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Organization: Penn State University
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 18:29:26 EDT
From: <RFM@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Carrying cases

In article <1992Sep23.210143.24486@schaefer.math.wisc.edu>,
junikka@schaefer.math.wisc.edu (Jari Junikka) says:
>
>Is a carrying case worth the extra $50 many notebook
>sellers are asking for it? Wouldn't a shoulder bag

>How obvious are the carrying bags i.e. how obvious is it
>that one is carrying a notebook? I think that a shoulder bag
>would beat a carrying bag w.r.t. security i.e. attracting
>thiefs etc.
>
I got a Targus case last year to carry my (then state-of-art) Tandy
2810 notebook (286-16, 5 megs mem, etc) around in. Some days mow
I almost *wish* someone would steal it - provided my insurance would pay
off what I still owe for it: Then I could upgrade to latest (fleeting)
standard system -- maybe a 386/25sl, or one of the new 486's. Etc, ETc.

-- Wish someone would design a universal motherboard upgrade for notebooks.

BobM, PSU-Harrrrrisburg
From: tligman@andy.bgsu.edu (thomas ligman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Portable sound
Date: 30 Sep 92 17:54:23 GMT
Article-I.D.: andy.BvEKEo.CD2
Organization: Bowling Green State Univ.


I am interested in finding out about this devices as well.  Any
information would be immensly appreciated.
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1992 17:19:32 EDT
From: eli z. <EMZ105@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: LAPTOP FOR SALE

Hi, all.  I'm presently selling my 286 Bondwell laptop.  It comes with
all of the usual features: 42 Meg HD, 1.44 HD floppy, VGA screen,
2 serial ports, 1 parallel, an external VAG port, built in theft alarm,
contrast & brightness controls, etc, etc..

Along with this, I'm leaving a bunch of software on it as well:
Word Perfect 5.1, MS-DOS 5.0, Lotus 123 2.2, PC-Anywhere, and a couple
other programs, if you'd like.

If you're interested or have any questions, please e-mail me direct.

                                        thanks for your time,
                                                     -eli.
From: andrew@frip.WV.TEK.COM (Andrew Klossner)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: everything changes next month
Date: 5 Oct 92 20:18:48 GMT
Article-I.D.: shaman.1908
Reply-To: andrew@frip.wv.tek.com
Organization: Tektronix Color Printers, Wilsonville, Oregon

Just a note to folks thinking of buying a notebook computer: every year
at the fall COMDEX show, a slew of new portable computers with
interesting new features is announced, and the market is shaken up.  If
you can wait until November, you may find that prices will come down
and/or a feature you didn't know you needed will become available.

I hope to see units with flash memory instead of hard disks.  The
rumors say they're coming ...

  -=- Andrew Klossner  (andrew@frip.wv.tek.com)
                       (uunet!tektronix!frip.WV.TEK!andrew)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: faulkner@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Brian )
Subject: Re: Powerbook 100 vs Powerbook 145
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 20:29:15 GMT

<AUWAC@ASUACAD.BITNET> writes:

>P.S.  When's Mac going to have a color PB!?  At least a greyscale would be
>nice.  Greyscale looks a lot better than a bland mono screen.

I read in Macweek that there's a third party dealer selling color screen
replacements for the powerbooks, but I can't remember the name...
From: darin@athena.mit.edu (Darin R Ernst)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Librex notebooks
Date: 30 Sep 92 14:24:45 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

In article <96794@bu.edu> samer@bass.bu.edu (Samer Faraj) writes:
>I recently ordered a Librex V386 notebook (386-25, 5 Megs mem., 80 Megs)
>from a mailorder place in New York.  The price is good: $1290.
>However, I just learned today that Librex is going out of business.
>
>Should I cancel the order?  I have not received the computer yet.
>Or should I keep it?  Can any one help with suggestions based on
>previous experiences?  How do you get service if the manufacturer
>is out of business?
>
>Any reply is helpful.

