Our focus this issue on peripherals contains a contradiction. The advantage of the HP Palmtop is its size; we can take it everywhere we go. However, there are times when we want to print a memo or spreadsheet directly, read a file from a 3 1/2" disk into the 95LX, or plant the HP 95LX in one spot. To accomplish this we need peripherals twice the size and weight of the HP 95LX. We succumb to this contradiction of size, this issue and take a look at portable printers, a portable disk drive, and a docking station, all well-suited for the HP 95LX.
Also, in this issue Mark Scardina takes a new look at data compression. Mark shows us how Stacker and the ACE DoubleCard can literally double the amount of disk space on a RAM disk and even on the built-in C drive. We also take a brief look at alternatives to CompuServe; American OnLine and Prodigy. You will also find the usual assortment of tips and discussions of other products -- in particular, you'll notice an expanded New Products section.
Finally, based on many requests, we are starting a technical support service called ASK THADDEUS! Call or fax your problem. After researching a solution, we will call you back. In order for this service to evolve and be of service to you, we need both your feedback and your patience. See page 15 for more details.
Hal Goldstein, Publisher