EVERY machine I took home and played with, not only did the job. But did it quite well.
The real differences were in the extras.
Each notebook seemed to have something that was just a little better than the others.
Apple DuoDock 280c This is the only machine available from Apple at this time, no doubt because of the impending announcements about new PowerBooks.
The DuoDock is a little old in the scheme of things but is an excellent machine. It isa Macintosh (probably the overriding concern for those who want it). The DuoDock is a borderline subnotebook: small and light. It can be connected to a docking station to function as desktop Mac.
Compaq Contura 420C As the world's number one retailer of PCs, Compaq can be expected to produce something of value and indeed it has. This is the only machine without a carrying case. The reason for this is that the Contura 420C comes with a handle that clips onto the bottom of the case. This cuts down on weight of course, and is quite convenient.