Chapman.ESM8@XEROX.COM (11/07/87)
[comp.sys.workstations was having some problems sending mail into netnews. Due to the fact that most of the mail is now quite old I have to fudge the Date: headers to keep things in netnews. The old date is Date: 6 Oct 87 17:41:26 PDT (Tuesday) I'll include the correct date for any messages I have to change like this. -ds] I am doing a survey of current lap top computers. If you have any information, or can give me pointers to review articles, or can comment on specific products, I would appreciate your help. I am not on the dls, so reply to me directly. I will summarize back to the dls if there is enough interest expressed. Please forward to any other dls which might be able to help. Points to comment on: 1. Physical parameters: size, weight, display type, built-in mass storage, built-in modem, built-in printer, battery internal or external, period of operation on battery, A/C power converter availability, etc. 2. Software/CPU parameters: CPU, bytes of RAM, operating system and compatibility, operating speed, software included (i.e. Wordprocessing, spread sheets, modem programs, etc.). 3. Manufacturers/Distributors, including phone # and/or address, if possible (so I can go straight to the horse's a** (oops) mouth if I want to). 4. Price or price range. 5. Can the system function as a fax, either through software or hardware? 6. Options: external monitor, external printer, external keyboard, external mass storage, more memory, etc. 6. Anything else I haven't covered that you think is significant. Thanks in advance, Cheryl