Don't cancel!  It is an outstanding bargain!

After calling 1-800-555-1212 and asking for the Librex number,
they gave me the number for Tech. Support.  I called it and
asked them what they plan to do about warranty service since
Librex declared Chapter Eleven.  They said they aren't sure
yet exactly, but that their parent company, Nippon Steel,
will ensure that the warranty is covered in full.  Knowing
Nippon Steel is a HUGE company, observing the rather classy act
carried on by Librex, and having gone to the store (Rockwell 
Computers and Software in NYC), I am reasonably convinced.

Rockwell gives a very professional impression, although they
told me that Nippon was definitely covering the warranty.

My friend bought one, and I have used it.  Aside from the
8.5 inch diagonal screen, the machine is very well-made.
I have owned several notebooks.  The AC power pack is 
very small.  The quality of construction is excellent.
And for this price, the performance is truly outstanding!
80 MB/5 MB   AMD 386 SXL  ps2 mouse + 1 serial port
no external keyboard, and the keyboard is "ok", but
not great.

We are planning to get a couple of extra batteries
since the battery comes in a special, molded, ejectable
housing that shows when installed.  For this reason,
it will be very hard to get a replacement when Librex
goes out of business in the US.

Good luck,

Darin Ernst
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: jmunkki@vipunen.hut.fi (Juri Munkki)
Subject: Re: --> Used Powerbook Price Discussion
Reply-To: jmunkki@vipunen.hut.fi (Juri Munkki)
Organization: Helsinki University of Technology
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 14:19:03 GMT

In article <1992Sep25.045415.18932@vpnet.chi.il.us> vagrant@vpnet.chi.il.us (Guy Umbright) writes:
>This is a little off the topic, but I saw the add and the first thing
>I thought was 'What the hell good is it?  No floppy, and minimal
>HD.'  Is it just me, cuz if it is actually usable, I want one.

Even a 20MB hard disk is sufficient for basic word processing and
communication needs. The operating system takes a few megabytes of
hard disk space and a program like Claris Works requires about
1-2 MB (less, if you use a disk compression program like Autodoubler).

This leaves you about 10-15MB for your files and other programs.

If the 20MB hard disk seems small, you can get a 120MB disk for
$500. This is almost as much as the computer costs, but disk prices
are coming down and many users will be able to live with just 20MB.

To answer your question: the PB100 is a complete Macintosh system
and as such is quite useful for many applications.

-- 
  Juri Munkki					       Windsurf: fast sailing
 jmunkki@hut.fi					      Macintosh: fast software
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: harrykwa@student.business.uwo.ca (Harry L. H. Kwa)
Subject: T3100SX for Sale
Organization: University of Western Ontario
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 15:46:48 GMT

Features:

        386 SX 16 processor
        3 M RAM
        Internal 2400 baud modem
        External numeric key pad
        Extra battery
        Carry case
        1.44 M floppy drive
        40 M hard drive
        VGA Gas Plasma Screen

Software:

        WordPerfect 5.1
        Lotus 1-2-3 Version 2.3
        DOS 5.0
        Windows 3.1
        Corel Draw 3.0
        PageMaker 4.0
        Stacker 2.0
        Telemate 3.10
        Harvard Graphics 3.0

Reason for Sale: I'm upgrading

Price:  Best offer secures (subject to reserve bid)

Contact:  E-mail bid to Harrykwa@student.business.uwo.ca

harrykwa@student.business.uwo.ca (Harry L. H. Kwa)
Western Business School  --  London, Ontario
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: bsingh@cory.Berkeley.EDU (Balraj Singh)
Subject: Zenith Supersport 286 parts for sale!
Followup-To: bsingh@cory.berkeley.edu
Organization: EECS, University of California, at Berkeley
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1992 02:16:06 GMT

Hi,

The following components for a zenith supersport 286 laptop are 
for sale:

