Nimantics Orion 10-XL166M
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Nimantics' $3,099 Orion 10-XL166M portable computer, an affordable desktop replacement, is especially helpful for users who require a CD-ROM drive or a docking station. The latest Orion computer contains a 166MHz Pentium processor with MMX technology. Among its wide range of features are a 12.1-inch active matrix screen, stereo sound, 10x CD-ROM drive and 2GB hard disk drive. The approximately seven-pound 10-XL166M benefits travelers by easily fitting into a Port briefcase. A clear and sharp display can even overcome sunlight and office lighting. The keyboard arrangement and touchpad facilitate use, although the side-by-side Home and Backspace keys may inconvenience some users. Its logical port configuration separates the power cord from areas such as the PC Card slots, and a video-out port connects the 10-XL166M to a TV set. The computer performs well in office, home and road settings. CD-ROM drive program loading and program operations are smooth on the 10-XL166M.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1997
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A year that's still full of promise
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The Comdex-Fall 1997 show marked the debut of the VAIO PCG505 portable notebook computer from Sony. The notebook, weighing under three pounds, and having as much as six hours of battery life, a 10.4-inch active matrix screen, and a 133MHz Pentium/MMX processor is priced at only $2,500. The tiny-but-typeable notebook was so popular that it even captured the attention of Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. Industry sources at Comdex said the price for 56K modems is expected to fall in 1998, with the cost of PC Card modems descending to the range of well below $200. Meanwhile, the introduction of Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line service to many parts of the US will translate into huge leaps in the speeds of modems. ADSL modems will cost in the range of $500 to start for portable users. Users will gain one megabit per second or higher speed gains with the new modems.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1998
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Samsung SENS Pro 525
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Samsung Electronics America's $3,499 SENS Pro 525 notebook computer offers excellent value because of its speed and smooth qualities. The 6.5-pound product contains a 150MHz Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology and a 2.1GB hard disk drive. An exquisite keyboard offers a light touch and design that reduces the chances for typing mistakes. The easily-installed SENS Pro 525 also includes a 48MB of RAM, which can be expended to 80MB, and an internal 33.6 fax/data modem. A 12.1-inch screen serves most users, although a larger screen would be welcomed. Samsung should offer the 'three-spindle' removable devices that blend the CD-ROM and floppy disk drive, or at least attempt to make them 'hot-swappable.' Samsung announced that it has lowered the SENS Pro 525's price from $3,999 to $3,499.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1997
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