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From: brian@NCoast.ORG (Brian Keith Gaiser)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Portfolio vs Wizard OZ-8000
Message-ID: <1991Apr2.034036.11439@NCoast.ORG>
Date: 2 Apr 91 03:40:36 GMT
Sender: Brian K. Gaiser (CMS, Inc.)
Organization: North Coast Public Access Un*x (ncoast)
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       Hello , I am new to this news group so forgive me if this has been hashed       over already  :).....   

       I have a Sharp Wizard OZ-7000. (In fact I am an authorized Sharp Dealer).      
       Sharp has recently released their new OZ-8000 Wizard.  
      
       It has these features: 
 
       Up to 128K, QWERTY Keyboard, Built-in Scheduler, Calendar, Memo, World          time zones, Outline maker, TERMINAL program, unit to unit xfer, PC xfer
       and many option cards.  The cards include: Spreadsheets, Speller/Thes.,
       City guides, Time/expense managers, language translators, games, BASIC
       and other RAM packs.                                                       

       Very soon to come, they have the Holy Bible and more games as well as 
       other programming languages.

  
       What I would like to know is how does this product stack up against 
       the ATARI Portfolio ?   What RAM option cards does the Portfolio have?
       How good is it as a terminal ?  Does it have good general organizer 
       features ?   How is it's calendar and spread sheet ?  Is there good 
       stocks of info cards available such as CITY GUIDES and the BIBLE or 
       other reference material ?   Is it easy to use ?  Does it fit in one's
       inner suit coat pocket ?   How long do the batteries last?   What 
       kind of PC upload/download capabilities does it have, what file formats
       will it support ?   Is there good OEM commitment to put popular 
       software and games on it ?   What peripherals can you get and at what 
       retail cost ?  How easy is the word processor, and can it be used with
       Word Perfect or Professional Write on a PC host ? 

       Lastly I would like some ATARI phone numbers to get info on this unit, 
       and perhaps get the ability to distribute it.  

       My company caters to small business clients and many of the CEOs and 
       board members look to me for this kind of product.  


       Just FYI     : Wizard OZ-7000     Retail=$299,  My Price to you=$220
                      Wizard OZ-8000     Retail=$399,  My Price to you=$318
 
                       Most option cards Retail $120-$200  Mine $98-$180

      Any info will be much appreciated. 

   
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