[comp.sys.laptops] *** OPINIONS WANTED -- Epson LT-20 Lapto

DLJ0@NS.CC.LEHIGH.EDU (David L. Johnson) (06/27/91)

I'm using one right now.  The CPU is a V-30, which by my PCSHELL
utility runs at 340% of the original PC.  Not bad, speed-wise.  the
screen's OK, for a CGA screen with a 1.4 aspect ratio.  The screens on
Toshibas are better, I think.

I even use Windows 3.0 (in real mode) and like it.  It is fast enough
for that.

Disadvantages:  I have some esoteric software that doesn't seem to run
right on it.  It's beta stuff, so it might not be the machine's
problem.  Also, I can't find any extra memory, and have been told that
it doesn't exist.  I also can't find the damn car-battery converter.
Those who used to carry it say it'd run between $80 - 100, which seems
too high, anyway.  (Any help you could give me on that would be great).
The hard drive is not as fast as I'd like, but adequate.

When I was looking, this was the cheapest psuedo-reliable brand with a
backlit screen and a hard drive.  There may be other options now.

Write back if you have more questions.

David L. Johnson                    ID:  dlj0@lehigh.bitnet    or
Christmas-Saucon Hall #14, rm 211        dlj0@ns.cc.lehigh.edu
Department of Mathematics
Lehigh University                   Telephone: 215-758-3759 (office)
Bethlehem, PA  18015                           215-828-3708 (home)