Classic "Laptops"

From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys_at_concentric.net>
Date: Mon Nov 10 18:31:02 1997

The 100 is used and in demand overseas, it is used by reporters in the
jungles. They have a web site with address if anyone wants donate one.
At 04:49 PM 11/10/97 +0000, you wrote:
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>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!
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>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...)
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>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.
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>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
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