Classic "Laptops"

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_odin.phy.bris.ac.uk>
Date: Wed Nov 12 11:05:13 1997

On Wed, 12 Nov 1997, Uncle Roger wrote:
[Tandy Model 200]
> >(Get this -- the two halves are kept together during transit by *magnets*)

The fold-out display on the Olivetti M10 is also held down by a small
magnet when it's closed.

>
> Hmmm...doesn't sound like such a great idea, but i guess since it doesn't
> have a floppy drive...

It always amazes people when I show them that the DEC RK05 pack (and RL0x,
RK06, RK07, etc) is held to the spindle using a fairly powerful ring
magnet. It never seems to damage the data on the pack, though.

I believe that 3.5" floppy disks are also held onto the motor spindle
using a magnet. I've not got a dismantled drive (or the service manual for
the one in my PC) here, so I can't check.

-tony
Received on Wed Nov 12 1997 - 11:05:13 GMT