National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
ὅδε οἶκος, ὦ ἑταῖρε, μνημεῖον ἐστιν ζωῶν τῶν σοφῶν ἀνδρῶν, καὶ τῶν ἔργων αὐτῶν
The Olivetti Quaderno 33, produced by Olivetti in 1992, was an early attempt at creating a lightweight and portable notebook computer. Olivetti, an Italian company known for its innovation in technology and design, introduced the Quaderno 33 as a compact and user-friendly device, often described as a "digital notebook." Weighing just around 1 kilogram, it featured a small monochrome LCD screen, MS-DOS operating system, and basic functionalities for word processing, note-taking, and simple business tasks. Its portability made it ideal for professionals and students who needed a device for work on the go, long before modern laptops became standard. The historical significance of the Olivetti Quaderno 33 lies in its role as one of the first ultra-portable computers. It marked a significant step toward mobile computing, showcasing Olivetti’s vision for combining practicality, technology, and design, paving the way for future lightweight laptop innovations.
Creator: Olivetti, 1992
Source: Mathematical Institute SASA
Text prepared by Marija Šegan-Radonjić, Maja Novaković
Photo by Dragan Aćimović
