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- From: hauer@roby.ecn.purdue.edu (Corey Hauer)
- Subject: Re: IIcx upgrade advice needed
- Message-ID: <hauer.721158200@roby.ecn.purdue.edu>
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- Organization: Purdue University Engineering Computer Network
- References: <werner-061192142144@128.32.157.31> <palane.721090375@pv7412.vincent.iastate.edu>
- Date: 7 Nov 92 17:43:20 GMT
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- palane@iastate.edu (Paul A. Lane) writes:
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- >In <werner-061192142144@128.32.157.31> werner@soe.berkeley.edu (John Werner) writes:
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- >>I'm finally thinking of upgrading my ancient IIcx at home, and I need some
- >>advice on how to do it. I'm a developer, so compatibility is important; I
- >>tend to use the latest (or even prerelease) system software and development
- >>tools. I can think of three possible ways to upgrade it:
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- >>1) Quadra 700 upgrade from Apple
- >> Pros: Fast. 68040. Compatible. Nice fast onboard video.
- >> Cons: EXPENSIVE! At UC's prices, it's about $2900. Developer price is
- >> about $2500.
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- >This is only a hunch, but I suspect that when the IIci is eliminated and
- >Apple starts putting out cheaper '040 machines, this upgrade might take a
- >drop in price.
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- This would be a welcome suprise. Apple has a history of lowering machine
- prices while ignoring upgrade prices.
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- -Corey
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- If Bill Clinton is the answer, it must have been a damn stupid question.
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