1.	 lcd screen with a very clean case and 
	 keyboard (original from the laptop (original)	$60 + s&h

2. 	 ac adaptor / charger for the battery		$15 + s&h

all these parts are original. please contact balraj at 
bsingh@cory.berkeley.edu or (510) 649-8346

thanks
balraj singh



Disclaimer -

	If these were the views of the EECS Dept. at UC Berkeley it 
would be a much cooler place to study...
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: toddi@mav.com (Todd Inch)
Subject: Re: European power ... What went wrong?
Organization: Maverick International Inc.
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 92 20:27:24 GMT

In article <1992Sep17.062825.24067@bnr.ca> davev@bnr.ca writes:

>   I've got the same computer here in Japan.  The voltage is 100v,
>   50 Hz.  Even though the voltage is lower, I do find that the
>   adaptor gets quite warm ... almost hot at times. 

A lower voltage through a given load will mean a higher current.  10 to
20% higher shouldn't be a big deal, but if they are pushing the design
limits of a component, it could be a problem.

>   That's funny ... I don't remember anything about it being 
>   rated for 50Hz.  I suspect that is the problem I have here,
>   though I don't know the frequency used in France.

If you have 100VAC and need 120, just hook up a 20 or so volt step-down
transformer to the line, and put it's secondary in series with the line
to add to it.  If you get the polarity wrong, it will subtract the voltage
from it.  A decent power transformer will usually run fine on 50 or 60 Hz.

Somewhere I read (Owners manual, maybe?) that Panasonic printers will run
on 50 Hz, but it tends to burn them out very quickly.  I presume they are
marked 60 Hz only.

I keep seeing more consumer electronics, particularly computers, that will
run on anything from about 90-260VAC.  Makes sense, they just have to build
the power supply with a better voltage regulator.
Xref: sparky comp.sys.laptops:3840 misc.forsale.computers:36027
From: dmittleman@misvax.mis.arizona.edu (Daniel Mittleman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,misc.forsale.computers
Subject: Re: WANTED: T1000SE memory upgrade (or info about)
Date: 6 Oct 92 14:56:00 GMT
Distribution: world,local
Organization: University of Arizona MIS Department
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

In article <1992Oct6.053121.8450@news.iastate.edu>, sknapp@iastate.edu (Steven M. Knapp) writes...
> 
>Well the subject line says about all.
>I am looking for a RAM upgrade for my T1000SE laptop. 2MB is perferred but I
>would consider 1MB if the price was right(read cheep!).
> 
>If you do not have a card to sell, but have purchased one, could you let me
>know where, how much, and any opinions of the business?
> 
    There are several companies that sell 1000SE memory who advertise in
    the back of the computer magazines.  I bought my memory from LA Trade. 
    I was happy with them and their current price is about $110 or so for 2
    meg.  Their number is 800-433-3726.  Get the two meg - it will be much
    more useful than one meg given you have no HD, and it will only be
    marginally more expensive.

    danny
===========================================================================
daniel david mittleman     -     danny@arizona.edu     -     (602) 621-2932
From: joker@diku.dk (Morten Christian Holmgreen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: IBM L40SX
Date: 26 Sep 92 22:10:17 GMT
Organization: Department of Computer Science, U of Copenhagen

Nick Laflamme <NLAFLAMM@vma.cc.nd.edu> writes:

>My biggest complaint, and this is probably my fault for not pursuing
>this with IBM or on the net, is that the OS/2 power saver device driver
>supplied with the L40sx doesn't work with OS/2 2.0; my machine locks up
>solid.  (Anyone got a fix for this?)

Ask and thou shall receive ;-)

I've just updated my diagnostics disk for the L40 and hey guess what???
Yeah - right you are. The two files needed for this fix is included on the
diags 1.02 disk... Drop me a line if you need it. There's also a util that
gives you a bigger mouse cursor so it's easier to spot.

