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On Thu, 21 Aug 1997 13:24:35 +0700, you wrote: >Ok, let me have a shot at this. > >Intel is set to offer these things "real soon now": >1. The first of the Mobile Module laptops >2. Pentium Pro or Pentium II designed for laptops >3. 200MHz and faster Pentium MMX chips > >Laptops designed with Mobile Modules allow user upgrades of the CPU and >other system components. The CPU comes in a small easily insertable >(and removeable) module. Example, Gateway Solo. This is a common mistake. The Mobile Module is *not* for user upgrades, it's so manufacturers can release a faster chip without a lot of retooling or a complete redesign of their models. Currently, when Intel releases a new chip, it's back to the drawing board for all of their customers. So far, every company releasing a notebook using this design has been non-commital about performing upgrades for customers, or making them available (Gateway's 9100 uses it, and they've said no upgrades). While I'm sure 3rd party developer's will come up with something, it remains to be seen if any of the laptop makers will encourage this, as it's definitely going to cut in to sales of future models. epbrown ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Stop by the Portable Computing Center for reviews, editorials, and the FAQ on laptop computers. http://www.enteract.com/~epbrown ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||