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Subject: Re: when did they stop selling vivante SE

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John

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Date Posted: 10:12:32 08/04/99 Wed
In reply to: brooks kerry rownd 's message, "Re: when did they stop selling vivante SE" on 07:46:06 08/04/99 Wed

> > When did Transmonde stop selling the Vivante SE?
> > Any particular reason why they stopped this line?
> > Didn't the SE have a longer battery life (than the
> XL)?
>
> Yes on the battery life. The SE is a great setup
> for me. I think one reason it was phased out
> was that lots of Windows people want integrated
> drives.
> For someone like me who doesn't ever use the floppy
> or CD-ROM, integrated drives are a pain in the rear!
> With the SE I can just put the Superdisk drive in
> and have a larger battery rather than the floppy and
> CD-ROM that I never use. Sad to see the SE go. :(
>
> > I'm asking because I located a used one. Though I
> was
> > looking at buying an XL, I'm also interested in
> saving
> > a little money.
>
> Although I'd much rather have the SE, the idea of
> buying a used laptop computer sounds risky.

FWIW, the Transmonde's warranty is transferrable. Also, they
discontinued my Vibrant-166 almost a year and a half ago; but,
still have spare parts and honor the 48-hr turn-around policy.
They recent replaced my keyboard and PCMCIA slot. Therefore,
I feel confident buying a used Transmonde laptop -- provided
it's in good condition.

Regards ... John

> > I know a 14.1" LCD screen is a little bigger than a
> > 15" desktop monitor. How does a 13.3" LCD screen
> > compare to a desktop monitor?
>
> I think 13.3" is ideal. I don't know of a reason
> to go larger unless your eyes get tired easily or
> you want something to be seen from across a room.
>
> good luck,
> bkr

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