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From: eh1s+@andrew.cmu.edu (Edwin Huang)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Need source for internal floppydrive
Date: 24 Dec 92 13:16:56 GMT
Article-I.D.: andrew.IfCYHcq00VBLI9QBcb
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA


Well... very recently I had my 3.5 floppy drive die on me and I think my
machine is long past warrenty. So I was wondering if there are any
venders who sell an internal floppy drive for laptops. 

The drives (yes, I've tried to repair this myself) look like standard pc
internal drives but seem smaller and have a different adapter to connect
to the motherboard. If you've ever opened one up, it's a metal strip
connector. With standard cabling, I don't think I should need the
internal drive from that manufacturer. But that any standard laptop
drive with the ejection on the lower right o the drive should work.

I've tried to talk to local electronic retailers but they seem to be
clueless feebs who daren't even try to put a different manufacturer's
drive on my machine.

So.. any ideas where I can get a 3.5" internal laptop drive?

-d
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.sys.hp,comp.sys.hp48
From: jrh@jrh.uucp (James R. Hamilton)
Subject: Need hp95lx data file formats -- Any HPers out there?
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1992 16:49:29 GMT
Organization: private system, Toronto, Ontario

    HP provides a connectivity package that allows hp95lx users to transfer
    data to and from DOS based systems, however, since I run a UNIX box, this
    doesn't solve the problem for me.  File transfer is easy but what is 
    missing is a description of the file formats used by the telephone, memo,
    and appointment applications.

    With a description of the file formats, they can be translated to and from
    industry standard formats for data exchange with other systems and other
    applications.

    Even if you can't help, a reference to a likely HP contact or a pointer to 
    a HP system support net ID would be very useful.  Thanks,

                    --jrh
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: tomj@pnet16.cts.com (Tom Jenkins)
Subject: Re: ThinkPad 700 - no summary : -(
Organization: People-Net [pnet16], NCTAMS EASTPAC
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 17:16:03 GMT

gavin@mtl.mit.edu (Gavin C. H. Zau) writes:
>OK Looks like I am one of the few with the Thinkpad 700C so here are
>my thoughts again/so far:
 
{stuff deleted}

>I also heard a rumor about IBM putting in a PCMCIA slot instead of the 
>current modem thing, so that should delay the shipping date to march 93
>timeframe.  As I understand it I got one of the few original ones and there
>were not too many made before they decided to change to the PCMCIA.  This is
>the reason for their scarcity.  Well If anyone has anymore question
>please send me e-mail or post something.  Hope this helps...
>
>BTW I have 1 of the 2 at MIT.
>-- 
>
>****************************************************************
>Gavin Zau	Dept of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, MA
>		gavin@mtl.mit.edu  gavinb@athena.mit.edu

Gee that's too bad about the availability.  I *WOULD* have bought one in the
DC area when I was there a month or so ago, but there just were none to be
had!

--Tom


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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: tas@tasman.cc.utas.edu.au (Tas van.Ommen)
Subject: The 486SLC chip: what is it?
Organization: University of Tasmania, Australia.
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 19:41:13 GMT

Can someone please tell me what the 486SLC processor offers -
floating-point "coprocessor"? cache? power management?

I am particularly interested in running a Fortran compiler that
requires floating-point.

Tas van Ommen.     Internet: tas@herca.jpl.nasa.gov
                         (replies to tas@tasman.cc.utas.edu.au forwarded)
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From: jpgraham@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (John P Graham)
Subject: keydata/..ibm
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1993 00:43:28 GMT


After ~12 months I`m still pondering which 386 or 486 laptop to aquire.
Anybody got any comments on keydata notebooks ?? I saw an add for a 486/33
in comp.shopper ,,, does it have the same features as the other keynotes
(ie. integrated trackball/suspend-resume etc.)?? What are keydata like wrt
service/warraty coverage etc.. )
Also I'm looking at an IBM thinkpad 700 .... Looks nice ... does anyone
know anything about the IBM 486SLC processor ? Is it equivalent to the
Cyrix chip or is it more like a 'real` i486 procesor??
Any advice or info. greatly appreciated ...
Thanks in advance ... John..//.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster)
Subject: Re: Article in Computer Shopper
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 14:01:24 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

In article <3606@voodoo.UUCP> das@voodoo.boeing.com (Deb Schwartz) writes:
>There's a good article on what to look for when buying notebook computers 
>on page 858 of the January 1993 Computer Shopper.  It's written for mail-
>order shoppers, but the information would be useful for anyone who isn't
>very experienced with notebooks.

