Xref: utzoo comp.unix.i386:5834 comp.sys.laptops:839 Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!nems!mimsy!haven!aplcen!uakari.primate.wisc.edu!sdd.hp.com!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!bbn.com!orc!decwrl!nsc!pyramid!infmx!aland From: aland@infmx.UUCP (Colonel Panic) Newsgroups: comp.unix.i386,comp.sys.laptops Subject: Re: Unix on a T5200? Summary: check out "lunchbox" machines Message-ID: <4475@infmx.UUCP> Date: 12 Jun 90 04:30:37 GMT References: <1990Jun11.023538.7101@esegue.segue.boston.ma.us> Reply-To: aland@infmx.UUCP (alan denney) Distribution: na Organization: INFORMIX Professional Services ("Peace thru Normalization") Lines: 89 In article <1990Jun11.023538.7101@esegue.segue.boston.ma.us> johnl@esegue.segue.boston.ma.us (John R. Levine) writes: >I am looking for a Unix system that I can take with me on trips, so as not to >lose a moment's hacking time merely because I happen to be on top of some >mountain with spectacular views or something. Uh, below you say you don't want it battery-powered. Stick to mountains with spectacular views *and* A.C. outlets... :-] >Here are what I think I need: You may want to take a look at the better "lunchbox" machines. For example, the Dolch PAC 386-25C: >386DX, 20 MHz or better, 387 would be nice if I run X 25 MHz. 20 MHz is also an option, as is a 486 >4MB RAM, probably expandable at least to 8 MB 2 MB base, expandable to 8 (486, to 16) >at least a 100 MB Disk can get 100 or 200 MB disk on all models >decent screen, preferably VGA or better to run X both have plasma VGA screens >modem, the faster the better, though I suppose I could plug in an external > Telebit T1000 indeed. or, use a card modem; these things have 3-4 16-bit slots >ethernet, to get stuff in and out put a standard network card into one of the slots. the WD8003E is only a few ounces... >5.25" floppy would be nice, 3.5" is OK (most Unix softare seems to come on > 5.25" disks.) either, or both >runs 386/ix, since that's the Unix I've got they claim UNIX compatibility; I don't have a current ISC compatibility list... >Running on batteries is unimportant, when I'm on a plane I sleep. The Toshiba The Dolch *can* run from a heavy battery for a short period of time, but it's no picnic. If you need battery freedom with any frequency, go with Toshiba or Zenith. >T5200 appears to qualify nicely on every point except perhaps the last. (It Plus, they are pricier and less durable... >has one long and one short internal slot, enough for an internal Telebit modem >and an Ethernet card.) Has anyone actually run 386/ix or some other Unix on MAYBE. I've seen the slot access, and it's a mighty tight fit... If you want to put something hunky like a ports card in there, good luck. >one? Is there some other machine I should be considering? A lunchbox machine >like the Compaq Portable 386 would be a possibility, though the Compaq is >pretty expensive and its expansion memory is unbelievably expensive. One of many reasons why I loathe Compaq... >Thanks, as always, in advance >-- >John R. Levine, Segue Software, POB 349, Cambridge MA 02238, +1 617 864 9650 I don't actually have a Dolch; I'm just using them as an example. I've heard only good things about their equipment, and we had one here for awhile. They seem to be pretty well thought-out for their market. They are located in San Jose, phone # (800) 538-7506 outside of CA, (800) 223-2077 within. I have no interest in Dolch except as a satisfied non-customer. [-: -- Alan Denney # Informix # aland@informix.com # {pyramid|uunet}!infmx!aland "She makes champagne out of 7-Up and cheap wine -- a Chemist." "Earth to Doris", Was (Not Was)