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From: raoul@fangio.wa.com (Jeffrey E. Benedict)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Mac vs DOS Laptops?
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 92 08:08:36 PST
Organization: J. Benedict Computing
Reply-To: raoul@fangio.wa.com (Jeffrey E. Benedict)
X-Mailer: uAccess - Macintosh Release: 1.6v1


In article <1992Dec22.014711.2224@ccsvax.sfasu.edu> (comp.sys.laptops), f_riskph@ccsvax.sfasu.edu writes:
> At the risk of asking too broad a question, I'm interested in comments
> regarding the pros and cons of Mac versus DOS laptops.  I use both a Mac and a
> DOS machine in the office and wonder about which I want on the road.  Weight is
> a factor and so is size.  The DOS machines certainly seem faster and it seems
> that translation software is improving.

Here's my standard reply:

1. Let software drive hardware.  Since you use both at work, consider
exactly what you do out in the field.  If you write notes, letters
and the such, pick the one which runs the word processing software
you like.  If you crunch numbers, ditto- choose the one which runs
the numbers software you like.  Since there are packages for both
which run on both platforms without translation (123, Word, WordPerfect),
consider the next point:

2. Do you like function keys or do you prefer a mouse?  IMHO, as a
PowerBook owner, the PB trackball has it hands down over any of the
trackball solutions for DOS laptops that hang off the side or are
embedded in the keyboard.  If you prefer function keys (and there
are many advantages- speed, macro ability, etc.), get a DOS laptop.
The PB has no function keys of any type.  

Again, IMHO, if I was to have a DOS laptop, I wouldn't bother with Windows.  
Why handicap a system with slow old Windows and a cruddy trackball 
(or a mouse- just where am I supposed to put the damn thing, anyway?) 
when there is plenty of fast software for good old DOS that uses function keys?

3. PowerBooks aren't the lightest laptop out there, but the Duo is
supposed to be better.  An added advantage for the Duo could be the
DuoDock.  Just slide it into the dock and you are at work at home.
 Slide it out and into the bag and you are on the road.

I've been really happy with my PowerBook 140.  No hardware glitches,
utter reliability. I carry it with me each day and use it for about
4 hours each day.  Sure would like the active matrix screen, but that's
a whole 'nother thang!! ($$$!!!)

Take care!

Jeff

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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: TOSHIBA 1200 HB Larger HD?
From: <NU185650@NDSUVM1.BITNET>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 08:47:02 CST
Organization: North Dakota Higher Education Computer Network

I have an IBM PS/1 that I am going to change the 40 MB hard drive out on.
Can I install that drive in the Toshiba 1200, replacing the old 20 MB?  I
think the IBM is equipped with a Maxtor half height drive.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: harris_r@wfooff.enet.dec.com
Subject: Need Help Epson Px-8 Geneva!
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 21:06:29 GMT

I just bought a used Epson Px-8 Geneva LapTop.  This computer came with the
multi 64 term hardware and software installed on internal rom C.

I got to owners/operation manuels in which I have tried to use the modem
and so far I've had no luck in getting this computer to talk to my account.

My set up is compatable with what my term program for the c64 is using and
as you can see I have no problems using this (i am typing on the c64 now).

The problems seems that the internal software, does not trigger the drive.
I am lost of fiquring out how this works.  I keep getting rs-232C is not
ready.  The manuels call for making sure the cable lines are connected.

Perhaps that is where my confuslays.  The 64 muti modem connects directly
to the laptop.  There is a phone jack there which I use to connect 
directly into the phone line.  Nothing happens.  The term program just hangs,
and I am unable to type on screen.

Help.  Help.  I bought this device just for telecomunications.
From: ar017@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Nolan Whitaker)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: WANTED: Portable Trackball for notebook
Date: 26 Dec 1992 22:17:46 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


I am looking for a portable style trackball to clip onto the
side of my notebook (ie: MS Ballpoint
or Logitech Trackman Portable)

Nolan
uk02728@ukpr.uky.edu
From: gt9351c@prism.gatech.EDU (God is Real)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: MAC duo??  two questions...
Date: 21 Dec 92 17:53:00 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology


	I am really interested in the mac duo and am thinking about buying
  it within 3 months.  Has anyone tried on out yet?

