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From: RFM@psuvm.psu.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Want Info on Tandy 2810HD
Message-ID: <91172.232359RFM@psuvm.psu.edu>
Date: 22 Jun 91 03:23:59 GMT
References: <1991Jun18.233404.51425@gmuvax.gmu.edu>
Organization: Penn State University
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I've got a 2810, bought it about a month ago, and like it just fine.
RS has a *Sale* (???) going on right now -- $2199, plus zero-interest
financing. It's fast, has good screen, good keyboard feel (IMHO), and
is light. System comes with 1 meg, can be upgraded to 5, but only
in two-meg chunks. RS prices for extra memory, etc. are outof sight,
but Fort Worth Computer sells 1-meg cards for $145, so memory
upgrade runs $290. The 2810 uses the Intel 287-XLT coprocessor, a
*square* puppy. RS retail is @ $400; mail order is $205.
RS sells an internal modem for $195, retail. I had one installed
when I got my system, so I haven't checked mail order price. Battery is
rated for 3 hours or so, I've run my machine for 1.5 hrs on battery
with no problem.
External vga port (mislabelled RGB), serial, & parallel ports. You can
hook up an AT-style keyboard.
Last, system comes with a 20-meg harddrive. It is *FAST*, but toooo
small. I have to juggle dbase IV and Harvard Graphics back & forth
thru backup/restores, 'cuz I don't have room for both. With
norton backup this is a snap, but still a pain. If somebody ever
offers a 40-meg upgrade drive, I'll probably get.
I like the machine, am satisfied with it. I expect it'lldo for a year
or so, which is the coming up period when I'll be travelling extensively.
One of these days, 386sxportables will be selling for @$2000, and I'll
be salivating to upgrade. Probably next year.
BobM
PSU-Harrisburg