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The Grid Compass was first used on the Space Shuttle and cost at least US$8000, but it offered unmatched performance for its weight and size. What are we talking about?
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Laptops
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The Grid Compass 1100, introduced in 1982, is widely recognized as one of the first truly portable laptop computers. It was indeed used by NASA on Space Shuttle missions and cost approximately $8,000, featuring a clamshell design and electroluminescent display.