(Tongue-in-cheek mode on)

ARTICLES? In Computer Shopper?
!!ARTICLES!!??
You must be kidding.
You mean someone actually READS beyond the advertising in that magazine?

(Tongue-in-cheek mode off)

I'd take anything they recommend with a grain of salt.



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From: slhmz@cc.usu.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Please help me find a Notebook/Laptop!
Date: 21 Dec 92 23:02:41 MDT
Organization: Utah State University

I am looking for a 486 system with a color display.
I don't want to spend any more than $5000.00

Requirements are

           486 25MHz or greater
           120 Meg HD
           "fold-out" mouse
           FAST _color_ display
           Laptop or Notebook

This will be used as a home computer as well as a travel-mate.
My work requires color.  Grey Scale will NOT do.

While travelling I will need at least a 4 hour battery.

At home, I want to play the latest games.  The graphics must be
quick.  Main OS is OS/2 2.0 (of course!)

What do you guys suggest?

--
Faith Gibson

 
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: gavin@mtl.mit.edu (Gavin C. H. Zau)
Subject: Re: ThinkPad 700 - no summary :-(
Keywords: thinkpad,ibm,notebook,486
Organization: MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 22:32:59 GMT

OK Looks like I am one of the few with the Thinkpad 700C so here are
my thoughts again/so far:

1) I love the active matrix screen it is definitely worth the $1000 for it.

2) Construction is good except the stupid modem slot door snags on stuff and
   open from time to time.

3) Speed is good as noted it is a 25 MHz 486 integer unit with 16kb cache
   I have installed a 387SL (25 MHz) myself and it is very easy to do.
   I think the 486SLC has a 16bit datapath...

4) Trackpoint II is good, but I use a mouse at my desk.  but when I am
   porting it around I just use the trackpoint.  It takes a hour or so to
   get good at using it.

5) It is not light 8 lb + stuff, but I have no problem with it.

6) Battery life is shortish 2-3 hours max.  I average around 2.5.

7) Upgraded the RAM to 12Mb myself got it at tote-a-lap : 8Mb IC RAM card
   $345 vs $900 at IBM.

8) Support is great except they do not support MS windows (suprise!).  You
   can call 1-800 number anytime and they are pretty good about looking
   things up for you.

I use the 700C about 3 hours or more a day and do tote it around every week.
I am very happy with it except as with all computers I wish it is faster...

I also heard a rumor about IBM putting in a PCMCIA slot instead of the 
current modem thing, so that should delay the shipping date to march 93
timeframe.  As I understand it I got one of the few original ones and there
were not too many made before they decided to change to the PCMCIA.  This is
the reason for their scarcity.  Well If anyone has anymore question
please send me e-mail or post something.  Hope this helps...

BTW I have 1 of the 2 at MIT.
-- 

****************************************************************
Gavin Zau	Dept of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, MA
		gavin@mtl.mit.edu  gavinb@athena.mit.edu
From: lauriem@vms.huji.ac.il
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Toshiba T3300SL
Date: 3 Jan 93 15:20:36 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Hi
I just got a Toshiba T3300SL and I am having troubel seting up memory manger
I wan't to use QEMM but it messes up the pop up window
any help would be apricatet
Joey   Please reply directly to me
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: Andrew A. Ford <andyf@diablo.sps.mot.com>
Subject: Re: Laptop for Sale!
Organization: Motorola - SPS Austin Tx
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.0
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 20:52:00 GMT

Dang! There must be something wrong with my poster. Lets try again...



                      **** FOR SALE ****

Tandy 2810 Laptop Computer!


