Hyperion (computer)

Hyperion
Hyperion PC
DeveloperDynalogic Corporation
ManufacturerDynalogic Corporation
TypePortable computer
Release dateJanuary 1983; 41 years ago (1983-01)
Introductory priceCA$4,995 (equivalent to $13,500 in 2023)
DiscontinuedApproximately 1985
Operating systemH-DOS
CPUIntel 8088 @ 4.77MHz
Memory256 KB RAM
Storage2 x 360 KB 5.25" floppy disk drives
Displaybuilt-in 7-inch amber CRT
GraphicsCGA and HGC compatible
Mass18 pounds (8.2 kg)

The Hyperion is an early portable computer that vied with the Compaq Portable to be the first portable IBM PC compatible. It was marketed by Infotech Cie of Ottawa, a subsidiary of Bytec Management Corp., who acquired the designer and manufacturer Dynalogic Corporation, in January 1983. In 1984, the design was licensed by Commodore International[1][2] in a move that was forecast as a "radical shift of position" and a signal that Commodore would soon dominate the PC compatible market. Despite computers being "hand-assembled from kits" provided by Bytec and displayed alongside the Commodore 900 at a German trade show as their forthcoming first portable computer,[3] it was never sold by Commodore[citation needed] and some analysts downplayed the pact.[4] The Hyperion was shipped in January 1983 at C$4995, two months ahead of the Compaq Portable.

  1. ^ "Commodore Launches PC-Compatible Abroad". PC Magazine. June 12, 1984.
  2. ^ Karen Cook (April 17 – May 1, 1984). "Commodore Adds Hyperion, Chips". PC Magazine.
  3. ^ "Dynalogic Hyperion computer". oldcomputers.net.
  4. ^ Kathy Chin (March 26, 1984). "Commodore pact sparks talk of IBM PC-compatible micro". InfoWorld.