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# Comparison Revisited: Cambridge Z88 vs. Tandy 200

Side-by-side comparison of the Cambridge Z88 and the Tandy 200 laptop. Tandy 200 advantages: 240×128 pixel graphics, better sound, built-in modem. Z88 advantages: overall performance, storage capacity, and built-in utility software.