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To: Barry A. Watzman who wrote (50001)	3/6/1998 9:33:00 PM
From: Maverick	Respond to of 186894

IBM Aptiva E26 uses K6/233, part II One area in which the Aptiva falls short of the competition is bundled software. Though others provide some options for each family member, the IBM unit is geared toward adults. It comes preloaded with Lotus SmartSuite 97 and a host of utilities. Still, newcomers have an easy time starting up. Clicking on the "Your Aptiva Adventure Starts Here!" icon on the desktop will kick-start the installation of IBM's AntiVirus; the machine then reboots, and you're presented with the company's informational Multimedia Experience video. The Aptiva Adventure install also loads quick-launch icons for Entertainment (ActiveMovie and Audio Station), Aptiva on the Net (which will help you set up your machine to get online and download software updates from the Web), Aptiva Productivity (Lotus programs), and Aptiva Ware (utilities and instructional information). The Aptiva also ships with a pair of unexciting speakers; sound quality was acceptable but not outstanding. IBM also offers a number of monitor options--we looked at a 15-inch model, which provided the basic display controls but nothing else. For productivity, the IBM Aptiva E26 is a strong choice, and you won't be stuck down the road if you want to add hardware. IBM Aptiva E26 Street price: $999 with 233-MHz AMD K6 CPU, 32MB SDRAM, 3.2GB hard disk, 24X CD-ROM drive, K56flex modem; IBM 15-inch monitor: $349 (street) IBM Consumer Division, Research Triangle Park, NC; 800-426-7245, 919-517-2430

To: Barry A. Watzman who wrote (50001)	3/6/1998 9:40:00 PM
From: Jim McMannis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

BArry, How long did it take and who sent you the rebate...Was it Maxtor or another company? I bought a 7 gig Maxtor in mid December and have yet to see the $30 rebate a applied for. I was thinking that maybe it came in an envelope that looked like junk mail and I threw it out...did you rebate envelope say Maxtor on it? I wouldn't have missed that. I have copies of everything but don't know what to do. I also never recieved a $50 rebate on a zip drive from Epson... Right now I think rebates stink... Jim