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From: latzko@marsenius.rutgers.edu (Alexander Latzko)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc
Subject: Re: laptops with builtin ethernet ?
Date: 17 Aug 92 21:45:01 GMT
Followup-To: comp.sys.laptops
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

xjeldc@lustorfs.ldc.lu.se (Jan Engvald LDC) writes:

>In article <1992Aug14.171335.23426@cti-software.nl> pim@cti-software.nl (Pim Zandbergen) writes:

>>I know of the Zenith Z-Note, but there is no packet
>>driver for it (yet), and is not like any other network card.

>They advertise that support for MS LANmanager, Banyan Vines and Novell 
>Netware is included. Does anyone know how. Do they have ODI driver and

I have several Zenith Z-Notes and love them ( they even run linux
nicely .)  The built in ehternet card support is limited to ODI and
ndis at this point in time.  I remember seeing a note from Russ Nelson
to the effect he had just gotten development hardware to write a
packet driver for it.

alex

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From: edlee@chinet.chi.il.us (Edward Lee)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Need an external keyboard adaptor
Date: 12 Aug 92 19:39:28 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Chinet - Public Access UNIX

I bought a new Omnikey keyboard today to use with my Packard Bell
386SX/16 computer and discovered that the interface cable that comes
with the keyboard is incompatible with the Packard Bell laptop's
external keyboard connector.  The external keyboard connector on the
Packard Bell laptop looks identical to the female connector on the
Omnikey keyboard, somewhat like this:

   o   o
  o  O  o
    o o

However, the interface cable terminates to a standard desktop
keyboard connector with 5 evenly spaced pins:


 o       o
  o     o
     o

Do any of you know of an adaptor cable that will let me use the
Omnikey keyboard with my Packard Bell laptop?


-Ed L
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: grichard@swimming.cis.ohio-state.edu (Golden Richard III)
Subject: Low power Intel 486 chips
Organization: The Ohio State University, Department of Computer and Information Science
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 15:52:25 GMT



In the Dataworld ad in the latest Computer Shopper two new 486
notebooks have been announced.   The ad seems to state (I'm covering
myself here) that low power versions of the Intel 486SX and DX are
used.  Does anyone have any specifics on either these machines or the
chips?  I didn't know Intel had these out yet.



--Golden

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grichard@cis.ohio-state.edu                                   (614) 292-0056
From: bk916@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Corby Grubb)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: RS Model 100 32K w/Accessories for sale
Date: 20 Aug 92 04:32:34 GMT
Reply-To: bk916@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Corby Grubb)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)


Radio Shack Model 100 with 32K and these accessories:
	1- Computer cassette recorder, model CCR-82  26-1209
	1- 100K disk drive, model 26-3808 (uses 3.5" floppies)
	1- Box of 10 diskettes for above drive
	1- Foam-lined transport case
	2- AC adapters (computer and disk drive)
	1- Set original manuals
	1- Set original interconnecting cables
	1- Phone line connection kit
	3- Casette-loaded 3rd party programs
	1- Portable Computer Support Group "Super Rom" which contains:
	     four integrated programs:
		spreadsheet, word processor, data base, outliner
	1- Set of 3 original manuals for "Super Rom"
	1- RS model DMP-200 printer w/cable, manual and extra ribbon
	Numerous additional books, etc. pertaining to the model 100.
	Everything works and looks like new.
The first $350 takes the package.  Original costs were well over $2200.
Please Email if interested.
-- 
Corby Grubb  bk916
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: st1lv@rosie.uh.edu (McLeod, Stephen)
Subject: Just a datapoint.  What I got my NEC for...
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: University of Houston
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 15:06:00 GMT

I waited close to three months but I when I finally go my laptop I paid $200.
Here's what I got.

