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At 12:04 PM 5/6/98 , David Ross wrote: >>From Randal's forwarded message re the TP600: > >>Weight : 5.6 lbs (about 6.5 lbs travel weight) > >Yikes! Is this true? This is *way* too heavy; I think that's with the CD Drive in. Stripped to its skivvies, the way a 560 *always* is, it's 4.9 lbs. .8 lbs. more than a 560. And an inch deeper as well as .2" thicker. >I think we can dismiss any idea that the 600 is a real replacement for the 560. I don't think it ever was. Really, I see it as a replacement for the 770's--and nearly everything below it. The only reason now to buy a bigger, thicker, heavier 770 is if you need the hardware MPEG built-in, the funny video ports, or absolutely need the higher capacity of the thicker hard drives. That's not to say the super-high-end machines won't continue to exist (there are people that want one), but this will eat a significant bite from that market. >BTW, I just ran across complete specs and a suite of photos for the Sony Vaio 505 (cf http://www.jpd.com/vaio505.htm ). While I'm leery of Sony computer products, and don't like touchpads, I could be seriously persuaded to buy one of these when they're finally 'officially' for sale here! After my recent NEC Versa experience, I've learned my lesson. The Versa 5000 series is a great machine...but I've learned that I hate touchpads--period. I'll never buy another machine with a touchpad. I don't care how neato it is. But if its *really* thin & light you want, take a look at the HP Sojourn. .7" thick, something like 3 lbs. and a hefty price tag. ------- Randal J. Whittle whittle@usc.edu (213) 740-7775 Director, Electronic Commerce Program Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California