Haven't tried my OS/2 on my L40, since I'm stuck with the 2M (for now)

If you already have diags 1.02, try typing A:UINSTALL and off you go...

Christian
-- 
M. Christian Holmgreen / joker@diku.dk / mochmch@uts.uni-c.dk
student, University of Copenhagen, Dept. of Computer Science
"Human errors can only be avoided if one can avoid the use of humans"
From: rshwake@irscscm.UUCP (Ray Shwake)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: New Toshiba Specs
Date: 24 Sep 92 18:52:56 GMT
Reply-To: rshwake@irscscm.UUCP (Ray Shwake)
Distribution: usa
Organization: R|S|X Technical Services, Washington, DC

In article <1992Sep16.202759.25681@cis.ohio-state.edu> grichard@swimming.cis.ohio-state.edu (Golden Richard III) writes:
>
>The Toshiba BBS has complete specs in a bulletin, online.   The # is
>714-837-4408.    The prices look quite nice.   I think the primary
>differences between these machines and the more expensive Toshiba's is
>expandability [docking bay availability, etc.].   This seems to be the
>difference between the upper-end Compaq's and the Contura as well.

	PC Week, which reviewed these units a few weeks back (and compared
them to the Compaq counterparts) noted that these lower end units dropped
the provision for simultaneous notebook/external video. They note, further,
that - unlike the Contura - the Toshibas dropped CPU cache.
Xref: sparky comp.sys.laptops:3759 comp.sys.palmtops:3071
From: anthony@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Anthony J Stieber)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Re: ZEOS Pocket PC: *MY* review/comments
Date: 30 Sep 1992 01:36:32 GMT
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.7.4

In article <YOMODA.92Sep30095348@parsley.netg.ksp.fujixerox.co.jp> yomoda@netg.ksp.fujixerox.co.jp (Masao Yomoda) writes:
>only one thing...
>In article <19vdovINNoog@uwm.edu> anthony@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Anthony J Stieber) writes:
>>Name          CPU  MHz 	W x D x H    Weight     Display RAM  Slots Cost Battery
>>			 (inches)   (pounds)                       US$   hours
>>FMRcard    80286				VGA		2  ???	???
>                                                ^^^
>                                                ???
>Really???
>(I think it is 640x400...Hmmm...)

That's what a reply said.  Also, the machine isn't really IBM PC
compatible.  The file is being revised into a new format with more
information and more machines.  Hopefully it will be done in a week or so.
The new file will have not-quite-palmtop sized machines as well.

Corrections and information are gratefully accepted.
--
<-:(= Anthony Stieber	anthony@csd4.csd.uwm.edu   uwm!uwmcsd4!anthony
From: sknapp@iastate.edu (Steven M. Knapp)
Subject: WANTED: T1000SE memory upgrade (or info about)
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 05:31:21 GMT


Well the subject line says about all.
I am looking for a RAM upgrade for my T1000SE laptop. 2MB is perferred but I
would consider 1MB if the price was right(read cheep!).

If you do not have a card to sell, but have purchased one, could you let me
know where, how much, and any opinions of the business?

Also I would be looking for a internal MNP/5 modem or a T1000XE battery. If
you have any of these and wish to sell them, let me know!

Thanks!
________________________________________________________________________ 
Steven M. Knapp		                    Computer Engineering Student
sknapp@iastate.edu	            President Cyclone Amateur Radio Club
Iowa State University; Ames, IA           Durham Center Operations Staff
From: nardy@llnl.gov (Dominic P. Nardy)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: PS/2 L40 SX won't wakeup!
Date: 2 Oct 92 19:23:45 GMT
Followup-To: comp.sys.laptops
Organization: Lawrence Livermore Laboratory

Occasionally my laptop's goes dark and will not wake up when I hit a key. 
The only way I can get the screen to come back up is to reboot.  Has anyone
else run into this?