   NEC Multispeed laptop, non BL screen, 2 720k drives, various ports.
   "builtin" software that's pretty good and accessible via a "pop up" key.
   dot matrix printer.
   Word processing software, turbo basic, procomm, lotus 1-2-3.
   PC-Laptop cables & software.
   Builtin 2400 modem.
   mouse

So happy hunting to those still looking.  There are good prices out there if you
wait.
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The Eternal? Student
From: graff@vnet.ibm.com (Michael Graff)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 10:30:53 PDT
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Gateway Handbook 286 2.75 lbs

In <1992Aug19.063526.14118@Princeton.EDU> Frank Bertoldi writes:

>Does anyone out there have any experience with the
>(new?) Gateway Handbook computer, which seems to be
>the smallest and lightest notebook on the market.
>I need one mostly for text editing and travel/communication,
>so this one seems outstanding, despite its unusual
>price for a 286-based machine, ca. $1600 incl. some
>useful options.

Well, it's not a 286, it's a C&T F8680 "PC on a chip" 8086-compatible.
Gateway claims "286-class speed".  It should be fine for what you've
described.

>Well, I've never touched the thing, but put an order in
>today. There is a 4 weeks delivery time at the moment,
>enough to cancel the order if anyone would recommend
>against it.

>Are there any other notebooks out that can compete with
>the Gateway? Has anyone seen reviews of it?

The Gateway Handbook is the first of the "subnotebook" class.  There
will likely be more by the end of the year.  I've seen initial reviews
in recent issues of the usual magazines (PC World and such).

The next closest thing at the moment is the Dell 320SLi.  It's about a
pound or so heavier and somewhate bigger than the Gateway, a little
under the usual notebook size.  It's also a 386SL-20 and a bit more
expensive than the Gateway Handbook.

When more subnotebooks start to appear, I suspect the price will dip
below $1000 compared to the current Handbook $1295 price.  I think the
Handbook is perhaps a bit overpriced at the moment, but it's the only
one of its kind for now.

...Michael Graff
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: chein@eng.auburn.edu (Tsan Heui)
Subject: 286 Laptop for sale
Organization: Auburn University Engineering
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 04:11:14 GMT


I have a Bondwell B310 laptop computer for sale.

Bondwell B310:

  80C286, 12MHz (zero wait state) CPU
  2 Meg. RAM
  1 1.44 Floppy Drive
  40 M Conner Hard Disk Drive
  2 RS232 serial, 1 parallel, 1 CGA port.
  3 rechargeable batteries.
  Adaptor/charger
  Size: 13x12.2x2.2 inch.
  Weight: 8.5lb (w/battery pack)
  10.5" supertwist, nonglare, high contrast LCD display
  Real-time calendar/clock (battery backup)

Prefer to sell it as listed above. For 2MB memory, about 1.4MB of it is 
configured as a RAM drive and is very nice in running programs including
WordPerfect. The hard disk can be turned off and therefore no noise except
your typing keystrokes can be heard.

I include 3 rechargeable batteries. For new batteries, each would cost more than$50. I am asking $725 for above system. If I can find a buyer for 1MB memory
upgrade board and 2 rechargeable batteries for $140 ($80 (1 M RAM) + $60
(batteries, $30 each)), I may sell the laptop for $600 (with just 1 Meg. RAM and
1 battery).

E-mail me if you are interested.


From: Alexandros.Gougousoudis@f41.n2403.z2.fidonet.org (Alexandros Gougousoudis)
Sender: postmaster@p2.f41.n2403.z2.fidonet.org
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Internal Modem for Toshiba
Date: 15 Aug 92  20:21:00 EST

 > From: kritchie@mail1.cis.umn.edu (Kent C Ritchie)
 > Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops

Hi Kent,

 > Try calling Megahertz @ 1-800-Laptops.  I think they have a 2400
 > data/9600 fax
 > modem for around $350 if my memory serves me correctly.


thanks for your Info, but you don't help me with an 1-800 toll-free Number.
These Numbers aren't accessible form outside the US (especially from Germany), thats what I have written in my initial Mail.
If you are so nice and look for an Fax or regular Number?

