supply.[8]

3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-1550sx

Tandy GRiD laptops

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In the period from 1990–1994, the Tandy Corporation together with GRiD Systems Corporation produced the following models:

GRiD 1450SX – 3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-1450sx

GRiD 1810 – 3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-1810

GRiD 1660 and 1660C – 3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-1660

GRiD 1680 and 1680C – 3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-1680

GRiD 1720, 1750, 1755 – 3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-1755

GRiD 4025N and 4025NC – 3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-4025nc

GRiD Defence Systems GRiDCASE

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Reintroduced in 1995 line.

GRiDCASE 1580

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There is also a Tempest version of this model (1580T).

Pentium and pointing stick (initial model, 1995) or Pentium II and touchpad (1580 XGA, 1998).

3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-1580

3D view: http://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-1580-tempest

3D view: https://vintage-laptops.com/en/grid-case-1580-XGA

GRiDCASE 1590

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GRiDCASE 1510

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See also

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Preceded by GRiDCASE
1985–1990, 1995–present

References

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  1. ^ "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  2. ^ "MO5.COM : Musée des Machines : Ordinateur portable : Le Sagem MTP 32". mo5.com. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  3. ^ a b "Company History". GRiD Defence Systems. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  4. ^ "DigiBarn Systems: GRiDcase 2". www.digibarn.com. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  5. ^ "GRiD Compass 1101 computer".
  6. ^ a b c "Grid 1550 and 1530". staff.salisbury.edu. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  7. ^ "DAVES OLD COMPUTERS – PC compatibles". 090519 classiccmp.org
  8. ^ "Rune's PC-Museum". pc-museum.com. Retrieved 2021-09-14.