Xref: utzoo comp.sys.laptops:2139 comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc:7073 comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware:6121 misc.consumers:27647 Path: utzoo!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!dimacs.rutgers.edu!srm From: srm@dimacs.rutgers.edu (Scott R. Myers) Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops,comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware,misc.consumers Subject: Help deciding on a Portable Computer Keywords: PORTABLE COMPUTER HELP Message-ID: Date: 3 Mar 91 03:44:46 GMT Followup-To: comp.sys.laptops Distribution: usa Organization: Rutgers University Lines: 50 I need recommendations for a Portable IBM compatible that fits the following Specs. Processor: 8088/8086/V20 Memory (RAM): 640K Display: Backlit/CGA Disk Drive: (1 or 2)1.44MB 3.5" floppy I/O: Serial/Parallel Ports Power: Battery/AC Weight: Under 7lbs Options: 2400 Baud Modem Spare Battery Cost: (without options) under $900 preferably under $700 but I will try to be realistic to get what I want. These are not written in stone. I need a machine that fits the build as closely as possible. The few I've found that come close are the following: Sharp MZ200 Panasonic CF-150B Toshiba T1000 (not SE/LE/XE) Tandy 1100 FD (really a Panasonic CF-150B w/Deskmate in ROM) Toshiba T1000SE (A little over my budget but absolutely Ideal) The Sharp MZ200 seems to fit my specs but I don't know if it has a Backlit Screen. I'm still waiting on info from Sharp. My main concern is the reliable of the products recommended and the quality of the service (ie. repairs). Thanx in advance. -- Scott R. Myers Snail: 26 Stiles Street Phone:(908)352-4162 Apartment 18 Elizabeth, NJ 07208 Arpa: srm@dimacs.rutgers.edu Uucp: ..!dimacs!srm "... No matter where you go, there you are ..."