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Re: Laptop/Datadisplay Combo

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From: Jim Milles
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 21:45
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Date: 22 Jan 1993 12:37:45 U
From: Mike Hansen <Mike_Hansen.IS@it.berklee.edu>


On Thu, 21 Jan 1993 16:04 CST, PHOFFMAN@crcvms.unl.edu said:

>My institution is looking for a combination data display and laptop
>unit
>we can purchase. We had poor luck with a unit called the Rever Crusier,
>but haven't given up hope in finding a decent machine from a reputable
>company.  The unit need not have a color display -- just be portable,
>dependable, and reasonably priced.
>If you have knowledge (and hopefully personal experience with) a
>machine
>like this, I'd appreciate a prompt reply at the address displayed
>below.
>If a conversation on this topic occurred recently, I'd welcome hearing
>the results (in a nutshell, of course).
>With thanks,
>Paul

        Reply to:   RE>Laptop/Datadisplay Combo
What do you want to use it for?

For our purposes, the new Apple PowerBook Duos with external displays
will do great. Hooking them up to a projection monitor or LCD tablet
seems like a very good presentation system. Should be very light and
reliable. (Was playing with a 230 yesterday.)

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