HP 95LX Upgrade
By Richard Hall
Since the introduction of the 95LX in April of 1991, increased memory has been the most asked-for enhancement by 95LX users. As of March 4, 1992 HP will offer a 95LX with 1MB of internal RAM memory. The list price of the new 95LX will be $799.
Current owners of the HP 95LX in the U.S. can upgrade their Palmtops before December 31, 1992, for $190. Upgrades will receive a 90-day warranty or the balance remaining on the original warranty, which ever is greater. To upgrade follow these steps:
- 1. COMPLETE the form in the box on page 6.
- 2. PACKAGE your 95LX for shipping (original packaging if available). Enclose the items listed on page 5. Complete the form in the box on page 6 and package your 95LX for shipping, original packaging material if available. Enclosing the following items:)
- a. Copy of the completed form (point 1);
- b. $190 (US) payable in check, money order, MasterCard, or Visa. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Hewlett-Packard Company and should include local sales tax. Please do not include cash!
- c. ALL ORDERS MUST include local sales tax in addition to the $190.
- 3. INSURE the package for the full value of the 95LX.
- 4. PREPAY the package for delivery to: HP Corvallis Service Center, 1030 NE Circle Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330, U.S.A.; Phone: (503) 750-3850.
- 5. Your 95LX will be upgraded in 2-3 working days and returned via UPS.
Back up all files you wish to keep. If you cannot back up files, clearly request HP Service to save your files and put them back on your upgraded 95LX. HP Service is very conscientious and will probably be able to do so.