Re: 560x v. 600

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From: epbrown (epbrown_at_enteract.com)
Date: Sun Apr 05 1998 - 18:53:31 EDT


On Sun, 5 Apr 1998 12:44:34 -1000, you wrote:
>The 701's form factor has IMHO two big advantages over that of the 560:
>(1) It fits better in luggage and briefcases; in particular, I have a
>briefcase in which the 701 fits perfectly sideways (and which I no longer
>use, since when I put the 560 in it *not* sideways I get a couple of inches
>of useless space); and (2) It fits better on small workspaces (airlplane tray
>tables, desk typing returns). If I could get get my 560's performance and
>reliability in the 701 package, I would instantly opt for the latter.

        You mean, "in a Thinkpad," right? The Toshiba 320CT Porteges cover
the ground well enough, I'd think. And HP's Omnibook is a good system,
if they'd only drop that stupid right-hand only mouse.
        epbrown
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