	#2  The reason I am interested is because I've heard that the Mac will
  run IBM programs with (Soft AT). (i surrently have a ibm laptop)  Has anyone
  ever used this program?  and How well does it run?  Any benchmarks?  
  norton si?  mips?
	Thanks in advance.

-- 
David Chow                           "Thy words were found, and I did eat them" 
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
Internet: gt9351c@prism.gatech.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: petekunz@iiic.ethz.ch (Peter John Kunz)
Subject: Re: Article in Computer Shopper
Organization: Dept. Informatik, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, CH
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1992 16:42:28 GMT

In article <1992Dec23.140124.10301@panix.com> schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) writes:
>
>(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?

sure
>
>(Tongue-in-cheek mode off)
>
>I'd take anything they recommend with a grain of salt.
>
that bad?


cu
-pete



-- 
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: akl@sage.cc.purdue.edu (Rob Tillotson)
Subject: Opinions Wanted: Compaq, Northgate, Zenith
Organization: Who ya gonna call?  CloneBusters!
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 00:48:57 GMT

Hello!  I am going to purchase a notebook in a few weeks, and I
thought I would solicit opinions from the 'net to get perhaps a less
biased version of things than I hear from manufacturers and reviewers.
My budget is around $2000, and I'm looking for something reasonably
fast - 25 MHz or so - with 4 MB of RAM and a 120 MB disk, preferably
including Windows and a pointing device.  This has led me to consider
three models in particular:

  1) Zenith Z-Note 325L (the ed. discount price is low enough)
  2) Compaq Contura 3/25
  3) Northgate (don't know the model number, but it's a 486SX/25 and still
        the cheapest of the three)

I've tried the Compaq and was pleased with the screen and keyboard,
but there seems to be no way I will be able to try either of the other
two before I buy.  Therefore, I am looking for any reviews,
experiences, comments, etc. on any of the these or on any others I may
have missed.  I'm especially interested in finding out about Zenith
and Northgate keyboard quality - especially since two magazines
commented on the stiffness of Zenith's keyboard - and how long the
Northgate's battery really lasts.

I will summarize anything I receive to the net, of course, and add my
own review of whatever I end up getting in a couple of weeks when it
arrives. :-)

Thanks,
--Rob
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                                        BITNET:  ROBT@PURCCVM
From: peter.latocki@synapse.org (Peter Latocki) 
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Battert for Old T1000
Date: 25 Dec 92 08:53:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: SYNAPSE BBS - GATINEAU, QUEBEC - 819-561-4321
Reply-To: peter.latocki@synapse.org (Peter Latocki) 

TO:gaston@cpsc.ucalgary.ca
FROM:peter.latocki@synapse.org

I picked up a battery for my T1000 at Battery-Biz, 5530 Corbin Ave.
Suite 215 Tarzana California 91356 (818)774-1678 or (800)848-6782 a year
and a half ago.  It sold for $18 and the people there were very nice to
deal with.  Also try contacting Toshibs Canada for memory etc. They were
recently listing the RAM upgrade for the old T1000 for $79 but you have
to order through a dealer. Call their Fax  line at 1-800-663-0378 to
have a copy of their price list faxed to you.
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From: mmeijer@accucx.cc.ruu.nl (Maarten Meijer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.os.msdos.misc,comp.sys.misc
Subject: Floppy format of Japanese NEC PC-9800 Notebook
Summary: How to read/convert diskettes of the Japanese NEC PC-98 Notebook
Keywords: Japanese, NEC, PC-98, Notebook
Date: 23 Dec 92 11:59:36 GMT
Followup-To: comp.sys.laptops
Organization: Academic Computer Centre Utrecht

On behalf of a Japanese colleague at our university in the Netherlands
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. 
The floppy format of this special notebook (that can display not only 
the English letters, but also Japanese characters) appears to be
unreadable in standard MS-DOS floppy drives (those that we use to call
NEC compatible ... ). Some people here suggested that it should be
readible on a Macintosh, but so far we didn't succeed.

