Article: Laptop computers tackle test tasks. (add-in cards make new laptops portable test instruments)

Laptop computers tackle test tasks SAN JOSE, CA--Several companies introduced laptop computers in October that are suitable for use as portable test instruments, say spokesmen for those companies.

The computing power of these laptops, from Grid Systems (Fremont, CA), NEC Home Electronics (Wood Dale, IL), and Compaq Computer (Houston, TX), rivals that of many desktop units, the manufacturers say. Such laptops also offer expansion bases that accept industry-standard add-in cards.

The Compaq SLT/286, Grid 1535 EXP, and NEC ProSpeed 386 have optional expansion bases that accept IBM PC/XT/AT-compatible add-in cards. Previously, laptop computers that were ...

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