Classic "Laptops"

From: jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca <(jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca)>
Date: Wed Nov 12 07:29:13 1997

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> 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
Iomega from early ones all the way to Zip and Jaz, Syquest series,
3.5" fd's, even the short time 2.5" hd removable drive has it.

Few of them has electromagnetic ring instead of magnet ring.

Troll
Received on Wed Nov 12 1997 - 07:29:13 GMT

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