Tiny Apples offer plenty of juice, but have some spots

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Apple Computer Inc's PowerBook line of notebook computers has an innovative design, comes with built-in hardware and software that allows linking with other computers, and offers ample power to run a variety of software. Like all Apple Macintosh microcomputers, the PowerBook is easy to master and use, relying on the same graphical interface that makes the Mac superior to its imitators. The top-of-the line PowerBook 170 comes standard with a 2,400-baud modem; like the PowerBook 140, it has fast processor chips, up to 8Mbytes of memory, up to 40Mbytes of hard disk drives, weighs 6.8 pounds and a battery life of 2.5- to three hours. The PowerBook line costs from under $2,000 for the model 100 to under $4,000 for the 170. For those prices, Apple should have eliminated some drawbacks, such as a problematic floppy disk drive, inability to use floppy drives from IBM-compatible computers easily and the absence of some useful features found in other notebook computers. This includes a socket for disconnecting external monitors, lights indicating disk drive activity and battery status, and function, 'home' and 'end' keys.

Computers, peripherals & software, Apple Macintosh PowerBook (PowerPC-based notebook)

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PC shoppers may find it's wise to develop a taste for Apples

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Small businesses, professionals and families should not overlook Apple's Macintosh family of microcomputers when making purchasing decisions. Macintosh offers a standard graphical user interface (GUI) that makes virtually all of its applications look and work the same way. Additionally, the GUI's icons and click-and-drag metaphor make file management less complicated than it is with MS-DOS. Incompatibility between Macintosh and MS-DOS applications has been eased somewhat by the release of applications that run on both platforms and have easy data transfer facilities. Additionally, Macintosh microcomputers have built in sound and expansion features that cost extra on Intel-based microcomputers. The Macintosh's higher price is a distinct disadvantage that must be considered. The price difference between comparable Macintosh and IBM PC units can be as high as 50 percent.

Usage, Computer industry, Microcomputers, Column, GUI, Graphical user interfaces, End users, User Need, Microcomputer, Hardware Selection, Competition, Price, Apple Macintosh (680X0-based system)

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Portable computers can go on a diet without losing energy

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Two new sub-notebook computers, Zenith Data Systems' Z-Lite and Apple's PowerBook Duo, are recommended highly. Sub-notebooks weigh three to five pounds, measure no more than 8.5 by 11 by 1.5 inches and come with screens, keyboards and power comparable to those found in conventional notebook computers. Both computers pack powerful processors, lots of RAM, capacious hard drives, integrated trackballs, adequate keyboards and good screens into compact, lightweight packages. The PowerBook Duo, which has a street price of about $2,100, gets a slight nod over the Z-Lite. An optional $900 docking station allows the PowerBook Duo to be plugged into full-fledged desktop peripherals. The Z-Lite, which will probably sell for about $2,000, has less power and memory than the PowerBook Duo.

Zenith Data Systems Corp., Zenith Data Systems Z-Lite (486-based notebook), Apple Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210 (680X0-based notebook)

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