From: Shawn R. Lin (slin01_at_mail.orion.org)
Date: Fri Jul 14 2000 - 15:05:04 EDT
Jonathan Berry wrote:
>
> What you get with the extra spindles can often be made up for
> by connecting to a LAN or installing the offending software to
> a HD in another computer and then transplanting it to its final
> recipient.
>
> As always, YMMV. There is a tradoff between spindles and
> weight.
Right on! I have a 1 spindle machine (TP 560X) and at only 4.1 lbs
including battery, I can't complain. It's also only 1.2" thick. It's
easy to carry and is my favorite. I have a 760C (2-spindle) and it's
way too thick and heavy to be to my liking. I gave it to my girlfriend.
Installing software is easy via network cards connected to the PC via
crossover cable anyway. I have a DOS network boot disk that allows me
to install Win98 off of my desktop machine. I also have wireless
networking that would allow me to install software (slowly) off of my
desktop machine, but at 1mbps it's more suitable for printer and
internet sharing. I can't wait till 802.11b wireless cards come down in
price.
Shawn
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