THE SPECS:

   **16MHz 286 cpu (socket for 287 coprocessor)

   1 meg RAM (max - 5 megs)
   20 meg Hard Drive (can be 'stacked' for a total of 40 megs)    
    [uses an IDE interface. I have seen 2.5" 85 meg HardDrives out
     there. You could replace the 20 with an 85 pretty easily.]
   MS-DOS 4.01    
   Deskmate Graphical User Interface    
   1.44 meg  3.5" High Density floppy drive    
   VGA Monochrome LCD screen (backlit supertwist)       
   **External VGA port allows VGA color with color monitor!    
   RGB, parallel, serial, and external-keyboard ports.
   Slot for internal modem.

   Microspeed Mini-Trakball [serial] (can be attached to the laptop)

   Microprose's "Civilization" game. Complete with original disks and
docs.

   Softshell carrying case.


   This is a fine computer. It is in great shape. The reason I am selling
   has to do with work. I was under the impression that an MS-DOS
compatible
   computer would be very helpful there. That has since changed (though
   not until after I bought this laptop).  <:(

   I am willing to pay all shipping costs if I ship ground. 
   Otherwise its up to you to pay.


THE BOTTOM LINE:

   $499.00

   Interested parties may contact me via email, or, 
   you may also call me via voice after 6pm CST at 512-447-3641.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: glhewitt@phoenix.Princeton.EDU (Gary Livingston Hewitt)
Subject: Jetbooks, mail-order, and wrist-rests (!)
Originator: news@nimaster
Organization: Princeton University
Distribution: na
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1993 15:58:44 GMT

I saw a jetbook and liked it -- largely becuase it has powerbook-style
wristrests in front of the keyboard, instead of the 3-4cm drop-off in
front.  Are there any jetbook owners that have anything positive (or
negative) to say about the machine?  I'm thinking of a 386SL, which seem
to go at a good price.

Also -- does anyone know of a good mail-order house that sells them?
Comp. Shopper only has one placed (SoftComp) which doesn't have a 30-day
policy, so I'm a bit leery.  Thanks.

Are there any other dos (i.e., less than $1800) laptops w/ wrist-rests?
Strange criterion for a laptop, I know, but what the hell, there's too
much out there so you gotta choose somehow.

Post or email, thanks in advance.

Gary
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: migliuolo@nerus.pfc.mit.edu
Subject: Toshiba memory
Organization: MIT PLASMA FUSION CENTER
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 22:04:06 GMT

Could anyone recommend a reliable and inexpensive source of memory
for Toshiba portables. Specifically, I am looking for the 3MB expansion
card for an old (!) T3200, the not-so-portable with the gas plasma display.

e-mail replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Laptop for Sale!
From: <RFM@psuvm.psu.edu>
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 09:32:12 EST
Distribution: usa
Organization: Penn State University

In article <1992Dec30.205200.9227@newsgate.sps.mot.com>, Andrew A. Ford
<andyf@diablo.sps.mot.com> says:
>
>                      **** FOR SALE ****
>
>Tandy 2810 Laptop Computer!
>
>THE SPECS:
>
>   **16MHz 286 cpu (socket for 287 coprocessor)
>
>   1 meg RAM (max - 5 megs)
>   20 meg Hard Drive (can be 'stacked' for a total of 40 megs)
>    [uses an IDE interface. I have seen 2.5" 85 meg HardDrives out
>     there. You could replace the 20 with an 85 pretty easily.]

>   (STUFF DELETED...)
>
>   This is a fine computer...
>
>THE BOTTOM LINE:
>
>   $499.00
>
$Price makes me want to cry/scream/cut my throat. I bought one of these
nearabout 2 years ago - it was state of art back then.... I still owe
more than *twice* this much for it..... ARGHHHH!!!!!!

One correction/clarification is necessary: The 20-meg hd specs are
burned in BIOS. Upgrading one of these machines requires BIOS swap-
out as well. TOTE-A-LAP out in CA used to advertise upgrades for @
$600, including BIOS upgrade.

