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Started by vincenta Andrew Vincent
Fri, 14 Dec 1990 00:45
Zenith SupersPORT 286 memory upgrade questions
Author: vincenta Andrew Vincent
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 1990 00:45
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 1990 00:45
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Summary: 2Mb expansion card possible? Expires: Sender: Reply-To: vincent_a@apollo.COM (Andrew Vincent) Followup-To: Distribution: Organization: Apollo Computer, Chelmsford, MA Keywords: memory upgrades I ordered a 2Mb memory card upgrade from a 3rd party supplier. I have a ~18 month old Zenith ProsPORT 286. The CONFIG program only offers 1Mb and 4Mb expanded memory config options. On closer inspection of the memory upgrade installation instructions, I find it refers to SupersPORT 286 SX and 286e laptop models. Can someone define the model differences? Should memory modules operate on a SupersPORT 286 as well? Am I stuck with only 1Mb and 4Mb expansion options? Any help greatly appreciated, Andrew -------
Re: Zenith SupersPORT 286 memory upgrade questions
Author: Michael J Kopp
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 1990 00:52
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 1990 00:52
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Well: I currently own a Zenith Supersport 286 which I am told is currently the highest model Zenith Laptop on the market (the Supersport 386 was discontinued for some reason). I now quote directly from the Owner's Manual: If your computer contains more than 1 megabyte of memory, you need to select the number of kilobytes of expansion memory you have added to the system. The selections are 0K, 1024K, and 4096K. I am told that all models of the Zenith Supersport Laptop systems have only one internal Expansion RAM Card slot thus since you can only buy (as far as I'm aware) a 2 Meg. or a 4 Meg. Expansion RAM Card these are your only two options.
Re: Zenith SupersPORT 286 memory upgrade questions
Author: Dick O'Connor
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 1990 16:04
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 1990 16:04
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In article <71096@unix.cis.pitt.edu> kopp@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Michael J Kopp) writes: > >Well: > > I currently own a Zenith Supersport 286 which I am told is currently >the highest model Zenith Laptop on the market (the Supersport 386 was >discontinued for some reason). Not sure what this means. The Turbosport 386 WAS discontinued; ZDS decided not to compete in the "power machine" AC-only luggable market. However, the Supersport SX is still going strong, as Zenith's entry into the 386 battery-powered portable market. ZDS is paying for that overly cutesy "SupersPort" moniker to emphasize the PORT-ability, for now they have thoroughly confused their customers as to what machines they still offer and what's inside them. Honestly, ZDS makes almost as many marketing blunders as AT&T Small Computer Division. > I am told that all models of the Zenith Supersport Laptop systems >have only one internal Expansion RAM Card slot thus since you can only buy >(as far as I'm aware) a 2 Meg. or a 4 Meg. Expansion RAM Card these are your >only two options. This sounds right, for the 286 machines. The Supersport [386]SX laptop comes with 1 MB, which can be expanded in 2 MB increments up to 8MB somehow (I won't know how till I have one in hand!). Be aware that Zenith memory modules are much cheaper from third party outlets like Nevada Computer Corp. and others. This is another point I wish they'd clarify. For a company that used to encourage people to build these things with a screw- driver (and still do via the remaining Heath computer kits), they have a fairly closed attitude when it comes to encouraging users to add their own memory, modems, etc. to these laptops. Wish they'd wake up someday... "Moby" Dick O'Connor djo7613@u.washington.edu Washington Department of Fisheries *I brake for salmonids*
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