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From: stevelee@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Just Another Steve (but not dave))
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: PS/2 30-286
Keywords: I need some info on the system.
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Date: 10 Oct 89 04:02:33 GMT
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	I need some *practical* advise here.  

	I've been thinking about getting an IBM compatable system for
	quite some time now, and have recently been more seriously 
	looking around.  I have found what looks to be a good deal
	on a PS/2 30-286.  

	A few questions-

	(a) Is it a reliable system?  I mean, am I going to get my money's
	    worth?  She sounds great on paper, but I don't want to go
	    just by what the dealers have said.

	(b) Is it a good system to re-learn on?  I haven't been on a
	    PC in a few years, and I've spent most of my time on a 
	    UNIX system here on campus, and am rather unfamiliar with
	    anything beyond the dark ages of the Apple IIe.  

	    Well, okay, I'm not quite THAT primitive.  I do have access to
	    an early IBM PC, but it's an older model.  A MUCH older model.

	(c) One thing bothers me about the specs-it's only got one floppy
	    drive.  I know you can get the "optional external drive," but
	    is the extra cost worth it?  

	(d) Any advise from anyone that currently owns a 286?

	Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated.  I prefer e-mail
	replies.

	Thanx-

				-stevelee-

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