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. 

Any reaction or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in 
advance!

--
Maarten Meijer (mmeijer@cc.ruu.nl)
   ACCU -- Academic Computing Centre Utrecht University --
   Budapestlaan 8, P.O.Box 80011, 3508 TA Utrecht, Netherlands.
   phone (31)30531660 / fax (31)30531633 

Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: jeff@eng.umd.edu (Jeffrey Frey)
Subject: Backpack drive
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 92 01:18:47 GMT
Organization: Project GLUE, University of Maryland, College Park

I have a Backpack through-the-parallel-port tape drive that I use
to back up my TI3000, Toshiba T1000LE, a desktop 386DX, and a desktop 286.

The unit is very easy to use, and convenient; it is "permanently"
connected to my desktops through a switch, and when I want to back
up the notebooks I run a line from the notebook in question to the
switch.

The drive does, however, have a couple of idiosyncrasies.  The instructions
say "Do Not Use SONY Tape Cartridges", which sounds silly--but the drive
really doesn't work with SONY cartridges--at least, mine doesn't. Also,
it may not work with any other (new) cartridges; they should be wound/rewound
first.  Also, the drive didn't want to work at first with the Toshiba; this
required setting a software switch when the drive software was called.  The
good news is that in all of these small (and nonrepeated) problems, the
Backpack's makers were very responsive to questions on their hot line.  They
know what they're doing and they're courteous about it.

Jeff

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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: jeff@eng.umd.edu (Jeffrey Frey)
Subject: Sharp 6781 replaced by 6785
Date: Sat, 02 Jan 93 02:14:32 GMT
Organization: Project GLUE, University of Maryland, College Park

The 6781 does appear to hve been discontinued; the low prices advertised
reflect that.  When I tried to order one at these prices last week, I 
found that none were available.  Does anyone out there have a source?

The 6781 appears to be replaced by the 6785, with a 25MHz SL processor,
4Mb RAM standard, and no other changes apparent from the ads (except the
price).  There does not yet appear to be a replacement for the 6881
color version.

Once again, if anyone knows where some new 6781s might be found, I'd
like to know.

Jeff
From: das@voodoo.boeing.com (Deb Schwartz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Article in Computer Shopper
Date: 22 Dec 92 23:40:26 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Yet Another Graphics Project, Bellevue, WA

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.

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Debbie Schwartz // das@voodoo.ca.boeing.com  // ....uw-beaver!bcsaic!voodoo!das


Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: jeff@eng.umd.edu (Jeffrey Frey)
Subject: NEC 9800 Disc Format
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 92 14:45:42 GMT
Organization: Project GLUE, University of Maryland, College Park

The NEC 9800 series, albeit N86 based, use a proprietary BIOS and
disc format.  The latter is for 1.2M on a 3.5" floppy, but is not
MAC-readable.

Programs that will run on the 9800 series will generally not run on
an IBM-compatible PC.  Data, however, may be transferred using something
like LapLink, etc.,--if you have such a program for the NEC.

Incidentally, one big difference between the Japanese and the US
PC markets is that NEC dominates the former--and it's a closed
system.  Thus has the Japanese PC industry grown slowly and rather
expensively for consumers.  That's what might well have happened in the
US had IBM made its system closed, or had Apple been the only computer
maker in the business....

Jeff
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: HELP! QUICK!
From: <CBTCC@CUNYVM.BITNET>
Date: Thursday, 31 Dec 1992 14:30:48 EST
Organization: City University of New York/ University Computer Center

A friend of mine is leaving in 1.5 days for Jamaica, and he would dearly love
to bring his computer along- it is a Tandon 386SX notebook (exact model #
unknown).  The question is, will the lower cycles rate of household
current in Jamaica (I think it is btwn 50-55 cycles, as opposed to 60 here
in the US) blow his machine?  Anyone know tolerances for laptop critters?
One would think that they have a fairly wide range, given that they're
MEANT to travel, but I just couldn't answer his question.  TIA!

