Who lives by technology dies - slowly - by technology

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Portable computer users need to know how long their batteries will last, how they can charge their batteries to maximize efficiency and how to access information from another source if their portable fails. Business executives who use their portables for speeches or other presentations also need to know about liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) and backup procedures. The most recent crop of LCD projectors costs between $6,000 and $8,000 and delivers photo-quality color and video signals. Portable computer users should bring at least two copies of anything that is mission critical to remote locations. They should also bring extra copies of the files, applications and ancillary software that could be needed. Users would be wise to leave their home computers on in case they must access the information on their hard disk by Appletalk Remote. Nickel-cadmium batteries need to be deep-discharged in order to break their memory cycles.

Usage, Computer peripherals industry, Maintenance and repair, Laptop computers, Portable computers, Batteries, Tutorial, End users, Laptop/Portable Computer, Troubleshooting, User Need, Computer Battery, Computer batteries

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From stepchild to favorite son

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IBM Personal Computer's new line of PS/1 microcomputers is based on the Intel 80486 microprocessor and adds features that used to be available only on high-end machines. The line includes desktop and mini-tower systems priced at $1,199 to $2,999, including a variety of software. Among the PS/1's new features are local bus video for faster graphics, a path for upgrading to Intel's next generation processors, improved monitors and modems that work with both facsimile and data files. The PS/1s are bundled with the MS-DOS 6.0 operating system, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Microsoft Works for Windows, Prodigy and America OnLine. The machines are still designed for home office and small business use; for routine problems, users can contact America OnLine's electronic support system via the built-in modem. The improved PS/1 line will be sold in a variety of outlets, including K-Mart, office supply stores and department stores.

Computer industry, Microcomputers, Column, Product enhancement, Design, Microcomputer, Marketing Strategy, Enhancements, IBM PS/1 (Intel-compatible system), IBM Personal Computer Co.

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