[TP701c] New/Refurbished purchase, what should I be aware of?

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From: Calvin White (cwhite_at_micronet.net)
Date: Tue May 12 1998 - 23:57:41 EDT

    I just purchased a 701c from IBM for light word
processing and database entry at remote locations. It's not
meant as a desktop replacement, so I can handle the slow
processor.

    I'm aware that the built in modem is rather slow, and
sometimes unreliable (stops working). Are there any other
problem areas I should pay attention to? The screen is an
obvious area I'll pay close attention to, but what about the
rest of the unit? Anyone ever have any problems w/ the
Butterfly keyboard? I assume it should move smoothly? The
unit hasn't arrived yet, but IBM gives seven day money back
guarantee, so I'd like to go over it w/ a fine tooth comb
when it arrives.

    I plan to install Win95, possibly NT4 -- any
suggestions?

    I'm also in the market for an extremely small hardcover
case, preferably the aluminum sided type. Plastic would
work fine too. Any suggestions, I haven't seen any that are
very slim/small.

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