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From: kawakami@bigbang.Berkeley.EDU (John Kawakami)
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Subject: Re: WOW!!!!
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In response to Mark Choi:

I think the only thing an ST notebook would need is a backlit screen and
a suite of software to transfer/convert files from PC and Mac programs to
ST programs and vice versa.

The essence of a portable computer is portability.  Adding features like
color monitor support seems extraneous.  After all, how likely is it that
one would carry the computer to an unoccupied (or occupied) SC1224 or SM124?
A floppy is a thorny question.  It's probably necessary because of market
demands, but I'm sure many would do without.

Perhaps one thing to consider is a space for two Mac ROMs.  And a contract
with Dave Small.

Current PC notebooks are sold primarily to current computer owners.  They
run at $1500 up past $3000.  If Atari wants to succeed, they will have to
tap both the current Atari market and the PC market.



John Kawakami                  kawakami@ocf.berkeley.edu
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