phco@ecsvax.UUCP (John Miller) (05/15/85)
Someone told me that Zenith and Kaypro have announced IBM AT-compatible machines
based on the 80286. Does anybody know anything about this?
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John Miller (ecsvax!phco)
Dept. of Pharmacology, Univ. of N.C.-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 966-1153dmimi@ecsvax.UUCP (Miriam Clifford) (05/15/85)
I've seen the rumor about Kaypro, but have heard from the regional sales rep and seen the description of Zenith's z-200 series machines. They are ibm-at clones, reportedly faster and without the hard disk problems. They sound great! Zenith is also releasing a $999 machine with 2 disk drives and ibm compatibility--non-expandable, a lap-top and some other 'transportable' machines at very good prices. They are to be released in August (Zenith has been fairly accurate about release dates) so--- Mimi
marquard@stolaf.UUCP (Dave Marquardt) (05/24/85)
> Zenith is also releasing a $999 machine with 2 disk drives and ibm > compatibility--non-expandable, a lap-top and some other 'transportable' > machines at very good prices. They are to be released in August (Zenith > has been fairly accurate about release dates) so--- The machine comes with 256K RAM standard, which can be expanded to 1M. It weighs 14 lbs., has a blue electroluminescent screen (they made a big deal out of being able to use it in the sun, OR in the dark), and comes with a shoulder strap for carrying. I think it may have jacks for external monitors also. Dave Marquardt St. Olaf College Northfield, MN 55057 {decvax,ihnp4}!stolaf!marquard