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- From: David_A._Schnider@bmug.org
- Organization: BMUG, Inc.
- Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 19:18:30 PST
- Subject: Re: Duo system or 160 with monitor?
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- The add-ons are important for the Duo, but each one equals more cost. It's
- really not all that different from the 160 except that it is lighter and more
- expandable. But think of it this way: the 160 plus a Sony CPD-1320 13" monitor,
- and HP printer and a v.32/v.42bis 14.4 fax modem, as well as keyboard, mouse,
- extra battery, carrying case will cost about $4100 (educational prices). This
- system lacks expandability but has a built in drive and simple portability.
- Then there is the duo 210. for the Duo plus all the amenities in the 160
- package you save about $200. But, you need some kind of dock. If it's the
- mini, you add $500, now costing $300 more than the 160, and you still don't have
- any expansion slots, just the ports. If you want a disk drive add $150 more.
- If you decide you want the expandability you can add $500 more to upgrade from
- the mini tot he dock. Then if you choose to take advantage of any ports you
- add more money. This becomes excessively more expensive ($300 - $1150 +). If
- you can afford the extra cash, buy the Duo. If money is a question I believe
- that the 160 is the better deal.
-
- -David
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