Dom
Date: Friday, 25 Sep 1992 14:19:16 EST
From: Nick Laflamme <NLAFLAMM@vma.cc.nd.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: IBM L40SX

I've got a L40sx with 10M and the 60M hard drive running OS/2 2.0.  I'm
using it mostly as a home machine with an external modem and sometimes
as a luggable when I'm traveling.  Battery life isn't really an issue
with me; I'm usually able to bring my power adapter and use it
conveniently.

10M are fine for OS/2.  60M of disk space is a little small, but not
awful.  I've got the trackball, which took some getting used to, but I'm
used to it now and like it.

My biggest complaint, and this is probably my fault for not pursuing
this with IBM or on the net, is that the OS/2 power saver device driver
supplied with the L40sx doesn't work with OS/2 2.0; my machine locks up
solid.  (Anyone got a fix for this?)

Otherwise, I'm very happy with the L40sx as an OS/2 machine.  Sure beats
the pants off the 8M PS/2 55sx in my office at work.  :-)

Nick
From: grichard@swimming.cis.ohio-state.edu (Golden Richard III)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: IBM L40SX MOUSE PORT PROBLEMS!
Date: 29 Sep 92 16:29:29 GMT
Article-I.D.: cis.1992Sep29.162929.20554
Organization: The Ohio State University Dept. of Computer and Info. Science

In article <1a9vkuINN6fa@gershwin.crhc.uiuc.edu> impact@crhc.uiuc.edu (Temporary Account for HP visitors) writes:
>Nick Laflamme <NLAFLAMM@vma.cc.nd.edu> writes:
>
>>I use an IBM trackball on the number pad's mouse port.  I assume it's a
>>standard PS/2 mouse port; IBM was just as willing to sell me a PS/2
>>mouse as the trackball.  :-) I have no idea what's involved in trying to
>>use a non-PS/2 mouse on that kind of input port.
>
>>Hope this helps,
>>Nick
>Thanks, I think we've come to the conclusion that a SERIAL mouse
>will *NOT* work if you use the 9-pin to DIN converter cable
>that often comes with Microsoft mouses.
>
>Now the question is: Is there a difference between a Microsoft BUS
>mouse and a IBM PS/2 mouse? And does only IBM make PS/2 compatible
>mouses or are there third party PS/2 mouses? Are there even
>third party Microsoft Bus mouses?
>
>Thanks!
>PS Just wished IBM did a better job with their manual....
>


I know this probably doesn't help much, but my Toshiba 3300SL has a
PS/2 mouse port and I'm using a Logitech Serial Mouseman w/ a 9pin to PS/2
mouse port adaptor under OS/2.    Several mice I tried (including the
First Mouse by Logitech and an Imse stylus mouse which HAD a PS/2
mouse port connector) did not work under OS/2 when connected to the
mouse port.   I guess the point is (at least under OS/2, I haven't
really experimented w/ straight Windows or MS-DOS) that the particular
mouse DOES matter when trying to get a mouse connected to the PS/2
connector to work.


--Golden




-- 
Golden Richard III             OSU Dept. of Computer and Information Science
grichard@cis.ohio-state.edu                                   (614) 292-0056
From: deanc@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (Dean Cashen)
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1992 06:00:52 GMT
Subject: Re: T2200SX FOR SALE!
Organization: Hewlett Packard - Boise, ID
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops

In comp.sys.laptops / mic@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Marc Clarke) notes:
> Gosh, for that price one can order a PC Brand notebook with a
> significantly faster 486SLC processor and a significantly larger 120
> Mbyte disk drive.

You can, but not getting a Toshiba.  Spec's aren't the end-all to a PC.

