MPC packs features into its new TransPort X3100  Security,
usability touches make it a good fit for agencies  MPC Computers
has made a practice of listening to government customers and
developing notebook computers that address their unique'if often
quirky'requirements. Case in point: the new MPC TransPort X3100.
Why have USB ports on three sides of the system? MPC officials
tout it as meeting 508 accessibility standards, which require
treating left- and right-handed users equally. Now that's
attention to detail.  The X3100 also has a handy, one-touch
button for shutting down the embedded 802.11 a/b/g wireless
radio. This feature is extremely helpful for agencies that need
to enforce wireless policies, but we're finding half the
notebooks we review don't offer it. The X3100 also has an
integrated fingerprint scanner and Smart Card reader, both for
maintaining high levels of security.  We were also impressed by
the X3100's implementation of short-range Bluetooth wireless
technology in even the most basic model