How to survive as a Mac worshipper in a Windows world
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Macintosh users find it more difficult to find the products, services and support they need than PC users, but there a number of ways to circumvent the problem. The number of Macintosh titles available through retail stores has fallen, so users should consider the nationally available mail-order catalogues that offer hardware add-ons as well as software and even new Macintoshes. In retail outlets, users should check the software titles in the Windows section, since many developers publish titles with Windows and Macintosh versions on the same disk, but retailers stock the disks only in the Windows section. Users can avoid the high cost of Macintosh modems by buying an external PC modem and a $15 Macintosh cable. Similarly, users can employ a PC printer or monitor by using inexpensive adapters. By going online, Macintosh users can access any resource open to Windows users, since the Internet does not differentiate between operating systems.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1996
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IBM, in second try, sets the standard for light laptops
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IBM's ThinkPad 560 Pentium-based subnotebook provides the benefits of large keyboards and video displays while keeping the unit at a low 4.1 pounds. The 560 ships with three separate hardware configurations. The $2,700 model includes a 100MHz Pentium, an 11.3-inch screen, 8MB of RAM and an 810MB hard drive. The $3,749 model provides a 12.1-inch screen, 8MB of RAM, a 120MHz Pentium and an 810MB hard disk. The $4,200 model offers 8MB of RAM, a 1.08GB hard drive, 133MHz Pentium and 12.1-inch display. All models can be upgraded with 16MB of RAM for $389. In testing, the 560 has no difficulty operating multiple programs at the same time nor with recognizing and utilizing hardware plug-ins. However, the documentation is ineffectively put together, the indicator light is not ideally located and the power-management software does not always work as promised.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1996
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IBM's Butterfly emerges as a gem ofa tiny computer
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IBM is planning to introduce its ThinkPad 701C notebook computer, which utilizes a new design in order to offer users a very portable product. The notebook was code-named Butterfly during the development process because of its full-size keyboard, which folds out when the unit is opened. The system weighs only 4.3 pounds, is 9.7 inches by 7.9 inches by 1.7 inches in size and is priced between $3,800 and $5,600. The 701C includes a good set of preloaded applications including Lotus Organizer, an online information service, electronic city maps and an airline flight guide. The system also includes support for multimedia features, a 14,400-bps fax modem and a built-in speaker and microphone. On the downside, the 701C lacks standard sockets and requires that users install an adapter which makes the system larger and less convenient to use.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1995
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