thanks
  Alex

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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: iwelch@agsm.ucla.edu (Ivo Welch)
Subject: Contrast Ratios
Organization: UCLA, Anderson Graduate School Of Management
Date: 19 Aug 92 10:13:35 PDT


I    am curious  to    find out   about   how  reliable and  important
manufacturer's contrast ratios are.  Apparently, Toshiba claims a 15:1
ratio for the T2200SX, and 17:1 for the T3300SL.  I believe most other
manufacturers are claiming  a 12:1  ratio.   These three  numbers seem
like a big difference in visibility to me. Are they?

I am   also curious about    key-travel.   What non-Toshiba   notebook
computers   have  decent (long)  key-travel?  (I   do  not care  about
full-size!)

/ivo welch

PS: Any other comments about the T2200SX are appreciated, too.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: anthony@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Anthony J Stieber)
Subject: Re: Keyboard is all important
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 21:49:32 GMT

In article <1684282DD.X005CB@tamvm1.tamu.edu> X005CB@tamvm1.tamu.edu (Chris Barnes) writes:
>In article <chein.920812204021@wilbur.eng.auburn.edu>
>   chein@eng.auburn.edu (Tsan Heui) writes:
>>With a keyboard of 16" on a laptop? You must be kidding.
>>Sure, why not. Imagine this: a full-size keyboard with a SAME SIZE cover
>>and a 14x6" display .... Who would buy such a baby?

>>You don't need a FULL-SIZE keyboard laptop.

Please, telling people what they do and do not want smacks of
big-brotherism.  I do find the request for a laptop with a 16" keyboard
unusual, even bizzare, though.  However, keyboards are among the most
subjective of computer features, and some people have special wants and
needs.

>>BTW, it's not laptop anymore. Try portable or desktop.

>You can call it a tomato for all I care, I just want a machine that
>I can use and carry with me.

You did ask for an extremly large "laptop".  You can get close to what
you want with an old Toshiba T3200, T5200, and perhaps a few machines
made by Mitsubishi.  The Toshibas are 14.6W x 15.6D x 3.9H.  They have
a numeric keypad, but the function keys are across the top, and there
aren't dedicated cursor keys.  Note that there are other models of
Toshibas that do not have the numeric keypad.  I'm not sure of Toshiba
still sells these huge machines anymore.  If they don't, check out
misc.forsale.computers, they often come up there.  You could also
check out old portable computer magazine reviews.

Also consider non-laptop computers.  Lunch box machines have been
around for some time now, some are even battery powered.  Machines like
the Ergo Moby Brick are very small desktop machines with conventional
keyboards and monitors.

You've said how important they keyboard is for you.  Could you
elaborate on other details, such as CPU, hard drive (if any), battery
life (if any), one piece laptop vs multipart system, etc.  The more
information you provide, the more we can help you.

--
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: jpgraham@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (John P Graham)
Subject: Cx486SLC
Organization: The Ohio State University
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 01:45:43 GMT

Can anyone tell me what the difference between a Cx486SLC processor
and a i486DX/SX is? I have seen Radio Shack selling a laptop with
the Cx486SLC for ~$2000 ... They offer a i386SL for ~$3000!
Also what is the signifigance of the labels SL,AX,DX??

Any help greatly appreciated ,
Many thanks ,
John.
From: guy@ns.network.com (Guy D'Andrea)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Question RE: T1000SE battery
Date: 17 Aug 92 19:19:44 GMT
Organization: Network Systems Corporation

In article <92230.042923AUWAC@ASUACAD.BITNET> <AUWAC@ASUACAD.BITNET> writes:
>Hello to all....
>I've had a used T1000SE for the past four months, and it's worked great.
>However, the battery has finally died, and now I'm having problems with the
>system.  It seems that the battery has to be charged in order for me to use the
>system, even when it's plugged in.  I can't get the thing to power on, now that
>the battery is dead.  Anyone have a similar problem?  Any suggestions? 
>Thanks much,
>Bill Collins
>
Well I talked to an T1000SE owner and "yes" it needs a "good" battery in it to
work at all.  This seems a bit odd and it shouldn't be too difficult to bypass
this some how.  Anyone know if Toshiba ever come out with a way to power 
"AC ONLY" on a T1000SE?  One should be able to feed the voltage the laptop
needs directly at the battery connection inside the T1000SE and bypass putting
a battery in it.  
 
