It's all in the extras

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Quantex Microsystems' top-of-the-line $4,299 H-1331 notebook computer comes with a 266MHz MMX Pentium processor, 64MB of RAM expandable to 144MB, a 4GB hard disk drive, 20x CD-ROM drive, 56Kbps PC Card modem, dual lithium-ion batteries, a mini-docking station and a huge 13.3-inch active-matrix LCD. The system is powerful enough to act as a desktop replacement and includes many extra features designed to lower total cost of ownership. It uses Intel's new Tillamook mobile CPU with 512KB of cache for impressive performance on system benchmarks and has a screen resolution of 1,024 by 768 that displays excellent text and images. The 87-key keyboard is fairly comfortable, but the pressure-sensitive touchpad can be frustrating to use and the lack of tilt legs makes it difficult to obtain a comfortable typing angle. Quantex builds the H-1331 with a modular drive bay that can hold the CD-ROM, second battery or floppy drive. It supplies a port replicator for desktop connectivity. The H-1331 earns a Best Buy rating.

Quantex Microsystems Inc., Quantex Microsystems H-1331 (Pentium II-based notebook)

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Fast, flexible & built to last

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The Gateway 2000 Solo 5100 notebook computer features a 266MHz Pentium processor with MMX, a 512KB L2 cache, 80MB of RAM, a 4GB hard disk drive, and a 14.2" active matrix display. The Solo 5100 is priced at $4,449, and weighs 6.4 pounds with floppy drive, seven pounds, eight ounces with CD-ROM, battery and power. The unit features a lithium-ion battery that runs at just under two hours and the modular option bay can support a second battery if needed. With the 266MHz Tillamook processor, the Solo 5100 raced through program loads and delivered programs in speedy fashion. In the Norton Utilities' System Information benchmark, the unit scored an impressive 64.9. Besides having an impressive display screen, the system boasts 16-bit stereo with SoundBlaster Pro compatibility. The notebook also features an internal omnidirectional microphone, located on the left side of the palmrest, and jacks for headphones, a microphone, and line-in and line-out.

Gateway Inc., GATE, Gateway 2000 Solo 5100 (Pentium-based notebook)

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Sharp SE-500

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Sharp Electronics' SE-500 is a handheld organizer that includes a built-in modem and fits in a pocket. The device weighs just 6.5 ounces. A stylus pen is used to write on the backlit LCD touch screen. The SE-500 includes 1MB of RAM, a low-power 14.4-Kbps modem, IrDA infrared port and a docking station. Synchronization software will enable users to connect with personal information management programs, including Lotus Organizer 97, ACT! 3.0 and Microsoft Outlook 97. The device sends and receives Internet mail and Sharp is working with ISPs in order to provide seamless access. The screen is small, but functional. The system gets about 70 hours of performance from its two AA batteries.

Personal digital assistants, Sharp Electronics Corp., Personal digital assistant, Sharp SE-500 (Personal digital assistant)

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