A chip, but not off the old block

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AST Research Inc introduced its AST Premium Exec 386SX/25 notebook computer in Sep 1991. Previous notebook computers all have been built around Intel's 80386SX microprocessor, but AST's machine uses an Advanced Micro Device (AMD) microprocessor. The question is: Will buyers care that AST's computer does not include an Intel chip? According to Bruce A. Stephen, a researcher for International Data Corp, AMD chips have, so far, done well in the market. The AST Premium Exec 386SX/25 costs $4,795. It comes with 4 Mbytes of RAM, an 80 Mbyte hard drive, a VGA display and a 3.5-inch floppy drive. It is heavy for a 'notebook,' weighing 7.3 pounds. The AST Premium uses the AM386SXL microprocessor, which actually is rated 25 percent faster than Intel's 20 MHz 80386SX. Speed might not be a concern for a notebook owner, but speed can be important when a program such as Windows is being used.

Usage, Portable computers, Laptop/Portable Computer, AST Research Inc., ASTA, Notebook Computer, Advanced Micro Devices Am386SXL (Microprocessor), AST Research Premium Exec 386SX/25 (Notebook computer)

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Updating a flawed marvel

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Poqet Computer Corp's Poqet PC laptop computer is a $1,495 machine which has its greatest advantage in its small size. Poqet Computer has cut the Poquet's price by $500, from $1,995, because of sluggish sales and mixed reviews. The company has revamped the product, which is a DOS-compatible machine weighing only one pound and fitting into a shirt pocket. The keyboard is now more responsive, but the laptop is still plagued by lack of backlighting, no room for floppy or disk drive and only 512Kbytes of memory. Poqet plans to expand the Poquet PC's memory to 4Mbytes. The Poqet PC, which runs on standard AA batteries, has excellent power management, making other portables seem archaic with their power management systems.

Computer industry, Laptop Computers, Poqet Computer Corp., Poqet Computer Poqet PC (Portable computer)

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