Chris Thompson

Email to:cbtcc@cunyvm.cuny.edu
         christ@sci.ccny.cuny.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: slone@anl433.uucp (Brent Slone)
Subject: Re: ThinkPad 700 - no summary : -(
Organization: Harris Corporation - ISD
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL3
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 15:27:52 GMT

I just received a call from a mail-order house telling me they
had one ThinkPad 700c in stock.  The guy mentioned how difficult
they are to find and that I better hurry if I wanted it.  The
kicker is the price, $4500.  Isn't that over list?  I guess
"dealer added value" applies to more automobiles.

Brent Slone

Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.sys.ibm.pc,comp.os.msdos.misc
From: mreese@nyx.cs.du.edu (Mike Reese)
Subject: Re: What's wrong with DOS 4.01?  (was Re: Sharp PC-6220 -- good, inexpensive notebook)
X-Disclaimer: Nyx is a public access Unix system run by the University
	of Denver for the Denver community.  The University has neither
	control over nor responsibility for the opinions of users.
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix at U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 92 03:46:56 GMT

In article <BzF47F.35t@constellation.ecn.uoknor.edu> norlin@midway.ecn.uoknor.edu (Norman Lin) writes:
>ekrimen@wet.UUCP (Ed Krimen) writes:
>
>>The machine comes with DOS 4.01, which I've heard is deadly.  I'm
>
>Why?  I'm running 4.01; what's wrong with it?  I believe I have heard
>something like this before, also, but have never heard any specifics.
>
>Norman Lin
>norlin@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu


DOS 4.0 was the one with bugs.  They were supposedly fixed in 4.01.  :-)
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From: mic@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Marc Clarke)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1992 19:22:33 GMT
Subject: Re: Use 110V,60Hz equip at 100V,60Hz??
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Ft. Collins, CO
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops

TrippLite makes some excellent line conditioners that would solve your
problem nicely.  I have an 1800 Watt line conditioner that I got for
$200 at my local (Denver) CompUSA.  TrippLite makes much lower wattage
models that cost (and weigh) a lot less.
From: stkaba@uta.fi (Kari Back)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Sharp 6500 memories...
Date: 27 Dec 92 20:45:44 GMT
Organization: University of Tampere, Finland
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8]


 Hi, I have purchased Sharp PC6500 laptop few months ago, there were
 1Mb and 2Mb memory cards available for it, but the prices were more than 
 the whole machine...

 Now, does anyone knows are PC6220 memory cards equivalent to the originals ?
 ( The 6220 is without internal floppy disk, and 6541 it's included )

 The 6220 memories would be better for low-budget user...

 Regards, Kari
From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: QEMM and Toshiba 1850
Date: 26 Dec 92 18:28:22 GMT
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

In article <1992Dec25.230642.120@vms.huji.ac.il> gilf@vms.huji.ac.il (Gil Freund) writes:
>I have just got a Toshiba T1850 notebook and installed QEMM on it. With QEMM
>installed, the I can't get the Toshibas popup control panel, accsess the
>HARDRAM drive or run the TEST3 and setup programs. Can anyone advise?

Toshiba distributes a Quarterdeck program called T386.EXE which fixed
the above on 2000 and 3000 series machines. It probably would work on
the Satellite series too; ask their Tech Support.


-- 
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: gaston@cpsc.ucalgary.ca (Gaston Groisman)
Subject: Battery for old Toshiba T1000, where?
Organization: University of Calgary Computer Science
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 04:47:17 GMT


Hi, I need a new battery for my old Toshiba T1000 laptop. This is the
"vanilla" model, just one 740K floppy, and 512 K RAM.  I would preffer
someone in Los Angeles, but anywhere in the US or Canada will do.

