Display article   Subject:  2810 HD Gets InfoWorld Buyer's Assurance Seal
   04/30/97   18:33:40


TANDY 2810 HD GETS INFOWORLD BUYER'S ASSURANCE SEAL

Our Tandy 2810 HD (25-3551) has been awarded the prestigious
InfoWorld BUYER'S ASSURANCE SEAL (InfoWorld, May 6, 1991).

The Tandy 2810 HD is the faster brother to the Tandy 1500 HD
which Portable Computing calls the "Best in its Class."  With two
winners in the same family, it's no wonder that Tandy notebook
PCs are taking a big bite out of this fast growing market.

In the InfoWorld review of 286-based Notebook Computers, the
Tandy 2810 HD proved to be a worthy competitor to so-called
industry giants like Compaq, Toshiba, NEC, and Texas Instruments.
In fact, the 2810 HD outscored the units from these manufacturers
by a big margin.

Powerful Processor

The high performance 16 MHz 80C286 processor played a big part in
the overall success of the unit, earning it an `excellent' rating
in all the performance categories of the test, and even earned it
a first place for running the Windows 3.0 performance test.  It
performed three of the software compatibility tests in the
fastest times.

The ratings confirm the independent testing done by Tandy that
showed the Tandy 2810 HD performing better than some of the
16 MHz 386SX notebook products being sold today.

For most users of notebook computers, the power of the Tandy
2810 HD is more than adequate whether for DOS, DeskMate, or
Windows applications.

Impressive Battery Life

Another important point in the review showed that the 2810 HD
performed the InfoWorld battery test which resulted in an
impressive 3 hours and 14 minutes battery life.  This test
simulated "moderately heavy use" by a user, as defined by
InfoWorld, and even under the strain the 2810 HD performed to
within 16 minutes of Tandy's published battery life estimate of
3 1/2 hours under normal computer use.

Battery life is an extremely important point to the notebook
computer user, and the Tandy 2810 HD out-lasted other contenders
like Sharp, NEC, Toshiba, and Texas Instruments by an hour or
more.

"Real" or Traveling Weight

Another important point for the notebook user is weight.  And not
only the weight of the unit itself, but the `traveling weight'
the user must carry.  The traveling weight adds the weight of the
AC adapter to the basic weight of the notebook plus battery.  The
AC adapter used by the Tandy 2810 HD weighed in as the lightest
at only 10 ounces, where the others ranged from 14 ounces to over
2 pounds.

Not only is the weight an important issue, but an AC adapter that
weighs over 2 pounds has got to take up a lot of briefcase space.
So even those so called `letter size' notebooks aren't really
letter size when it comes to traveling with all the items
required to operate them in a portable environment.

Video, Memory, Design, etc.

Other points that helped Tandy earn the Buyer's Assurance Seal
are equally important.  The LCD screen was described by InfoWorld
as "Impressive VGA."  Optional memory was described as "easy
expanded-memory conversion."  The unit's system design was noted
as a "well-designed compact case" that had "conveniently located
power and contrast."  And the product summary described the Tandy
2810 HD as "fast, inexpensive," and "a speed leader with a very
competitive price."

What This Seal Means

The coveted InfoWorld Buyer's Assurance Seal tells you that the
computer product you purchase excels in all areas.  It assures
you that the product is an excellent price performer.  It
provides you with the assurance that Tandy will stand behind the
product.  Is this anything new for Tandy?  Definitely not -- we
have been providing these assurances for years.

At only $2,499, the Tandy 2810 HD is certainly a winner in a
field where NOBODY COMPARES!