BobM, PSU-Harrisburg
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,misc.forsale.computers
From: pcolsen@super.org (Peter C Olsen)
Subject: Memory for GRiD 1550sx?
Organization: Supercomputing Research Center
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 20:09:52 GMT


I'm looking for information about upgrading the memory on my GRiD
1550sx.  I'm trying to do it myself because GRiD is too expensive.
Can anyone share some part numbers or recommend some sources?

-- 
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          P.O. Box 410, Simpsonville, MD 21150; 410-997-8584
     "Engineering is the art of applying a professional knowledge of
   mathematics and the physical sciences to improve the quality of life"
From: slhmz@cc.usu.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Please Ignore
Date: 21 Dec 92 10:38:49 MDT
Organization: Utah State University

THis is just a test.  Sorry.

Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: gavin@mtl.mit.edu (Gavin C. H. Zau)
Subject: IBM 700C numeric keypad
Keywords: IBM 700C numeric keypad on keyboard.
Organization: MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 15:12:16 GMT

Hello,
  Someone asked me about the numeric keypad built into the IBM
700C.  So here is a quick description of it:

  The keypad is the y-u-i-o,h-j-k-l,n-m-,-. area or there abouts
  on the keyboard.  There is a special key combination that when
  pressed will turn that area into a 10 key type numeric keypad.
  Shift-Scroll lock or something like that.  In this mode, you
  cannot type as the keys for the keypad area becomes the numeric
  keypad, but the other keys still works as before.  [ this is the
  grey labelled area on the keyboard.]  I have used this mode and
  it works fine especially if you do not want to tote an external
  numeric keypad with you.

All in all still very happy with the 700C.
-- 

****************************************************************
Gavin Zau	Dept of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, MA
		gavin@mtl.mit.edu  gavinb@athena.mit.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: davidk@is.morgan.com (David Kleiner)
Subject: For Sale IBM/PC Laptop	
Keywords: IBM
Organization: Morgan Stanley - IS
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 17:37:40 GMT




I am listing for my brother, please reference phone# below.




IBM/PC Laptop Convertible    640k RAM
LCD Liquid Quartz Display
MS DOS loaded
internal modem
serial/parallel
battrey w/ charger
IBM Printer




This retailed for $2600.

Must sacrafice.  Will sell all for  $495.


  (718) 692-5702
From: kono@csl.sony.co.jp (Shinji Kono)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Floppy format of Japanese NEC PC-9800 Notebook
Date: 23 Dec 92 14:41:35 GMT
Reply-To: kono@csl.sony.co.jp
Organization: Sony Computer Science Laboratory, Inc.

In article <3539@accucx.cc.ruu.nl> , 
	mmeijer@accucx.cc.ruu.nl (Maarten Meijer) writes 
>I would like to know if there's anyone who knows how to read or convert
>floppies from a NEC PC-9801 NS/E Notebook computer with MS-DOS 3.3 on/to 
>a normal MS-DOS computer. 

Use 2DD instead of 2HD. 98's FD has different rotation speed from
IBMPC's one, that is, it is physicaly different.  If you are luckey you
can read directory some how, but that's all in an IBMPC.  Toshiba's
J3100 series may have 3-mode FD (1.44MbHD, 1.14MbHD, 640kDD) and can
be used as a conversion tool.

>Another solution would be a serial cable (null modem) but even the 
>serial port doesn't seem to be standard RS-232. It's a female connector
>instead of a male one, to just mention a detail. 

In this case, PC98's RS-232 is the standard. As you know, IBMPC's 9pin
connector is non-standard. You can easily make conversion cable. But
I forget its direction. If you fail try cross cable :-)

Rs232c connector connection

   IBMPC 9pin    PC98 25pin Cross  9pin Cross

   1 DCD(I) ---- 8 ---- x ----- x
   2 TD(O) ----- 3 ---- 2 ----- 3
   3 RD(I) ----- 2 ---- 3 ----- 2
   4 DTR(O) ---- 20 --- 6 ----- 6
   5 GND ------- 7 ---- 7 ----- 5
   6 DSR(I) ---- 6 ---- 20 ---- 4
   7 RTS(O) ---- 4 ---- 5 ----- 8
   8 CTS(I) ---- 5 ---- 4 ----- 7