While on the subject, I could also use a RAM extension, any ideas who
has those for the 1000?

Thank you, 
-- 
 Gaston Groisman          +-------------------------------------+
 Computer Science Dep.    |      gaston@cpsc.ucalgary.ca        |
 University of Calgary    +-------------------------------------+
 Alberta, CANADA                    NeXTmail accepted!
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: waitsc@phoenix.sci.rpi.edu (Samuel C. Wait Jr)
Subject: Help about Boxlight Beacon M or C 386SL
Keywords: Removable Screen
Reply-To: waitsc@rpi.edu
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 20:26:16 GMT

Does anyone have any experience with either the monochrome or the
newly announced color Boxlight laptop? I am particularly interested
in the feature where the screen is removable from the keyboard and
can be placed on an overhead projector. This would be a great 
advantage if you didn't have to carry both a computer and an lcd
pad to have projected displays on a screen.
Are there other similar systems.
	Samuel C. Wait, Jr.
	1C05 Science Center
	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
	Troy, New York 12180-3590
	e-mail: waitsc@rpi.edu
	Tel: 518-276-6305
	Fax: 518-276-2825

Thanks for your help.

Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,misc.forsale.comp
From: ritc0003@student.tc.umn.edu (Kent Ritchie)
Subject: Internal modem for Toshiba Notebooks
Organization: University of Minnesota
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1993 22:33:58 GMT

Well I successfully sold my Megahertz 2400 baud modem (thanks Ron!).  I had
a lot of offers.  So when I saw brand spanking new genuine internal Toshiba
modems for $69.91 I thought I would let everyone know!  This is the deal...
I saw PC-T24D Toshiba 2400 baud internal modems for the T1000SE, T1000XE,
T1200, T1200XE, T1600, T3100SX and T3200SX for only $69.91 and that comes
with MTEZ software... don't know much about the software.  The place I saw
these is called Bizmart.  They have stores in about 25 states.  They do ship
anywhere (or so the salesman said).  For US orders the # is 1-800-688-6278.
For those of you outside the US the # is (817) 663-7567.  I am not affiliated
with Bizmart in any way.  I am just trying to help out those who didn't 
get the first chance at my modem I sold earlier.  I saw 5 of these modems
at one store in Mn...  I would imagine there a quite a few more around the
US.  Good luck everyone...


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From: ma690188@mbcr.bcm.tmc.edu (R. Mark Adams)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Battery pack for a GRiD 1810
Date: 29 Dec 1992 21:34:09 GMT
Organization: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tx
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: mbcr.bcm.tmc.edu
Summary: Does anybody know where to get them

Hi-

Does anybody know where to get battery packs for the GRiD 1810?
I have exahusted all the ususal sources (ie GRiD, UnderWare, etc.)
and I have been unable to locate them.  If somebody knows where
to find such a thing, or perhaps knows of a suitable replacement,
I would be grateful to hear from them.

Thanks for the help!


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Newsgroups: comp.sys.zenith
From: rkothari@uceng.uc.edu (Ravi Kothari)
Subject: Zenith 386DX, 20MHz, 70MB HD, ZCM 1492, $1000.00
Organization: University of Cincinnati
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 16:56:22 GMT

 I have the following machine for sale:

 Zenith 386DX, 20MHz machine 
 70 MB Hard disk (ESDI type 100), 16.5 ms access
 3 1/2 inch 1.44 MB Floppy drive
 2 MB of RAM
 Z549 VGA card
 ZCM 1492 FTM (Flat Tension Mask) VGA Color monitor
	Flat screen , Non-Glare 
 101 Key Keyboard, 2 Serial ports, 1 Parallel port

 Original manuals that it came with. 

In excellent condition. $1000.00 (or send me your offer).
Buyer pays shipping. Please E-Mail to address below.

Ravi.Kothari@uc.edu

Newsgroups: comp.sys.zenith