From: sztarkin_at_bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu
Date: Thu Dec 16 1993 - 13:32:32 EST
Gentlemen:
Thank you, I have received the messages. I have a 750C 12/340 with OS/2,
Ami Pro and 1-2-3. On order so far is an AT&T KIT and FaxWorks for OS/2.
My name is Brian Tarkington, sorry about the confusion. Since my Thinkpad
is not yet ready for communication, I am using the university's Email
system which is worse than using an old XT with WordStar. I am very slow
at typing, and I can overrun it. The commands are bizarre- it is very
unpleasant to use- pure garbage. We have tons of computer jockeys here and
a major center. Why they cannot come up with something better is beyond
me.
My Thinkpad's battery has been "exercised" about 10 times since Nov. 12,
the happy day I received it. Subjectively, It now seems to lose less
charge and last longer than initially. However, most recently after a
full charge, no use for a couple of days and booting up without the AC
connected, it was at 83% of capacity. I am pretty sure I have the ports
off. So, either start-up consumes the power or the battery is still somehow
losing its charge with time? Apart from this, the unit has performed
flawlessly with the only problems caused by my inexperience.
Concerning modems, while I have already decided on the AT&T (with the help of
Sean Chou), Megahertz should have released their new units with 16550's,
Xjack and OS/2 drivers. These might be worth considering.
Brian K. Tarkington
University of California at Davis
Email: bktarkington_at_ucdavis.edu
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