I suppose it would be too much to get a schematic for the T1000SE eh'?  ;-)


 guy@nsco.network.com, Guy Dandrea, Network Systems Corp., Mpls. MN 55428,  USA 
                        1-800-328-9108  Fax:(612)424-1736
From: RFM@psuvm.psu.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: cheap tape backup
Date: 21 Aug 92 02:13:06 GMT
 <1992Aug18.144842.19193@cbnewsk.cb.att.com>
 <1992Aug20.201826.20735@pony.Ingres.COM>
Distribution: na
Organization: Penn State University

Microsolution Backpacks are sold by, among others, Bulldog Computers -- they
advertise in PC Magazine. Infoworld carries an ad for them. You can call
at 815-756-3411, or fax to 815-756-2928.  Why do I know this? 'Cuz I'm
counting my $pennies to see if I can come up with enough to buy one myself.
Actually, $Bucks, around $450.
BobM
From: rion@Ingres.COM (Rion Cassidy (x3357) OGT)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: cheap tape backup
Date: 14 Aug 92 00:37:10 GMT
Reply-To: rion@Ingres.COM
Organization: Ask Computer Systems Inc., Ingres Division, Alameda CA 94501

For those of you like me who have been waiting for a cheap tape backup
solution, Colorado Memory Systems will be coming out shortly with a
unit called "stacker" that is equivalent to their "Jumbo" units (120 &
250 MB), but it attaches to the parallel port and has an external
power supply.

It seems ludicrous to me that with the popularity of $1500-$2000 laptops,
the only tape backup you could get for them until the "stacker" would
cost $1000+.  The "stacker" should have a street price of around $350
for the 250 MB version.  They claim that the data transfer rate will 
actually be higher than the current version which uses a floppy controller.
 
 Rion
From: anderson@mayo.edu (Alfred I. Anderson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Wireless Network Connection
Date: 20 Aug 92 20:29:40 GMT
Organization: Mayo Foundation

Has anyone had experience using a wireless LAN connection on a portable 
device?  I've got a Toshiba T440SXC that I would dearly love to have access 
our Token Ring network over a radio or infrared linkage.  There are only a 
few vendors....

I'll watch this newsgroup to see if anyone reports experiences (or you can 
email me directly if you wish).

I'll summarize if sufficient interest.

Alfred
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Alfred Anderson                Internet:    anderson@Mayo.edu
Mayo Foundation - Rochester MN 55905
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From: d9mikael@dtek.chalmers.se (Mikael Wahlgren)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: IBM L40SX
Date: 20 Aug 92 18:38:53 GMT
Organization: Chalmers University of Technology

I just bought a IBM PS/2 L40SX laptop.  I have some questions about it
(and especially the manuals).

Is the serial port driven by a standard UART (i.e. would it be possible
to replace it with a 16550 UART.  I suppose not).

In the manuals they talk about a FAX-modem.  What kind of fax-modem is
that?  In Sweden, IBM don't sell a fax-modem for this computer at all.

In the (swedish) manual they say in one place that when the computer goes
into suspend mode, when battery power is low, you have to replace the
battery with a new one OR connect the computer to the mains within one
hour.

On the other hand, they say in another place in the same manual that the
mains adapter MUST NOT be connected to the computer while it is in
suspend mode!

