Display article   Subject:  New 3820 HD Notebook Features
   04/30/97   18:30:44


NEW 3820 HD NOTEBOOK

New Features

Radio Shack announced the new Tandy 3820 HD notebook computer
(25-3572 $2,999.00) in the Wall Street Journal on December 3rd.
It is the second in the popular 386SX class and is almost
identical to the popular Tandy 3810 HD with major differences
in only three areas:

1. LCD -- The VGA LCD display has been changed to a 1 to 1 aspect
ratio screen giving a 9" diagonal viewing area.  This change
will give you a true view on graphics rendered images
(circles will be circles and not ovals).

2. RAM -- base memory has been increased to 2 MB and can be
increased to either 4 MB (25-3508 $399.95) or 8 MB (25-3527
$1,099.00).  With the increased emphasis on Windows and
graphics-based programs, the additional memory provides ample
base memory to run all applications.  The two memory options
give you a choice in memory sizes for additional memory.

3. Software -- The 3820 HD ships with MS-DOS 5.0 and the popular
Windows 3.0 operating environment already installed on the
60 MB hard drive.  With Windows and DOS pre-installed, you
do not have to go through the time-consuming and sometimes
confusing software installation process.  The system is ready
to use straight from the box.

Other Features Common With The 3810 HD

All other features and cosmetics are identical to the popular
3810 HD including:

1. A 20 MHz 386SX processor and optional 387SX Math coprocessor
(90-2586).

2. A removable Ni-Cad 2.5 battery provides up to 2 1/2 hours of
portable operation (depending on LCD brightness and hard drive
usage).  This is the same battery (25-3526 $99.95) used in the
1500 HD, 1800 HD, 2810 HD, and 3810 HD.  A battery charger
(25-3537 $229.95) will be available in February 1992 that allows
external charging of one or two batteries.  This charger will
require the use of the AC Adapter that comes with the 2810/2820/
3810/3820 HD computer.

3. A lightweight AC adapter allows 110v or 220v 50/60 Hz AC
operation.

4. A full-size 84-key keyboard with complete cursor control keys
and the exclusive Tandy Key-Switch  which allows the <CAPS LOCK>
and <CONTROL> keys to be reversed for those who prefer a
typewriter-style keyboard.

5. 19 ms 60 MB hard drive and 1.44 MB 3 1/2" floppy drive.

6. The availability of a 2400 bps modem (25-3525 $199.95) and a
2400 bps/9600 bps send FAX modem (25-3509 $249.95) lets you
choose the modem option that fits your requirements.

7. The Tandy Power View LED system is also featured.  This allows
you to see the state of the battery LED and POWER LED even with
the LCD screen closed.  This prevents accidentally leaving the
system turned on when closing it up for storage or transport.

Additionally, all the power savings features of the 3810 HD are
included.  You can set the power savings modes that reflect the
mode of operation and optimize battery life.

8. The 3820 HD maintains the rugged construction, size and 6.7 lb
weight of the 3810 HD.

The 3820 HD has a one year limited warranty and lists for
$2,999.00.

TANDY COMPUTERS: Because There Is No Better Value.
