Notebook Computers Recommended

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Notebook ComputersPrice as tested ConfigurationIn briefBox score
AST Ascentia J30 714-727-4141 $2,999 100MHz Pentium, 810MB HDD, 10.4" active-matrix screen, 11.4" by 9" by 1.9" , 5.8 lbs. Has a bright active-matrix screen; well-suited for mobile applications. (3/ 96) 4.5
Canon NoteJet IIIcx 714-438-3000 $5,799 (street) 90MHz Pentium, 8MB RAM, 810MB HDD, printer/scanner, 11.8" screen, 3.25" by 14" by 12" , 10 lbs. The NoteJet IIIcx combines a Pentium notebook with a color ink jet printer and a scanner. (4/ 96) 4.0
Dell Latitude LX 4100T 512-338-4400 $2,229 100MHz 486DX4, 8MB RAM, 540MB HDD, 10.4" active-matrix screen, 1.9" by 10.5" by 8.9" , 7 lbs. The Latitude LX 4100T delivers good performance and a stunning screen at a value price. (2/96) 4.0
Dell Latitude XPi P120ST 512-338-4400 $4,299 120MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 810MB HDD, 10.4" active-matrix screen, 2.3" by 11" by 8.75" , 7 lbs. This 120MHz Pentium features a terrific 10.4 screen, a nimble mouse and long battery life. (2/96) 5.0
HP OmniBook 5000 CTS 5/120 800-443-1254 $5,925 (street) 120MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 256KB cache, 1.2GB HDD, 10.4" SVGA screen, 1.9" by 11.6" by 8.9", 6.8 lbs. This fully configured notebook features outstanding performance and has built-in SCSI-2. (4/96) 4.0
IBM ThinkPad 760CD 800-772-2227 $7,384 90MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 256KB cache, 1.2GB HDD, 12.1" SVGA screen, 2.1" by 11.7" by 8.3", 7.4 lbs. With multimedia and a 12.1-inch screen, the ThinkPad 760CD is a presentation-giver's dream. (3/ 96) 4.0
NEC Versa 4000C 508-264-8000 $3,774 (street) 75MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 540MB HDD, 2X CD-ROM drive, 10.1" VGA screen, 2.1" by 11.7" by 9.5", 6.6 lbs. The NEC Versa 4000 family is available with 75MHz, 90MHz or 120MHz Pentium processors. (1/96) 4.5
Toshiba Tecra 700CT 714-583-3000 $4,999 120MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 1.13GB HDD, 11.3 active-matrix screen, 4X CD-ROM drive, 2.3" by 11.8" by 9.1", 7.5 lbs. This notebook uses the PCI architecture, has an optional 4X CD-ROM drive and an 11.3 screen. (1/96) 5.0
Toshiba Tecra 720CDT 714-583-3000 $7,499 (street) 133MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 256KB cache, 1.3GB HDD, 12.1" active-matrix screen, 2.3" by 11.8" by 9.1", 7.75 lbs. Big, crisp display, swappable CD-ROM/floppy drive, built-in 28.8Kbps modem and super performance. (6/96) 4.0
WinBook XP5/120 fax 800-448-0308 $3,799 (direct) 120MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 256KB cache, 1.3GB HDD, 10.4" active-matrix screen, 2.0" by 11.7" by 8.7", 6.1 lbs. Top-flight performance, crisp, fast display and good ergonomic design. (6/96) 4.5
ZDS Z-Note MX 847-808-5000 $3,058 75MHz Pentium, 16MB RAM, 810MB HDD, 10.4" dual-scan passive-matrix screen, 1.9" by 11.1" by 8.7", 5.9 lbs. The Z-Note MX provides good performance, a large hard disk and software that includes Netscape. (2/96) 4.5