[comp.sys.laptops] Dataworld laptop

pastor@PRC.Unisys.COM (Jon Pastor) (04/23/91)

Anyone have any direct experience with (or heard anything about) the Data
NB/320SX?  For $2995, you get:

	80386SX-20, 6.5 lb., 8.5x11x2 inches
	4MB RAM
	20MB HD
	1.44MB floppy
	VGA LCD triple-twist 640x480
	2400BPS modem
	2 serial, 1 parallel, external VGA and keyboard ports
	3-4 hour battery
	DOS 4.01, FastLynx and cables, battery monitor, and smart cursor
	soft case

There are 2 less expensive versions: $2850 without the modem, and $2650 with
only 2MB of memory.

Extras include:

	60MB disk upgrade	     =<	$ 600 (not yet available)
	Extra battery			$  95
	charging stand			   95
	MS Windows 3.0+Xenix mouse	   95

I had been thinking Zeos until I saw the Data ad.  The Zeos with 5MB, modem,
extra battery, case, and charging stand and DOS is $3195, so the Data costs
almost exactly the same.  Comparing features for the same money,

	the Zeos has 5MB and the Data 4MB
	the Zeos is SX-16 and the Data is SX-20
	the Data can be upgraded with SIMMs to 8 or 16MB for $100/MB
	the Data has an expansion cabinet available
	Zeos has only one serial port, no external keyboard connector

We've heard several testimonials for Zeos; any words for Data?

BTW, there's a review of 386SX laptops in the May PC World; also of small
trackballs.