This one time, at band camp, jhorton said: (Tuesday 02 September 2003 04:43)
> Anyone who is considering purchasing a "hi-end" laptop should consider > the features on the Prostart, > It has everything, including DVD RW, USB2.0, a built-in removable MP3 > player(smartdisk storage), > sony memory stick support, BT878 for video in and out, etc, etc. I have > not gotten everything working > under Debian, but, that is more due to too many other projects..... > > Physically, the machine is an inch or so thick, and heavier than most > portables, but, if you want every > widget available, this is the one. Also when I ordered the machine, even > though I hate Microsoft, it > was nice that they shipped a COMPLETE windows 2k_PRO, as the default > installation, instead of one > of those partial_birth_abortion CDs that is useless for a variety of > installation problems and customization > needs, when your clients require to work with MS. I also suspect that > the BIOS, in not one of those > REDMOND corrupted varieties, although, I do not have direct proof of > that, yet. > > http://www.amazinglaptops.com/prostar-8814specs.htm > > James > Those are very high quality machines, but very large and heavy also (12 pounts for the 88xx series!). They're pretty much the ultimate "desktop replacement" machines. They're manufactured by Clevo/Kapok and distributed by Sager, Prostar, etc. They're sold at http://www.pctorque.com , http://www.powernotebooks.com , http://www.discountlaptops.com as well -- check around. There's also a nice discussion forum site at http://www.talknotebooks.com . I'm not affiliated, just also interested in these monsters! Warren