Another note about the suspend mode.  It is possible to force the computer
into suspend mode, by issuing the command "PS2 OFF".  In the manual they
say that to awake the computer from suspend mode, you can issue the command
"PS2 ON".  The problem is that while the computer is in suspend mode, it
isn't possible to type ANYTHING at the keyboard, and thus it is impossible
to issue the command "PS2 ON".  Very smart indeed...<g>

Mikael Wahlgren      d9mikael@dtek.chalmers.se
From: mickeyf@vnet.ibm.com (Mickey Ferguson)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 09:59:27 PDT
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Keyboard is all important
Organization: Rolm
Disclaimer: This note represents my views, not those of Rolm or IBM
News-Software: UReply 3.0

In <168419C3D.X005CB@tamvm1.tamu.edu> Chris Barnes writes:
>Does anybody make a laptop that uses a FULL-SIZE keyboard.  I don't
>mean one that has a plug for a real keyboard, but a laptop that
>is actually wider than 16 inches.
>
>I don't know if this has been discussed before, but I (for one)
>simply refuse to use (much less buy) any pc with an unusable (read
>to narrow) keyboard.  From what I have seen, this includes EVERY
>SINGLE laptop on the market.  What a pitty.

Chris, what I would suggest is that you buy a regular notebook computer,
and then just bring along a separate keyboard.  Most of the notebooks
today can handle external keyboards.  If one were to build a machine which
had a full-size keyboard, nobody (except for yourself :) would buy it
because most need that smaller size.

I guess the biggest question to consider is this:  What's so bad about
having a notebook and a separate, full-sized, detached keyboard?

Mickey Ferguson -- Rolm -- FergusoM at scrvm2 -- mickeyf@vnet.ibm.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
From: rion@Ingres.COM (Rion Cassidy (x3357) OGT)
Subject: color LCD's 
Reply-To: rion@Ingres.COM 
Organization: Ask Computer Systems Inc., Ingres Division, Alameda CA 94501
Date: 19 Aug 92 19:35:41 GMT

I've seen a lot of ravings about some of the new color LCD's that are
available in this group.  Since the displays must be pretty fast, I started
wondering if these things have a "refresh" rate similar to CRTs, and if so
if there any problems with flicker.

My curiosity is because a) I would like to get one of these, but have a 
sensitivity to screen flicker and b)  If the price drops, color LCDs could
start displacing CRTs on the desktop.  If nothing else they take up a lot
less room!

Rion

Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,misc.forsale.computers
From: faulkner@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Brian )
Subject: Re: >>>T1000SE laptop forsale or trade<<<
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 01:48:42 GMT

<AUWAC@ASUACAD.BITNET> writes:

>Hi to all.  Here's the system forsale:

>Toshiba 1000SE Laptop

>80C88 CPU
>640K RAM
>1.44 Meg 3.5" diskdrive
>8" x 5" backlit LCD display, 80 x 25 characters, EGA

If it's really a T1000SE, then it only has Double CGA (640x400) 
and they come standard with 1meg RAM...

>MS-DOS 3.30 on ROM and disk
>Under six pounds
>10" x 12" x 1.75"
>--> Brand new battery (just purchased yesterday)
>Ports:  Expansion, Comms, Printer/External diskdrive
>Compartments for expanded memory and an internal modem

>This system is *ideal* for taking notes.  It comes with Volkswriter III and
>the manual.  Volkswriter III has a 170,000 word spell checker, and math
>capabilities.  Plus, the whole thing fits on one 1.44 Meg disk, with over
>300K room left for writing files.  That way, you won't have to deal with
>carrying a lot of disks around.  Includes diagnostics and supplemental disk,
>the system disk, and the power adapter.

>First person to offer $350 gets it.  Also, if you have a 9600 external modem
>that's Hayes compatable, I would happily work that into a trade.

