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From: agrawal@grip.cis.upenn.edu (Sanjay Agrawal)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: 386 Notebooks
Keywords: Mail order companies
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Date: 2 Jun 91 16:19:00 GMT
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I am planning on getting a 386SX/20Mhz notebook computer. 
The configuration I am interested in should have
4-5M RAM, 40/60 MB HD, and a slot for a modem/fax.
I have looked at models by AST, DELL and Toshiba and have read
about the ZEOS, Northstar, Bona and Micro Express versions, and they
all seem quite comparable.

The last four companies deal directly through mail, and the 
approximate price for the above configured system is $3000 - $3500.
Can one get the AST/DELL/TOshiba models for a comparable price?

Is there any reason why one would not buy from the direct mail companies?
I am considering buying a Northstar. Any recommendations or advice
that would be useful, is most appreciated.

Thanks
Sanjay