>>> How about a portable UNIX workstation with a ~21" gas plasma display? I've
>>> actually seen such a beast.
>>
>>Yes, portable Unix machines do exist! The SPARCstation Voyager is somewhat
>>like what you describe. It is a luggable monster, and was replaced by the
>>SPARCbooks some time ago.
>
>The problem with the Sun notebooks (which I'd *love* to have if anyone wants
>to get rid of one) is that they're darned expensive and I'm poor. 8^) I
>suspect a unix workstation with a 21" gas plasma display ain't gonna be
>cheap either!
Well, how much would a $100,000.00 system drop in value in 4-5 years? As
for Sun notebooks, the only ones I've seen are the "Tadpoles". Those are
some sweet notebooks, better yet, any of them I've seen anything about are
nice and sturdy. I seem to recall one model had a Titanium case!
Zane
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