Is there a sub-subnotebook in your future? Quite possibly, but you'll find it handles some chores a lot better than others

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Computer manufacturers continue to pursue miniaturization. Portable computers and communications devices are now available that can be carried in one hand or fitted into a coat pocket. Apple's Macintosh Powerbook Duo 230 is the company's most powerful computer except for the Quadra server, but the Duo itself, which defines the upper boundary of the subnotebook category, weighs only 4 pounds. At some point, miniaturization becomes self-defeating because entering data on a tiny keyboard becomes too difficult. Even so, companies such as HP and Sharp Corp are making microcomputers that are the size of calculators. HP's 95LX runs Lotus Development Corp's 1-2-3 spreadsheet, but data entry is not easy. Computers with keyboards smaller than standard-sized are for applications that do not require much typing. Lately, a new type of computer has started to appear, which could be described as a 'sub-subnotebook.' Such machines typically measure 10 by 6 by 1.5 inches. Companies making sub-subnotebooks include Gateway 2000 Inc, Zeos International Ltd and Lexmark International Inc.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Hand-held computers, Handheld computers, Column, Hewlett-Packard Co., Gateway Inc., Lexmark International Group Inc., Notebook computers, Sharp Corp. (Osaka, Japan), Products, Microcomputer, Miniaturization, ZEOS International Ltd., Notebook Computer

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Plenty of bells and whistles on the latest portables: but little software for pen-based machines and the high cost of color pose obstacles

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Color displays and pen-based data entry are at the forefront of new products shown at Comdex-Fall 1991 in Las Vegas, NV. So far, not much software is available for pen-based computers. Battery powered color laptop machines were exhibited by Epson America, AST Research, Dell Computer, Sharp Electronics and others. Prices range between $5,000 and $10,000. Compaq Computer Corp showed a 17-pound color 'luggable' machine, priced at $9,999, which has exceptional color screen and system performance. Color is still expensive, but industry observers predict that it will soon be a commonplace and economical feature. Already, color is important for certain applications such as presentations, software development and graphic design. Two color technologies are available: one is called 'passive matrix and the other, which is both better and more expensive, is called 'active matrix.'

Color, Trade shows, Comdex, Pen-based computers, New Product, Outlook, Trade Show, Market Analysis, Comdex-Fall, 1991 AD, Pen-Based I/O

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2 Toshiba 'notebooks' score a split decision

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Toshiba Corp introduces its newest line of 'notebook' portable computers, the $2,699 T1000XE and the $3,999 T1200XE. The microcomputers, called 'notebook' portables because of their small size and light weight, are designed to fit easily into a briefcase, but still provide high-performance. The T1000XE weighs 6.2 pounds and contains a built-in hard disk, but no internal floppy disk drive. The T1200XE weighs 7.9 pounds, runs on an 80C286 microprocessor, has a 20-Mbyte hard disk and a built in 3.5-inch floppy disk. Toshiba is marketing the two computers against Compaq's line of portables and it has some impressive advantages including better price, memory, keyboard and display. Compaq 's LTE line has better disk drive technology, longer battery life and smaller size going for it.

Toshiba Corp., Product introduction, product announcement, Computer Industry, Toshiba T1000XE (Portable computer), Toshiba T1200XE (Portable computer)

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