Re: Withdrawal info

From: Guy W. Farrell (gfarrell_at_oasis.vpia.uconn.edu)
Date: Fri Oct 04 1996 - 10:50:35 EDT

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> I buy IBM because right now a well-supported machine is of more importance
> than a great performance system. Considering what I've heard about Toshiba's
> support, IBM could clean up if they strengthened the line. As it is, I'll be
> considering other companies for the 1st time when it's time to replace the
> 701, unless things change drastically.
> epbrown
> epbrown_at_enteract.com
> Laptop Central
> http://www.enteract.com/~epbrown

Bottom line on performance: if you want power DON'T by a laptop ...
any brand. Performance of the better P133 laptops is still only ~P90
desktop speed. Thats the penalty for portability.

Anyone have some Zif stats?

Guy W. Farrell
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