Zenith Z-Noteflex
The Z-Noteflex is a highly modular 486-based laptop released by Zenith Data Systems in 1994. Nearly every part was modular and upgradeable - the CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, LCD, Battery, CMOS Battery, and the floppy drive could all be easily replaced or upgraded. Of course, it also had built-in PCMCIA slots and featured advanced docking capabilities, with the dock featuring a built-in CD-ROM drive, stereo speakers, two Type III PCMCIA slots, and an internal power supply. The LCD assembly could be removed and placed in an external dock for presentations. The Z-Noteflex also had internal sound.
Zenith eventually released an updated version known as the Z-Noteflex P, which had an Intel Pentium processor clocked at 75MHz.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | - Intel 486DX4 @75 or 100MHz - Intel Pentium @75MHz (Z-Noteflex P) |
| RAM | 2x 72pin slots supporting up to 40MB on the Z-Noteflex P - I don't know what the 486 version uses |
| Hard Disk | IDE 2.5" |
| Display Options | - Passive Matrix Color @640x480 - 9.5" Active Matrix Color @640x480 |
| Graphics Chipset | Unknown |
| Audio | 16-bit sound card (optional?) - Crystal CS4231 on the Z-Noteflex P (does not support FM Synth) |
| Main Battery | Up to 2 NiMH Batteries |
| CMOS Battery | SAFT 3-cell NiCad (user replaceable) |
| Power Supply | Proprietary mini-din |
| Disk Drives | Modular bay supporting 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive or 2nd battery |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA Slots |
| Networking | None internal |
| Other I/O | - 1x Serial - 1x Parallel - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Headphone Out - 1x Mic In |
| BIOS | Zenith BIOS |
| Pointing Device | Trackball |
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