Paul E Coad wrote:
> Well, the Gavilan is portable and it has no handles. IIRC the RDI Bright
> Lite (spelling could be wrong) is "portable" even though it has no handle.
> (It is not yet a classic. Actually, I believe that the Powerbook 190
> does not have a handle either). In fact a quick survey of the machines
> in the room:
> NEC PC-8201A - no handle
> NEC Starlet - no handle
> Epson PX-8 - handle
> AT&T 3B1 - no handle
> Sun 3/60 - no handle
> Hmmm, maybe having handles isn't the best criteria for determining if a
> machine is portable.
The TRS-80 Model 100 and it's amigos the Nec 8201 and Olivetti ??? had
no handles, unless you bought an overpriced briefcase add-on. I know
there's no handle on the Everex I take back and forth to work, that's
what my rucksack is for. In fact, I think _most_ modern notebook
portables are without handles of their own.
> It seems that portable machines are those which the manufacturer built
> to be easily picked up (in some cases without grunting too loudly) and moved
> to another location to be used. This holds for suitable values of "easily".
> Where I could pickup the 3B1 and take it into work with me everyday, I
> have a difficult time believing that this is what AT&T expected.
I've carried 3B1s and 7300s goodly distances in my time. They're less
painfult than my TRS-80 4p.
> Yes, Roger. I know you were kidding.
Hey, if I can rent a fork lift of adequate capacity, almost _any_
computer is portable, especially if it's conveniently packaged in a
rack. (Admittedly, some big iron does have to be at least partially
disassembled).
--
Ward Griffiths
Dylan: How many years must some people exist,
before they're allowed to be free?
WDG3rd: If they "must" exist until they're "allowed",
they'll never be free.
Received on Tue Jan 13 1998 - 19:14:08 GMT