Dean Cashen
-- Boise
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: jk@panix.com (Jim Kalb)
Subject: Panasonic PF150 Repair
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1992 00:18:42 GMT
Distribution: nyc
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix, NYC

I have a Panasonic PF150 laptop that needs some not-very-major work
done on it.  (I need an extra RAM module installed, and there's a
loose connection where you plug the power source into the computer.)
If anyone can recommend a good place in NYC to have the work done,
please send me email.  I would prefer Manhattan or Brooklyn.
-- 
    Jim Kalb (jk@panix.com)
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Saturday, 26 Sep 1992 11:52:27 MST
From: <AUWAC@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Powerbook 100 vs Powerbook 145

As a powerbook fiend, I suppose I can answer that.  Here's a comparison:  (Feel
free to correct me if I get something wrong!)

                     PB100           PB145            PB170
CPU                  68000           68030            68030
Mhz                  16              25               25
RAM                  2-8Meg          2-8Meg           2-8Meg
Virtual Mem.         No              Yes              Yes
Hard Drive           20-40M          20-120M          20-120M
Internal Diskdrive   No              Yes              Yes
Math Co              No              No               Yes
Screen               SuperTwist      SuperTwist       ActiveMatrix
8-bit sound          Yes             Yes              Yes
sound output         Yes             Yes              Yes
sound in (digitizer) No              Yes              Yes
Weight               5.1lbs          7.6 lbs          7.6lbs
PRICE                $700-1000       $1700-2300       around$3200
A good deal?         Yes             Yes              Hardly

As far as wether a 145 is a better value than a 100, that depends on what you
want it for.  I had a PB100 for 5 months, and it was great, except that I
wanted to use it for MIDI.  (Oh Well).  If you only want to do word processing
and such, I'd stick with the 100.  But the 145 sure kicks butt on the 170,
at least price wise.

Bill Collins

P.S.  When's Mac going to have a color PB!?  At least a greyscale would be
nice.  Greyscale looks a lot better than a bland mono screen.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: ejh@khonshu.colorado.edu (Edward J. Hartnett)
Subject: scsi ports on laptops?
Organization: CIRES, University of Colorado
Date: 30 Sep 92 17:39:14

This might be a dumb question, but do 386 laptops come with a scsi
port? If I have a scsi drive from my mac (external) and I buy a 386 or
486 laptop (is there a 486 laptop out yet?), can I use my mac drive
with the laptop (I realize it would have to be reformatted). Please
email replies as I don't usually read this group. Thanks.
--
Edward Hartnett			ejh@khonshu.colorado.edu
From: jne@rice-chex.ai.mit.edu (Jeff Eisen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Looking for recommendation for Monochrome 486
Date: 6 Oct 92 19:14:55 GMT

Hi.
I'm in the market for a 486 laptop.  Price
is definitely a consideration.  I will be using it for 
demoing a memory hungry windows app.  Color isn't
worth the money to me, because I will in general be
using an external monitor for the demos.  It should
take 16MB ram or 12 at the very least.  I don't
care that much about battery life.  In fact, if
there's AC-only models out there that are somewhat
cheaper, thats ok.   It shouldn't have a crappy
keyboard, but it doesn't have to be amazing
either because this is not my primary development
machine.

Also, obviously, the faster the better.  486/33 or faster
would probably do the trick.

I looked at a Compudyne today (are they any good?), but
the guy at CompUSA said they are having trouble with their
16MB chip, so for now their laptop maxes out at 8MB.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Jeff Eisen
jne@ai.mit.edu
From: d9mikael@dtek.chalmers.se (Mikael Wahlgren)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: PS/2 L40 SX won't wakeup!
Date: 2 Oct 92 22:47:21 GMT
Organization: Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg Sweden

nardy@llnl.gov (Dominic P. Nardy) writes:

>Occasionally my laptop's goes dark and will not wake up when I hit a key. 
>The only way I can get the screen to come back up is to reboot.  Has anyone
>else run into this?

You are sure it hasn't gone into suspend mode instead?  In that case, you
will have to close and open the top to awake it.

Mikael Wahlgren