Lappy 486

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The '''Lappy 486''' is [[Strong Bad]]'s third and current computer, and is manufactured by [[Compy, Inc]]. It replaced the [[Compy 386]] after it was infected with 423,827 viruses and shotgunned by [[Bubs]].
The '''Lappy 486''' is [[Strong Bad]]'s third and current computer, and is manufactured by [[Compy, Inc]]. It replaced the [[Compy 386]] after it was infected with 423,827 viruses and shotgunned by [[Bubs]].
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This computer was first mentioned by [[The Brothers Chaps]] in the "[[invisibility]]" DVD commentary.
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The Lappy 486 has a more modern email program with a subject line, a reply pane, and easy-access buttons:  Reply, Forward, Delete, Save, Computer, and Image.  However, when Strong Bad clears the screen, all of it disappears and he continues typing.
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Clicking on the Lappy's screen moves the liquid inside it, just like touching a real LCD screen. This is Strong Bad's first computer without contrast buttons.  Its first appearence was in [[Strong Bad Email]] 119, "[[animal]]."
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The Lappy 486 also seems to have somewhat up-to-date email software with a subject line, a reply pane, and easy-access buttons:  Reply, Forward, Delete, Save, Computer, and Image.  However, when Strong Bad clears the screen, all of it disappears and he continues typing.
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[[Image:lappyemail.png|right|thumb|Lappy 486's email client]]
[[Image:lappyemail.png|right|thumb|Lappy 486's email client]]
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Here are its features:
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It features:
:*42 pounds!!
:*42 pounds!!
:*2MB Hard Drive!
:*2MB Hard Drive!
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"Finally, a computer for your lap!"—Compy
"Finally, a computer for your lap!"—Compy
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Strong Bad describes its startup noise as "classy." He attempts to repeat it and is quite out of tune.
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The Lappy 486's screen ratio (aspect ratio) is 1.67 (width): 1 (height), as opposed to a normal screen of 1.3:1 and a widescreen of 1.85:1.
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If you click on Lappy 486's screen, a small wave will appear on the screen, very similar to what happens if you poke the liquid crystal displays used on laptops.
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This computer was first mentioned by [[The Brothers Chaps]] in the "[[invisibility]]" DVD commentary. This is Strong Bad's first computer without contrast buttons.  Its first appearence was in [[Strong Bad Email]] 119, "[[animal]]."
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Strong Bad describes its startup noise as "classy." His attempt to repeat it is quite out of tune. Clicking on the Lappy's screen simulates the effect seen on laptop LCDs: applied force moves the liquid inside (a Liquid Crystal Display), causing a "wave" of distorted colors.  
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The Lappy 486's screen ratio (aspect ratio) is 1.67 (width): 1 (height), as opposed to a normal screen of 1.3:1 and a widescreen of 1.85:1.
 
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[[Category:Computers]]

Revision as of 10:18, 18 December 2004

The Lappy 486.

The Lappy 486 is Strong Bad's third and current computer, and is manufactured by Compy, Inc. It replaced the Compy 386 after it was infected with 423,827 viruses and shotgunned by Bubs.

The Lappy 486 has a more modern email program with a subject line, a reply pane, and easy-access buttons: Reply, Forward, Delete, Save, Computer, and Image. However, when Strong Bad clears the screen, all of it disappears and he continues typing.

Lappy 486's email client

It features:

  • 42 pounds!!
  • 2MB Hard Drive!
  • "Several" Color Monitor
  • Warning: Five Minute Battery Life (Strong Bad said it is "One half of ten minutes")
  • 512 K Ram

"Finally, a computer for your lap!"—Compy

The Lappy 486's screen ratio (aspect ratio) is 1.67 (width): 1 (height), as opposed to a normal screen of 1.3:1 and a widescreen of 1.85:1.

This computer was first mentioned by The Brothers Chaps in the "invisibility" DVD commentary. This is Strong Bad's first computer without contrast buttons. Its first appearence was in Strong Bad Email 119, "animal."

Strong Bad describes its startup noise as "classy." His attempt to repeat it is quite out of tune. Clicking on the Lappy's screen simulates the effect seen on laptop LCDs: applied force moves the liquid inside (a Liquid Crystal Display), causing a "wave" of distorted colors.

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