A developer has built a fully functional 6502-based laptop called the LT6502, proving that classic computing architecture can power modern portable devices. The project uses a 65C02 processor running at 8MHz with 46KB of RAM, BASIC in ROM, and a built-in 9-inch display.

The laptop features a compact design with a built-in keyboard, 10000mAh battery, and USB-C charging. The creator successfully integrated a 4.3-inch 800x480 RA8875 display and implemented a custom firmware with BASIC extensions including graphics commands like CIRCLE, LINE, and PLOT. The project has progressed rapidly through multiple development phases.

Currently in the In Progress stage, the developer plans to upgrade to a larger 10.1-inch display and fix keyboard scanning code. The memory map is stable with peripherals mapped to specific addresses, and the BASIC interpreter includes custom commands for graphics, file operations, and system control. This ambitious homebrew project demonstrates how classic 8-bit architecture can be adapted for modern portable computing applications.