A bit of a gamble

Article Abstract:

ARM Computer's $3,406 ARMnote TS758 offers such outstanding features as a huge 14.2-inch active-matrix LCD, impressive 233MHz MMX Pentium (Tillamook) processor, 3GB hard drive and 64MB of RAM, but reliability may be a problem as indicated by on-the-road tests. The machine is somewhat large and bulky at 8.5 pounds. It has a 20x CD-ROM drive in a swappable bay on one side, a floppy drive that can replace it in that slot, an infrared port on the right side, outlets for audio output and a port for video out. A variety of standard ports and extra features such as USB ports and expansion connectors for a mini-docking station are also available. The keyboard is well laid out and includes two Windows 95 keys. The ARMnote is very fast and smooth, and battery life is a reasonable 1.5 hours in normal use. Glitches in the test machine included an initial unit that refused to boot, a battery that would not recharge with the power running, and a stuck key on the keyboard.

X86 processors, ARM Computer Inc., ARM Computer ARMNote TS758 (Pentium-based notebook)

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Techmedia Technote S3000

Article Abstract:

Techmedia Computer Systems' Technote S3000 is a likeable Pentium-based notebook, despite its unsatisfying multimedia performance. The 133MHz Pentium microprocessor runs very fast, but tends to run warm. A $2,999 configuration features 16MB of expandable RAM, 1.44GB hard disk, six-speed CD-ROM drive, 3-1/2-in floppy drive, NiMH battery and PC Card slot. The CD-ROM drive can be swapped for the floppy drive. The 12.1-in active-matrix display looks fine, but needs better contrast and brightness controls. The CD-ROM drive tends to stutter when running audio- and graphics-intensive software. The speaker sound is merely acceptable. The NiMH battery will power the Technote S300 run for more than two hours of nonstop work. The keyboard is comfortable and responsive, although a bit noisy. Most of the keys are full-sized.

Techmedia Computer Systems Corp., Techmedia Computer Systems Technote S3000 (Pentium-based notebook)

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The taste of success

Article Abstract:

Tatung's $2,500 TNB 5600 Pentium MMX-based notebook represents an excellent value and wins PC Portables' Best Buy award. The product ships with a 166MHz Intel Pentium MMX CPU, a 1.44GB hard disk drive, a built-in 33.6-Kbps fax modem, a 10 speed CD-ROM drive and 16MB of RAM, which is expandable to 32MB. Two Type I or II PC Card slots are located on the product's left side, which also accomodate a game/midi port, one Type III Card, line-in/line-out and jacks for speakers. The back of the unit houses the power cord connector, modem connector, IrDA, keyboard and video ports, and monitor, printer and serial ports. The TNB's 12.1-in active matrix display is a little dim, but works good enough for most business applications.

Tatung Co., Tatung TNB-5600 (Pentium-based notebook)

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