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From: tohaver@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Timothy J O'Haver)
Subject: Re: Need advice on IBM L40SX
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I've spent some time with the IBM and the Compaq.  Here are my impressions.

The IBM is a solid machine, with good speed, a fair display and an excellent
keyboard.  The standard carrying case is a joke, and I would wait for third
party memory and modems to make the IBM more affordable.  The size of the 
For a large organization with lotsr travel.  It was tolerable elsewhere.
IBM's service record will also sell lots of laptops to large organizations.

After muffing the 286 machine repeatedly, Compaq is finally producing laptops
sans cracking cases and exploding hard drives.  Even though I'm accustomed to
the keyboard, I wouldn't want to do any serious work with it.  The size and
the (accessory) carrying case make it an excellent choice for frequent
travelers.  To my eye, the display is substantially better than the IBM.
Compaq laptop service, in my opinion, is an oxymoron.

Personally (and from a user's perspective) I like the Compaq better because I
use my laptop most when I travel.

If I had to code on the thing or support a thousand of them, I'd get the IBM.
          
-- 
Tim O'Haver

tohaver@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu