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ThinkPad 560 questions



Hello,

I am thinking of buying the ThinkPad 560.  I have a few questions
about this machine:

1. Is the display color?  (I am assuming it is; want to make sure tho')
2. I know it does not have a built in CD-Rom.  But, I can hook up an
   external CD-Rom to the parallel port. Any problems with this set up?
   Or is there a better alternative?
3. This does not have a built in modem, but, If I buy a PCMCIA 
   modem card, I should be able to dial anywhere.  Correct me if I am wrong.
3.1.  How about connecting an external modem (regular PC modem) to the
      serial port?  Any problems with this setup?
4.  This comes with only 8 MB of RAM.  Can I add another 16MB, bringing
     the total up to 24MB?  Any problems with that?
5. How about connecting external speakers?  

I have never owned a laptop, and my ignorance may be showing here.

Basically, I would like to use it - while travelling - for everything, I normally
use my desktop for - word processing, presentations, lite programming.  
Occasionally use the modem to get e-mail, web etc..., and sometimes use
it for multimedia presentations.

The usage is light.  So, I don't need a bleeding edge laptop.  I just need an
adequate system.  Will this do?  

All your comments are welcome.

TIA

Hemanth