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Subject: Re: GRiD computer
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Date: Tue, 8-Nov-83 14:49:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov  8 14:49:00 1983
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I  have  seen  and  used  the GRID computer.  It does fulfill the
statistics you quoted.  The software package is  integrated  well
so that the spreadsheet, wp, graphics, etc are easy to use , have
the same command keys when possible, and can exchange data.

The plasma screen is very  sharp  and  provides  good  monochrome
graphics.   The  box  is  magnesium  because  the case is used to
conduct heat from the unit.  All those electronics are hot!   The
rumor  is that some of the electronics will be replaced with CMOS
which is much cooler.

With the exceptions of the external battery pack and no  printer,
it  is  a  complete computer.  It is sturdy and now claims to run
MS-DOS and many IBM software packages.  (The  original  operating
system was CCOS??  their own)

They  have  optional  hard disks and a printer can be used.  They
can be netted  using  the  Compass  Local  net  controller.   The
original  software  entry method was to be to called Grid Central
in Calif and download the purchased software.  I have not as  yet
seen a floppy disk used.

Kevin Rappold