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Date:      Fri, 29 Dec 1995 16:31:42 -0700
From:      Nate Williams <nate@rocky.sri.MT.net>
To:        marc@immersive.com
Cc:        hackers@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Laptops?
Message-ID:  <199512292331.QAA15260@rocky.sri.MT.net>
In-Reply-To: <199512272350.PAA00507@blob.best.net>
References:  <199512272350.PAA00507@blob.best.net>

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> Before I go blow 3.6 kilobucks on a laptop, maybe someone has some advice for me.
> 
> I need a machine with the following:
> 
> Pentium 75
> 16MB RAM
> 800MB disk
> 28.8k modem
> Internal or external CD-ROM
> Active matrix SVGA -- with PCI bus.  Must be fast!
> 16-bit stereo sound capability

I'd look long and hard at the new NEC 4000 models.  However, the PCI
stuff that was discussed is a maybe.  I'm not sure any of the video
cards on the laptops could even saturate an ISA bus, let alone a PCI
bus.

> The price is great, the warranty is decent.  Is there anything comparable?  
> Does anyone have any good or bad experience with Swan?  Any recommendations
> for another brand?

Sounds pretty cheap, although I'd watch the upgradability of the box.
Sometimes they solder everything down and never let you change them.


Nate



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