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To: kemble s. matter who wrote (151724)	1/21/2000 8:59:00 PM
From: calgal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Kemble, Hi! Well, I am still getting the WinBook at work. I had such a clear, well-defined, researched argument to sell him on buying Dell's, but I was over-ruled everytime. My Boss says that I never give up and he likes that. It translates into sales and benefits the company. I am tenacious, but I must be doing something wrong. He has the final say. I own a new Dell personally, at least. Maybe I should start my own company, then I can make these decisions! Look at this link. What name do you see twice at on this list of 5 Notebooks? Dell! What else can I do? They have not ordered yet, and he expects me to counter his decision. It has been the discussion in my office and he keeps asking me what I like Dell so much?! That is a no-brainer. I wish you could have talked to him. We would have bought 500 Dell's by the time you were done talking! This is fun for me! Any advice? :)Leigh computers.cnet.com The Top 5 Leading-Edge Notebooks CNET Recommends \| Comparison Chart \| What to Look For The first notebooks functioned better as showpieces than as powerful computing machines. The times, however, have certainly changed. Today's leading-edge laptops provide as much performance as do many desktop computers--sometimes more. If you're looking for a full-featured computer that you can sling over your shoulder, peruse our Top 5 list. 1. Dell Inspiron 7500 G650VT The good: More speed and battery power than a locomotive; about every high-end component you can get. The bad: Heavy; steep price. The bottom line: Although this notebook's heft would disappoint any frequent traveler, its specs, speed, and battery life can only impress. Review \| Configure & Price 2. Dell Latitude CPx H500GT The good: Superspeedy; lengthy service and support; solid manageability. The bad: Smallish hard drive. The bottom line: This notebook answers most corporate and consumer concerns. Review \| Configure & Price 3. HP OmniBook 4150 The good: Plenty of power in a highly portable package; incredible battery life; DMI compliance. The bad: Takes a significant performance hit at its lowest clock speed; pricey. The bottom line: You'll get a lot of uptime with this notebook's long battery life, but its SpeedStep technology affects performance a little too drastically. Review \| Configure & Price 4. Quantex W-511 The good: Low price and base weight; impressive specs. The bad: Slower performance than its SpeedStep competitors. The bottom line: This is the best SpeedStep bargain you'll find--but not the best performance deal. Review \| Configure & Price 5. Apple PowerBook G3/400-DVD The good: Slim; great battery life; excellent display. The bad: Expensive. The bottom line: This PowerBook will please any Mac OS user seeking a solid, professional portable.

To: kemble s. matter who wrote (151724)	1/22/2000 2:35:00 AM
From: calgal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Hi, Kemble! Did you know about Michael's little brother? Has he been involved with Dell? Do you know his background? Maybe he is moving to New York to invest in Hillary's campaign too? I am staying away from that subject. :) Leigh PS, I just remembered. I think he is the brother that was at UT Law School with my friend, Allyson. She just moved to Australia, so I can't ask her. Michael just has one brother, right? Michael Dell's Brother to Set Up $100 Mln Fund, NY Post Says New York, Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Adam Dell, a younger brother of Dell Computer Corp. founder Michael Dell, is moving to New York to set up a $100 million venture capital fund to finance Internet start-ups, the New York Post reported, without citing sources. The elder Dell is expected to invest in the fund. Two of the companies likely to receive investments from the fund include OpenTable.com, an online restaurant reservation network, and WebOS.com, a Web- based operating system, the report said. Michael Dell's New York-based MSD Capital LP was established in 1998 to manage his and his family's capital. (N.Y. Post, 1/20, p.38) (NYPT <go> for the paper's website) Jan/20/2000 8:24 For more stories from Bloomberg News, click here. (C) Copyright 2000 Bloomberg L.P.