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Old 11-15-2018, 01:24 AM   #604
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Default Re: 'Imperial Culture' (non-canonista)

Alexandria Deluxe:

This is an updated version of Chandler's hit Alexandria Handcomp. It carries all the characteristics of the classic Alexandria more drive space naturally enough. It also has a number of characteristic Chandler's gimmicks. It comes in a clamshell design with the interface and hardware on the bottom half and the screen on the top. As modern screens need little thickness to function, the space left over is given to a series of covered pockets and sheaths in which can be stored accessories some of which come with the product in any event. Other accessories are added to the original but one of the favorites is a modular lug which can firmly hold detachable tools. The shell is sometimes ornately decorated and a number of patterns are available or custom designs and even custom material for the richer customers (some of these require special orders). However it always has the respected Chandler's Compass Rose logo. The very highest quality ones from this perspective are true works of art and cannot really be used except as such but lower end ones are cheap enough to be practically useful and a rugged version is available for those who have dangerous duties. It's software contains some of the basics including the Classics of Terra, Classics of Vland, and Classics of Sylea literary packages found in the previous Alexandria as well as wallpaper displays appropriate to the world it is sold at. It carries a higher capacity than the first version and it can link to a number of devices whether computers proper or secondary electronic components of tools with a different stress in function (such as a scanner, a weapon, or even a pocketknife).

The Alexandria Deluxe project was undertaken when it was realized that the old Alexandria would soon be challenged in demand by devices from competing firms. The advancements they have undertaken look to leave the Alexandria series in it's high class among handcomps for a long time.
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