On 15/02/05 12:44, "Andrew F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's not a fair comparison, Dell's laptops are generic Taiwan models with > the Dell brand. Look at a high-end IBM ThinkPad, the T42 for example, and > you find a build-to-order model that allows a choice of processors, screen > size, networking and connectivity options, even options for embedded > security and finger print readers. They even let you choose the built-in > pointing device (the eraserhead, which I love) or the eraserhead AND the > touchpad.
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