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From: Nate Williams <nate@rocky.sri.MT.net>
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Subject: Re: Laptops?
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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