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From: HIA@PSUVM.BITNET (Diann Hunsinger)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,psu.micro
Subject: Re: IBM PS/2 Model 55sx questions.
Message-ID: <89212.073345HIA@PSUVM>
Date: 31 Jul 89 11:33:45 GMT
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Organization: Penn State University - Center for Academic Computing
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The Math Co-Processor for the IBM 55SX is the Intel 80386/80387SX, IBM part
number 27F4676 (feature code #4676). It is currently shipping with a six
to eight week backlog (not uncommon for a new feature). The price for this
part through the Micro Order Center is $477 when purchased with a system
and $795 when purchased separately.

The 55SX, like the co-processor, is running on a six to eight week backlog.
The MOC has placed orders for this unit. Of the units we've ordered, we
received three just last week, one from a 6/15 order, one from a 6/20 order
and one from a 7/19 order. We were told last week that the IBM dock now
has some SX's in stock and delivery times should improve dramatically.
In any event, it is highly unlikely that it will take 6 months for a
55SX to be delivered.

One note, the MOC orders and receives equipment from a different dock than
the local IBM. This means that departmental orders, which are placed
directly through IBM are subject to different stock and delivery schedules.
If you are placing a departmental order, your best information for delivery
times is Tim Wilkinson with IBM (237-5721).