Kiwi OpenNote 680M: have it your way
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Only some egregious battery problems keep Kiwi Computer's Kiwi OpenNote 680M Pentium-based notebook computer from a whole-hearted recommendation. A $3,195 configuration features a 166MHz Pentium MMX processor, 64MB of RAM, 2.1GB hard disk, floppy drive, 10-speed CD-ROM drive, two NiMH batteries and 11.3-in active-matrix display.The CD-ROM drive only slides into the left front bay, the floppy drive only slides into the right front bay, and one of the NiMH batteries slides in either the left or the right bay.This configuration makes for awkward juggling. The OpenNote lacks a batter meter and, what is worse, Windows 95 could not recognize the battery. As a result, there is no way to know the battery's status until moments before it is about to run out of power. However, the OpenNote is a powerful performer.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1997
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The ChemBook 9750M; a thoroughbred of performance
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CHEM USA's $3,950 ChemBook 9750M Pentium-based notebook provides a nearly unprecedented level of computing performance and features for a comparatively affordable price. The ChemBook 9750M includes a 2.1GB hard drive, an 8x CD-ROM, a 200MHz MMX Pentium processor, 16MB of RAM and a 13.3-in thin-film transistor active matrix display. The 9750M offers support for MPEG 30-frame-per-second video playback, dual Type II or one Type III PC cards and a floppy drive. The ergonomic feel of the keyboard is more than adequate for heavy usage, the sound of the integral dual speakers is first rate and the screen's image quality is unparalleled. The 9750M's use of MMX technology maximizes the quality of multimedia applications. However, the nickel-metal hydride battery provides only 1.5 hours of life under testing.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1997
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The TI Extensa
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Texas Instruments' TI Extensa 660CDT is a fine Pentium-based notebook whose only drawback is a small 11.2-in dual-screen display.computer. A $3,299 configuration features a 166MHz MMX-enabled Pentium processor, 16MB of expandable RAM, 2.1GB hard disk, PC Card slot and NiMH battery. There is no bundled software other than Windows 95 and a brief demo. The 10-speed CD-ROM drive, which hesitated from time to time, can be swapped for a 1.44MB floppy drive.The speakers, though small, produce fine audio quality. The responsive two-button touch pad sits in the middle of the deep palmrest. The keyboard is noisy and feels quite springy. However, the drives and fan are virtually silent. Battery life is good. The Extensa occasionally froze when running installed software.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1997
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