The RDI PowerLite is a series of SPARC-based laptops and mobile workstations marketed by RDI Computer Corporation.
PowerLite models were all based on Sun's sun4m architecture, and were fully compatible with all operating systems and software developed for them. All models had support for two 2.5" SCSI hard drives and one floppy drive or PCMCIA adapter, or three 2.5" SCSI hard drives. 104-key keyboards and trackballs were also included. In addition, there were docking stations available, with SBus slots and additional 3.5" hard drive bays.
A ruggedized model was also released, the RUGGEDIZED PowerLite, with one floppy drive and PCMCIA standard, and an optional CD-ROM or DAT drive.
| Model | CPU | CPU MHz | Framebuffer | LCD options | Base RAM | Max RAM | Weight | Similar Sun model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerLite 501 | microSPARC | 50 MHz | cgthree | 10.4", 640x480, 256 color, 65,535 color palette 10.4", 1024x768, 256 color, 512 color palette |
16 MiB | 80 MiB | 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg) | SPARCclassic |
| PowerLite 852 | microSPARC II | 85 MHz | Turbo GX | 10.4", 640x480, 256 color, 262,144 color palette 10.4", 800x600, 262,144 colors3 10.4", 1024x768, 256 color, 512 color palette |
32 MiB | 128 MiB | 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg), later 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) | SPARCstation 5 |
| PowerLite 110 | microSPARC II | 110 MHz | Turbo GX | 10.4", 640x480, 256 color, 262,144 color palette 10.4", 800x600, 262,144 colors 10.4", 1024x768, 256 color, 512 color palette 12.1", 1024x768, 4,096 colors4 |
32 MiB | 128 MiB | 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg), later 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) | SPARCstation 5 |
| RUGGEDIZED PowerLite5 | microSPARC II | 110 MHz | Turbo GX | 10.4", 640x480 10.4", 1024x768 |
32 MiB | 128 MiB | 30 pounds (14 kg) | SPARCstation 5 |
| PowerLite Turbo 1706 | TurboSPARC | 170 MHz | Turbo GX | 12.1", 800x600, 262,144 colors 12.1", 1024x768 |
32 MiB7 | 256 MiB | 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) | SPARCstation 5 |
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- (1994-05) PowerLite Personal Workstation Hardware Reference Guide RDI Computer Corporation. Accessed 2010-01-31.
- (1995-01-31) RDI Computer Corp. introduces PowerLite 85; first portable SPARC workstation to combine 85-MHz speed with multi-gigabyte storage and an accelerated high-resolution display. The Free Library. Accessed 2010-02-01.
- (1995-09-06) RDI Computer Corp. reduces prices by up to 62 percent and adds new features; Pricing for the PowerLite family of powerful, portable UNIX workstations now starts at under $6,000. The Free Library. Accessed 2010-02-01.
- (1996-06-05) RDI delivers first SPARC-based portable workstation to incorporate a 12-inch (300 mm), high-resolution display. The Free Library. Accessed 2010-02-01.
- (1995-06-06) RDI Computer introduces the RUGGEDIZED PowerLite; the first 110-MHz SPARC-based portable workstation for government and industrial use. The Free Library. Accessed 2010-02-01.
- (1996-12-16) RDI Computer Corporation Ships Industry's Fastest SPARC Notebook. The Free Library. Accessed 2010-02-01.
- RDI Products (PowerLite Turbo 170) RDI Computer Corporation. Archived from original 1997-01-02.