New breed notebooks: innovative super-light PCs

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New three-to-five pound computers, sometimes called 'sub-notebooks,' are smaller and lighter without sacrificing processing power. Sub-notebooks feature full-size keyboards, hard-disk drives and bright LCD screens. The Safari SSL/25, Sharp PC-6781 and Toshiba T3300SL are discussed.

Evaluation, Computer industry, Laptop computers, Notebook computers

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The programmable world: the ultimate control chip

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Approximately 200 companies, including Echelon Corp, are developing microprocessors that channel intelligence through a system or product. Called 'Neuron Chips' by Echelon, these microprocessors are capable of running anything from a household appliance to a factory.

Semiconductors and related devices, Electrical equipment & supplies, not elsewhere classified, Innovations, CPUs (Central processing units), Microprocessors, Echelon Corp.

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Rapid rails

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Japan, Germany and France have been pioneers in high-speed rail travel, but there is hope that the US soon will be building their own rail systems. A Houston to Dallas, TX, rail line is planned for 1998, and an Orlando, FL, line is planned for 1996.

Planning, Cover Story, High speed trains

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