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Hi Kevin, In a message dated 96-04-22 19:51:13 EDT, you write: >This is interesting for many 360 owners.. >A few more questions though. >What is the pricing like (chip + workmanship)? >How long will the upgrade take? Workmanship is top notch. We have the SMT rework equipment in house and perform the upgrade in a maximum of 72 hours. We can turn them around same day, but prefer to let them burn-in for 24 hours. Pricing is: Processor Upgrades, must be installed by Portable Enhancements: --------------------------------------------------------------- One of the new frontiers in upgrading portable systems is the CPU arena. Unlike desktop computers, most portable computer CPUs are surface mounted and require specialized equipment and testing to ensure a fully functional and quality upgrade. With the support of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Portable Enhancements is now pioneering the field of CPU upgrades for portable systems. With the introduction of the AMD X5 processor, a portable computer that once had an Intel 486SX/33 processor can now be upgraded to the performance of a Pentium 75Mhz system. Intel 486DX4/75 $429 DX2/50 Series AMD 486DX4/100 $499 DX2/50 Series Intel 486DX4/100 $429 SX/33 Series AMD 486DX4/133 $499 SX/33 Series If there are no CPU upgrades listed for your system, you may want to call our sales department to check the current status of our upgrades since we release new upgrades on a monthly basis. If we have not evaluated your system as of yet, you may be eligible for our beta project which includes special pricing. >Can the chip handle APM (I guess not..)? The chip can handle APM, but the BIOS must support it! >Cheers >______________________________________________________________________ > kevin cheong macquarie university > kevinc@mpce.mq.edu.au sydney > > Best Regards, Leonard email: pepsales@portables.com Portable Enhancements The Portable Upgrade ExpertsTM 800-737-7693 714-418-0113 Tel 714-418-0117 Fax Up to 1.3GB in your Notebook!