In a message dated 97-09-17 21:37:24 EDT, Mr Clifton put forth: << Received some fun free things today. I got an IBM Convertible that works but appears to have no ports for things like printers, serial, etc. What info can anyone give me about this machine and does anyone have the expansion chassis that apparently plugs on the back? >> I also have a pc convertible. pretty neat little machine. it had nothing built-in except for a modem, or at least mine does. ports were added by means on "wedges" you plugged in at the back of the machine. I have the serial/parallel adaptor as well as some kind of rca output video and pcjr style video output plugs. recently i just picked up the pc convertible printer that also attached to the back of the machine. my battery is bad, and my ac adaptor is dodgy so i need to fix that before i can really play with it. when everything is plugged in, the whole setup is about twice a long as normal, certainly doesnt fit on a desk well. I have the guide to operations, as well as extra floppy drives and a spare lcd. I can provide addtional info if need be. david