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Subject: Re: IIcx vs. IIci
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Date: 23 Jan 90 05:38:52 GMT
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From: sharp@cpsc.ucalgary.ca (Maurice Sharp)
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ar4@mace.cc.purdue.edu (Piper Keairnes) writes:
The questions ... and my answers

>1) Is the IIci worth $1000 more than the IIcx?
	YES YES YES !!  (he comments on the video card)

>2) What is the real FEEL of the difference in performance?
	I have used everything from a 128 to the IIci (I now own one).
I regularly paper prep (MacDraw II, Word 4.0), programming (LSC,
ParcPlace smalltalk), I also play games (Flacon, Patton vs. Rommel,
etc), and I do some database development (4D).  The later stuff I have
done regularly on everything from a Plus to the IIci.

     The bottom line.... The IIci HUMS, she really COOKS.  But do not
bother with less than 5 megs (I had 5 and went to 8 due to development
work).  I am told that with a cache card, she really humms.

>3) Is there enough software out there that doesn't work with the IIci to
>   make it not as attractive a buy as the IIcx??
	Absolutley pointless point.  There is no important piece of
software that either does not work now or is soon to work.  After all,
the software companies want their money.

>P.S. Keep in mind that I work regularly on an SE and that either computer will
>     be a tremendous step up in the world for me.

     Your final point is taken, but if you can afford the Penthouse for a
few percent more bucks than the Bridal suite, take it !  It is a much
better investment of your money.  Of all the machines, the IIci has
the most upgradeable architecture.

	maurice



Maurice Sharp MSc. Student
University of Calgary Computer Science Department
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