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From: dca@kesmai.COM (David C. Albrecht)
Newsgroups: comp.misc
Subject: Re: need info on laptops
Message-ID: <142@kesmai.COM>
Date: Fri, 9-Oct-87 17:27:16 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct  9 17:27:16 1987
Date-Received: Tue, 13-Oct-87 04:21:27 EDT
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Organization: Kesmai Corporation, Charlottesville, VA
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Summary: Spark

> ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENTS:
> Laptop portable (translation: lightweight and battery powered)
> Ability to run off A/C power instead of battery if desired
> LCD screen (for low power usage and high visibility in bright sunlight)
> One floppy drive
> Internal modem (>= 1200 baud) or ability to add a modem (internal or external)
> 360Kbytes memory (builtin or with extra internal cards added)
> 
> VERY HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
> Two floppy drives (builtin, not external)
> More than 360Kbytes memory
> 25-line screen (some have only 16)
> IBM PC-compatible
> RS-232 interface or ability to add one on
> Ability to plug into some hard disk
> Long battery life (between charges)
> 
> Money is a definite object in this search.  I have already looked at
> the IBM PC Laptop.  I've seen ads for the following laptops as well:
> 
I just saw an ad for the Datavue Spark in a catalog from a company called
SYNC.  They bear great resembleance to Sharper Image and other companies
of such ilk.  As such it is unlikely it is the best price you can get on
the beast but it is interesting.

$995  gets you.
IBM Compatible laptop.
Dual speed 4.77/9.54 Mhz
Supertwist LCD display with Color(!) capabilities
		^not sure what this means.  The picture in the ad copy seems
		to show the lcd screen is color which would be pretty wild.
80 character x 25 line screen.
Single 3.5" drive
384K memory.
Parallel and Serial ports.
AC Adaptor for Worldwide Use.
77 key mechanical touch keyboard.
10 lbs.
Handle
1 year warranty.

$1325 gets you.
above + another 3.5" drive and 640k of memory.

$1450 gets you.
the $1325 system + EL backlit screen.

Other options:
$495 for an external 51/4" drive
$325 for an internal 300/1200 baud modem
$99  for a NICAD 5-8 hour battery pack.

This company will even break it down into 10 payments with no finance
charge.  It sounds like an attractively priced system and if you shop around
you might be able to find one at a better discount.

SYNC has a Toll free number 1-800-621-5800

David Albrecht  No affiliation with SYNC I just get tons of catalogues.