Conference akocoa::decpc_portables

VPH is the VP500 series, but don't order the 64MB memory for the VP535 as
it won't accept it.

See http://www.pc.digital.com/products/notebook/hinote_vp_500_mem_configs.asp
for memory configuration details.

				Steve

... now I'm not so sure about the 64MB option for the VP535 - as the table
I referenced lists it as acceptable for the 545, which is similar.

				Steve

:    WHat's the difference between the VP and VPH?  It's not obvious looking
:    at the order/model numbers which are which.

   "VP" == "VP", and I suspect "VP5H" is "VP500" as in 5-Hundred.
   The low-end VP500 series is limited to 40 MB = 8 MB + 2 * 16 MB.
   To max-out the HiNote VP535, you want FR-PCP9M-BC.

:    Also, the keyboard on the machine seems to "go away" and "think" every
:    so often, leaving me with missing characters.  Is there a BIOS problem
:    with it etc.?

   Look around, there have been some similar discussions...

    Is it true that the VP535 cannot take run with 80 MB using the new
    32MB chips? This is a BIOS limit then? 
    
    If so, instead of ordering the 80MB upgrade I may have to 
    order another machine, 40 MB is marginal for large NT applications (Visual
    C++, VB) at the customer site.
    
    David

    To LIONEL,
    
    Please send me a copy of the TABLE that said a VP545 could go to 80Mb..
    This is WRONG. The max for a VP510-545 is 40 MB. 8mb on MB and 32mb in
    sockets (must be put in in matching pairs)
    
    The Vp550-575 will take 80 MB (16mb on MB and 64mb in matching pairs in
    sockets)
    
    Newer products go up to 128mb and higher.... Getting scary on a
    'portable' with a 14" screen, who needs a desktop. I have a better
    machine in my portable.
    
    I will look into the keyboard 'going away' problem.. It apparently
    happens under a wide variety of circumstances..
    
    Vin

http://www.windows.digital.com/products/notebook/hinote_vp_500_mem_configs.asp

This page used to be pointed to by pages describing the VP525-545, but those
models have disappeared.  Still, this would be looked at by people wanting
to upgrade and there is no footnote.

There's also:

http://www.windows.digital.com/products/notebook/hinote_vp_500_options.asp


			Steve

    
:    I will look into the keyboard 'going away' problem.. It apparently
:    happens under a wide variety of circumstances..

   I've now noticed my HiNote has this problem, too.  (I wasn't sure
   if it was the fault of my typing on the HiNote keyboard, or if it
   was a keyboard fault.  I'm now sure.)

   I haven't decided if I'll live with it or if I'll send it in for
   the requisite keyboard update.  (I'm also questioning whether or
   not I'll ever purchase another DIGITAL HiNote, but that's a normal
   customer reaction to receiving a product with this class of bug.)

    Could you folks with 'slow keyboard' problems reply with the serial
    numbers, System BIOS rev and KB BIOS rev of your systems. The BIOS is
    displayed at boot time (warm or cold). I am also looking at other
    issues that may affect this problem. I believe that this is a small
    number of cases but need more information..
    
    Vin.

VP 535 S/N 2U65016030
BIOS 1.05
KB BIOS 1.03a

		Steve

    VP535 Rev A01
    System BIOS 31G1105D
    Keyboard BIOS 1.03A
    S#: 2U64311532
    
    Jerry

  VP 520 revision A01; 40MB
  Serial Number: 2U63702106
  System BIOS:   31G1104d (1.4?)
  Keyboard BIOS: 1.03a

    VP 525 S/N 2U64848062
    BIOS 1.05
    KB BIOS 1.04a
    
    	James.

    I mailed in all that info re:Glantz...heard nothing back..that was
    weeks ago..any status?
    j