[SPARCbook] First Thoughts: Tadpole/RDI UltraBook

Mon Jun 26 15:47:49 CDT 2000

Just got the Ultrabook review unit in. First thoughts:
	Nice 14.1" 1024x768 LCD screen. 256 colors simultaneously.
	Creator3D framebuffer, 128mb RAM, 170mhz CPU, 10gig IDE HD.
	Based around a variant of the Sun Ultra AX OEM motherboard.
	- I hate the trackpad. Always have hated trackpads; I'm using
	 a mechanical T5 mouse for eveverything.
	- Wouldnt really call this a "laptop" - more of a 'portable
	 workstation' - I havent tried to run it off batteries yet, but
	 the machine itself has 2 fans in back and the power supply even
	 has a fan.
	- WAY less sturdy than the SPARCbooks - this is a plastic shell, etc.
On the other hand, I could probably use this as a primary/only machine if I
had to....
Bill
	
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