My new Husky FS/2 is one beefy rugged IBM PC/XT compatible

In the past week I bought a Husky FS/2 ruggedized, handheld data logger from eBay for $25 plus shipping. It is a metal bodied IBM PC/XT compatible with a 8 MHz 80186 compatible NEC V30 processor, 3 MB of RAM, and 1 MB of flash ROM. It also has a 240x64 40x8 backlit LCD and two RS-232 DB-9 male serial ports on top. It runs for 40 hours on just three AA batteries. I plan to use this as a portable data logger and portable HP 41 emulator thanks to DOS HP 41 emulator applications. Stay tuned for more exploration of this device in future videos.

[@NeoNorse]

That is definitely a funky MS-DOS machine. Reminds me a little of the industrial-friendly design of the Psion II. Thanks for this tour!

[@blu3_enjoy]

Really cool design.. Pretty awesome that it uses AA batteries. May also come in handy for self defense

[@walnuthills11]

Thanks! Yes agreed! The battery powered steel toe boot of computers!

[@KD5NJR]

Man , check that out . That is really cool.

[@misterspock1]

That is awesome!

[@walnuthills11]

Thanks! It was a very cool find!

[@misterspock1]

I noted one on the internet had a leaky cmos battery. Did you remove yours to be safe?

[@walnuthills11]

I didn't, no! I did see that video though. I'll have to open mine up.