As third solution, you can use Internal Modem of PC98.
---
Shinji Kono @           kono@csl.sony.co.jp
Sony Computer Science Laboratory, Inc,Japan
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,misc.forsale.computers
From: raymond@kronos.arc.nasa.gov (Eric A. Raymond)
Subject: Re: Memory for GRiD 1550sx?
Organization: NASA/ARC Information Sciences Division
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 06:16:13 GMT

pcolsen@super.org (Peter C Olsen) writes:
>I'm looking for information about upgrading the memory on my GRiD
>1550sx.  I'm trying to do it myself because GRiD is too expensive.
>Can anyone share some part numbers or recommend some sources?


Most definitely.  GRiD is a rip off when it comes to upgrades.

You can get memory from "The First Source Int'l Inc." in Allso Viejo,
CA.  Try 800 information for their number.

They gave us a good deal on some chips from paragon memory corporation
(GRI4-2587 is for a 4Meg kit.  You can put two kits in a 1530 to get
16 meg.)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: comptec91025@camins.camosun.bc.ca (Ian Hobday)
Subject: Re: Portable printers
Organization: Camosun College
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 18:56:18 GMT

In article <u61unek@zuni.esd.sgi.com>, steev@ipecac.esd.sgi.com (Motorin' Flarey Henderson) writes:
> In <1992Dec23.024638.12522@schaefer.math.wisc.edu> junikka@schaefer.math.wisc.edu (Jari Junikka) writes:
> 
>>Does anyone have any opinions about portable printers?
>>I'm considering either Canon BJ-10ex or Citizen PN48.
>>I'd like to get good quality output. The per-page cost
>>of the PN48 sounds very high to me (38 cents/page).
> 
> I have the Star SJ-48, which is basically the same as the BJ10e.  I picked the
> Star over the PN48 as it's operating cost was lower, and I found the print
> quality to be better, especially on ink jet paper.  
> 
>>I'd also like to know how Canon BJ-10ex differs from 
>>Canon BJ200? 
> 
> The BJ200 is an AC only unit.  It is about 3 times faster and a pound or two
> heavier.  It's very nice.  I probably would have bought one if it was available 
> at the time.  Oh, and it also has a built in 50 page sheet feeder.  The BJ-20
> appears to be a packaging of the BJ10e and sheet feeder, which is optional on
> the BJ10e.  Then there is the BJ5, which looks like a cost reduced version of
> the BJ10 and sells in the low $200.  Anyone know more on the BJ5 and BJ20?
> 
> 
> --
> steve valin		steev@sgi.com
> 	   	  It's like deja vu all over again...

This is my unserstanding, from the reaserch that I have done:

BJ10  -  was the first in the BJ line from Canon and never made production
BJ10e & BJ10ex  -  basically the same printers, but the 10ex has more printer 
                   emulations.
BJ20  -  Basically the same as the BJ10ex, but has more fonts and ships with 
         the sheet feeder that is optional on the BJ10e/ex.
Brother ??100, & Star SJ48  -  basically the same as the BJ10ex, but with 
                               different cases, and different printer
                               emulations. 
BJ5  -  Canon produces this printer for sale through discount places and the 
        like.  It is EXACTLY like the BJ10ex, except the buttons are
        different, and it only comes in white.  I bought one of these for 
        $350 Canadian, including a sheet feeder.

Any corrections anyone?

Ian.

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COMPTEC91025@camins.Camosun.BC.CA                Victoria, BC  Canada
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From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.dcom.modems
Subject: PCMCIA V.32bis modems
Date: 31 Dec 92 19:22:19 GMT
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

Recently there was discussion here about high speed PCMCIA 2.0 card
modems for laptops.

Bret Gold of Megahertz just told me on CompuServe that their announced
models won't ship until mid January. However they have just added
a new line featuring a patented device called "X-Jack" which allows
a corded fully retractable RJ-11 phone connector to reside =inside=
the 5mm PCMCIA card. This in addition to the already announced versions
which feature a standard AMP connector (supply your own cord).

Sound interesting ... I still can't figure who they fit all that hardware
in there!
 
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