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To: CPAMarty who wrote (1058)	10/17/1998 8:44:00 PM
From: Stitch	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2025

Marty, <<Which of the build to order OEMs (Gateway, Dell, etc.) makes the best portable? >> I have been very happy with a new Dell Inspiron 266MHz P-II which I purchased for 2300 bucks about 2 months ago. But IBM has just announced a new i-series of Thinkpad that is very very attractive. Check it out at: pc.ibm.com By the way, based on my experience, BTO (Build-to-order) doesn't necessarily translate to "configure-to-order". There were several combinations of things I could not get in terms of configuration when I ordered the Dell. Also I believe IBM service is incomparable. By the way...if you are going to make presentations do not even think of using anything other then the Active matrix screen (which is increasingly becoming standard on many product lines). Best, Stitch

To: CPAMarty who wrote (1058)	10/19/1998 5:08:00 AM
From: Pierre-X	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2025

Re: Notebook machines Hello Marty, I just completed the first draft of my collected thoughts on the subject of buying notebook machines. I just ordered a new machine myself, a Gateway 5150XL. Let me tell you, there is a LOT of CRAP out there. Even after a ton of research, I give the 5150XL even odds I'll be really pissed off at it in a couple of weeks and return the sucker. Anyway, here's my article: Choosing Your Traveling Irons 10digital.com I guess you might be interested in this too, Mark, although you already bought your iron. You can give me your thoughts though which I'll incorporate.