Classic "Laptops"

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_odin.phy.bris.ac.uk>
Date: Mon Nov 10 10:49:33 1997

On Mon, 10 Nov 1997 Philip.Belben_at_powertech.co.uk wrote:
> On the subject of early laptops in general, I have heard much in praise
> of the Tandy model 100, but I like the Epson HX20 which has everything
> you could possibly want in a laptop except a decent sized screen!

Hmmm... Having got both (and an Olivetti M10, Thorn Liberator, etc - no I
don't collect portables), IMHO the keyboard on the HX20 has a much worse
feel than that on the M100. I'd not want to type up anything long on the
HX20, whereas I took my student lecture notes on the M100 (back when the
M100 was almost current...)

There is a video output option for the HX20. It plugs into the 'serial'
connector (a 38400 baud RS232 link), which is also used for the TF20 disk
drive. I beleive said video interface gave you CGA-like text and graphics.
I've not seen one, however, but it would solve the small-screen problem,
at least when using it at home/on your desk.

Talking of the HX20, does anyone have a systems disk for the TF20 floppy
drive? I've got the drive and the laptop, but no boot disk, which is a
pity.


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> Philip.
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-tony
Received on Mon Nov 10 1997 - 10:49:33 GMT