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  From: Ben Williams <benw@webmedia.com.au>
  To  : LinuxSA <linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au>
  Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 09:20:47 +0930

RE: Laptop Purchase

Andrew Reid wrote:
>
> Um, no batteries? How'm I going to check my e-mail on the patio (i.e.,
> outside) during dinner if it doesn't have batteries?
>
> If it doesn't have PCMCIA, that means that everything has to be shoved
> into it via USB, including wireless adapters, which would suck, as
> you'd have this silly (not so) little thing dangling around the place.
>
> > Not seen one so no idea about suitability for Linux but
> hey, they look
> > good and are considerably cheaper than most.
>
> It's no wonder they're cheaper.
>
> > http://www.ecs.com.tw/ has some info though you would need to check
> > with your dealer to be sure just what the imported model includes.
>
> * Shrug *
>
> It's reasonably impressive for an iBook clone without batteries. I
> still find that stupid to say the least. It *does* seem to have an
> option of an external battery pack, but it's going to be bulky and
> inconvenient.

ahh, but therein lies the rub. according to anandtech[1] this wasn't
designed as a take-anywhere-use-on-the-porch notebook; it was designed
simply for office users to take home and plug into the power supply at
home and continue to work the same as in the office. it's kind of a
cross between a laptop and a desktop. no battery means higher performing
components (no power supply, heat etc hassles), but with limited
portability. for it's intended use, it's actually not too bad an idea,
IMO.

 - Ben

[1] http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1628

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