| Description | |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Model | Senior Partner |
| Date Announced | 1983 |
| Date Canceled | Unknown |
| Number Produced | Unknown |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Price | Approximately $3,500 |
| Current Value | $10-$100 |
| Specifications | |
| Processor | Intel 8088 |
| Speed | 4.77 MHz |
| RAM | 128K-512K |
| ROM | Unknown |
| Storage | 2 built-in 5.25" floppy drives |
| Expansion | One expansion slot |
| Bus | ISA |
| Video | CGA - 320x200x16 color, 640x200x2 color |
| I/O | Parallel, Serial |
| OS Options | MS-DOS |
| Notes | The Panasonic Sr. Partner was an early IBM PC clone and one of the first out of Japan. It was a fairly standard luggable design with the exception of having a built-in printer. |
| Related Items in Collection | Other PCs and clones including Columbia VP, Compaq Portable and an original IBM PC |
| Related Items Wanted | Documentation, original software |
The Panasonic Sr. Partner was a "luggable" machine like the Compaq Portable. Like the Compaq it was also an early IBM PC clone. Unlike the Compaq it had a built-in thermal printer.
The system closed up into a nice, carry-on suitcase sized enclosure.
The system in my collection is working with a few software errors that need to be worked out.
(Submitted December 19, 2008 15:09:48 by Mark)
I have one of these machines in my garage. It will start up, but I do not think any operating system is still on here. Anyone needs it, make me an offer.
(Submitted April 11, 2008 22:44:25 by Doug)
does anyone who has one of these have the time to take measurements? im trying to retro an old computer into a ridiculous new one. i need to know the size so i can order custom internals
(Submitted March 21, 2008 10:33:41 by Frank)
I owned a clone of this made by Nixdorf Computer in Germany. Gave it to a friend to add it to his collection.
(Submitted March 18, 2008 12:41:43 by Chris Rideout)
I bought one for about $1,800 in 1985. It had 256k ram. It came with PFS Write, File, Report, and some spreadsheet. I later got Multiplan and the fabulous Framework by Ashton-Tate. It was a very good machine for what it was. I did early BBSing with it, and carried it back and forth from my office from time to time. I later got a Panasonic printer which was really cool. Then I got a used 286, but in 1996 I got a Mac and I am on my 4th mac now.
(Submitted February 21, 2008 10:53:01 by Bernadette Klein)
This was my first computer and cost me $2500 - lot of money in those days. I was in Word Processing on IBM Mag Cards and System 6 and 5520. When Personal PC's came out, I was something to learn on, so I bought this one, lasted couple years and then got the Leading Edge. Think I got an IBM PS2 after that. Yeah the ole days! Was exciting times as technology was changing rapidly!
(Submitted January 23, 2008 21:36:03 by Nikki)
I just listed a manual on ebay. We had the computer too, but its long gone. I found this while Googling.
(Submitted December 10, 2007 09:36:26 by Carlos Lara)
Hola soy de Ecuador, y quisiera saber cual es el precio de esta computadora SR. Partner que esta arriba en la foto tengo una y quisiera saber si puedo obtener una buena cantidad o no tiene valor de antigüedad
(Submitted October 21, 2007 22:07:17 by Quaalude Charlie )
I had one. These are Heavy 51 lb's i think . mine was in just as good a condition as this one . I Donated it to Laclede Computer Trading Co. in St.Louis , it's in the Guy's Window . i played some old Games on it and used the printer , the reason i donated it was it is Very Heavy . and although i miss having it . it's in a Better place , if the guy stays in biasness another 20 years and he is 50 is i think he will it'll wind up in a museum .
(Submitted October 9, 2006 17:36:42 by Mike Mgrdeichian)
This is an illegal computer to have in the United States. Masushita or Panasonic stole the Bios from IBM at a Comdex show and was fined 6 million dollars for the crime and forbidden to market it in the USA. I was the agent that caught them.
(Submitted September 7, 2006 14:45:29 by Sid Hobbs)
Computers I have loved. BBC Models A B C Archimedes,Einstein,several others I can hardly remember,purchased for a song in Car Boot sales in The UK between 1982 1990,each led me on a delightfull journey of discovery,none of them compare in efficiency to this computer,but boy,they were such FUN as captain Kirk said. There was a group called Ian Drury and the Blockheads,in the UK in the 70s,and he wrote a song that I often think of when enjoying these computers it was called there aint half some clever bastards around, .More strenghth to you arm,regards Sid
(Submitted August 24, 2006 03:15:11 by chartlie )
i sold it for $35.00 Charlie
(Submitted January 5, 2006 20:29:55 by Pam)
I have one of these which I am sure is functional. I do not have any of the disks which it did have with it. It needed a boot disk along with a program disk when it was used. Can anyone help me with a copy of the original boot disk? thanks, Pam
(Submitted August 2, 2005 14:14:24 by MARIO)
hola: tengo una computadora panasonic modelo: rl- h700w serial 4caka01640 funcionando quisiera saber si les podria interezar.saludos mario
(Submitted July 22, 2005 12:29:22 by RIck)
I have a complete senior partner for sale also $100.00 plus shipping, everything still works like new.
(Submitted July 14, 2005 20:49:59 by Alex Lopez)
i have one of these it turns on but i dont think there is a program on there i will take 50 dolars plus shiping
(Submitted July 13, 2005 12:57:12 by Dave)
I have one of these enormous paperweights. It was a sturdy, and ridiculously heavy unit that had crappy printout quality, and a monochrome screen. Almost completely worthless by today's standards Good for nothing other than text, and possibly it's intrinsic value as a vintage item.
(Submitted December 21, 2004 06:28:27 by Ron Rubsam)
I have a complete Sr. model for sale for $100 + shipping
(Submitted October 19, 2004 15:23:04 by George H. Paulsell)
What is the key combination to turn off the on board printer, so you can use a external printer?
(Submitted October 12, 2004 15:28:23 by George H. Paulsell)
I am looking for a backplate for mine. Thats the plastic plate that covers thr connections.
(Submitted October 12, 2004 15:26:13 by George H. Paulsell)
The keyboard circuitry is carbon based. If the circuit is broken you can use a pencil to write-over the break to repair it.
(Submitted October 9, 2004 18:22:20 by charlie)
this computer is still working as of 10-10-04 and i find it usefull but alass ,up for sale 314 457 1302 charlie thank you.
(Submitted July 30, 2004 12:44:32 by jordan)
approximately 60 pounds