>Bill Collins
>Arizona State University
From: jeff@eng.umd.edu (Jeffrey Frey)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Zeos Pocket PC and Flash Memory
Date: 22 Aug 92 12:26:37 GMT
Organization: College of Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park

Zeos started off, about a week ago, promising 3 week delivery for the
Pocket PC.  Now, they're up to four weeks.  They don't say this is a
supply/demand problem...just supply.    

Incidentally there's a good article on Flash memory and its implications
for computers, in the latest IEEE Spectrum.

Jeff
From: nchow@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca (Norman Chow)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: notebook for sale
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 10:50:52 MDT
Organization: Edmonton Remote Systems #3, Edmonton, AB, Canada

$1700 will get you this 3.1 Kg Leading Edge Notebook computer:
 
386SX/20 CPU with:
    -387SX math coprocessor socket
    -hardware password protection
    -fax/modem slot
    -1 parallel printer/external FDD port
    -1 serial port
 
VGA 640X480
    -CCFT sidelit LCD
    -256K VRAM
    -supports external VGA 800X600
 
2 Meg RAM, expandable to 5 Meg
 
80 Meg HD
 
3.5" 1.44 Meg FDD
 
3 Hour ni-cad battery (more with System Standby mode)
    -AC adapter/battery charger
 
Your choice of MS-DOS 5.0 or DR-DOS 6.0
    -DR-DOS 6.0 Superstor option gives you a 160 Meg HD
 
Windows 3.0 and MS Works for Windows
 
This is a limited time offer expiring August 31, 1992.

Norman Chow              nchow@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca
Edmonton Remote Systems:  Celebrating 10 years of service to Northern Alberta
From: Alexandros.Gougousoudis@f41.n2403.z2.fidonet.org (Alexandros Gougousoudis)
Sender: postmaster@p2.f41.n2403.z2.fidonet.org
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Internal Modem for Toshiba
Date: 12 Aug 92  19:13:00 EST

Hi,

I'am searching for an internal Modem for the Toshiba T1200HB.
It should have 2400 Bit/s with MNP and SENDfax, does anyone have Information where I can get this cheap?
I don't have any addresses, where I can order. I saw an american company in our local Computer-magazine, but the only thing I saw there, was an Internal 2400 with V42bis and Send/Rec Fax for approx 1000$, too much for me, anyone knows a cheaper source?
If so, please post Fax-Number also (and no 1-800 Number, because it is not accessible from outside the US).
Or in other countries (like Taiwan, or UK?).

Thanks
  Alex

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From: kritchie@mail1.cis.umn.edu (Kent C Ritchie)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,misc.forsale.computers
Subject: Re: >>>T1000SE laptop forsale or trade<<<
Date: 21 Aug 92 03:05:50 GMT
Organization: University of Minnesota

One more correction... it has an 80C86 processor.

--Kent
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From: hinr@hobo.ECE.ORST.EDU (Robert Hinz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: PB HD Warning
Date: 13 Aug 92 01:57:23 GMT
Followup-To: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Distribution: usa
Organization: ECE Dept.,OSU,Corvallis

In article <892@emoryu1.cc.emory.edu> labccc@emory.edu (Chris Chung) writes:
>
>When carrying around your PB's, your should shut down, NOT sleep.
>The sleep mode doesn't park the R/W head of the HD.  You can risk
>crashing your HD and worse.... permanently damaging your HD.
>The sleep mode is cool in that if you need to leave and haven't
>finished what you're doing you can pick up where you stopped.
>Unfortunalely you kinka have to give that up to protect your HD.
>Apple shout make a sleep mode that parks the heads.
>
>Chris Chung

This is not what I have heard from several sources. As I understand it
the PB _does_ park the HD heads when it sleeps. In addition Apple gives no
warning that I can find about transporting a sleeping PB. Where did you
get your information? Does anyone know for SURE? Where are you Blue Meanies
from Apple? Let's have th real scoop here!

Rob Hinz
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Oregon State University
hinr@ece.orst.edu
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