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Subject: Re: Semi-topical: laptops.

Author: Robert Pawlak

Date: 04:33:17 12/22/99

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On December 22, 1999 at 02:35:53, Mark Ryan wrote:

>Greetings:
>
>I wish to play my Fritz and Hiarcs while travelling, so I am considering
>purchasing a laptop or notebook computer.  I am not worried much about speed and
>memory (the programs are strong enough for me already), nor screen quality nor
>laptop weight.
>
>However, I am very concerned with RELIABILITY (I hate downtime) and ECONOMY (I
>am not rich).
>
>Can anyone recommend a brand name or even a model?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Mark

Mark,

I bought a used Compaq pentium laptop earlier this year. It's been realiable.
From what I've heard, Toshiba seems to be the most reliable, but IBM certainly
has the best web site and support.

So there are few firm recommendations. However, to save some $$$, you might want
to look into a used unit. Make sure you get it from someone you think you can
trust, and make sure that you can still get drivers, etc. Don't buys anything
but a name brand. Here is a link or two for you:

http://www.affordablecomputers.com/cgi-bin/store/index
http://www.electrified.com/

I have not purchased from these outfits, and do not necessarily recommend them.

Good Luck!
Bob P.



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