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New MessageInteresting Computer (modified 0 times) redwood
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just for info, worth a look...
http://www.cybernetman.com/default.cfm?DocId=101
all in one design, over 500 bucks, so, not a cheapy, but, interesting none the less... hehe, didn't Commadore try this once? :)
actually, I think this might be the way pc's are headed... with separate LCD screen, nice neat package.
08-21-2001 19:24:28

New MessageRE:Interesting Computer (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Interesting,
Thats how I'm using my Toshiba P-III 700 Notebook I found dumpster divin'. As a all in one keyboard!
It was tossed because the LCD screen was shatterd. A replacement LCD cost exactly $100 less than the cost of a new notebook. I still can't figure that out?
I removed the screen and it now makes a Perfect "All in one keyboard" with DVD and floppy drive.
Hooked up a display to the VGA output and works fantastic!
I'm waiting for the desktop LCD displays to drop a bit more in price and then I'll use one of those instead of the 19" CRT.
08-21-2001 21:24:31

New MessageThe price of repar parts (modified 0 times) Q000
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>A replacement LCD cost exactly $100 less than the cost of a new notebook. I still can't figure that out?

It's like the built in thermostat that costs 1/2 the price of a new air conditioner. They figure they have you by the short hairs so they charge what they think they can get away with, usually just under what the item would be worth once you repair it.

Get the OEM part number off the old screen and see if you can find it on the surplus market. Try it in some search engines and see if you get lucky, or I can give you the contact info for some trade mags if you like.

-Q

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My email is ps111(at)home.com
Replace (at) with @ to email me.
08-21-2001 22:52:25

New MessageRE:Interesting Computer (modified 0 times) redwood
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actually, that's what I was thinking.. MB, parts etc from a laptop...but, they say, is just too expensive to put together yerself.. you'd think, Somewhere, there would be surplus parts... oh well
08-22-2001 17:20:36

New MessageRE:Interesting Computer (modified 0 times) Doogman
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Hehe, yeah I'm getting a Commodore deja-vu feeling as well. Reminds me of my old Amiga 500, were ever it may be nowadays.

I guess everything old is new again, someday.

08-24-2001 15:08:46

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