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To: Fred Fahmy who wrote (62199)	8/9/1998 11:15:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Fred - Re: " I use ZIP disks routinely to transfer data between my notebook and desktops." I bought LapLink to do that function. It has some neat features that make file transfer - and maintaining identical folders via updating - a real breeze. Of course, it doesn't offer back up storage. Re: Eraser/Pointers & Track Pads - different "strokes" for different folks! Paul

To: Fred Fahmy who wrote (62199)	8/10/1998 12:42:00 PM
From: John Koligman	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Fred and Ibexx - Off topic - Notebooks... One other thing - IBM and Toshiba offers DVD, Sony does not, Dell does as an option. Maybe not important for some, but if you are going to keep the notebook for awhile, a nice feature to have. Sony has the worst warranty I have seen, IBM and Toshiba give you the three years on their premium models, and I agree it's very important. I much prefer the pointing stick also as every touchpad I have tried does not have the accuracy of the stick. Also, on IBM models such as the 600 and 770 series, there is a third button below the two standard mouse buttons that controls a zoom and scroll feature similar to that on the Microsoft Intellimouse. Good luck with your choice.... John PS - Out of all the manufacturers mentioned so far, only IBM offers a 14.1" screen. Toshiba will on it's next series of Tecra machines. I have seen this screen and it is far superior to the 12.1" ones you will get on the Sony machines. Dell offers a 13.3" screen, but I have not seen a sample....