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From: rose@sunset.sedd.trw.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Purchasing clones
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Date: 6 Aug 90 20:57:51 GMT
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Most of the responses I have gotten indicate that it is best to buy a clone
with the all or most of the hardware in place (i.e. tested by the manufacturer).

With this in mind I would still like to know if there are specific things to 
look for in a clone to help insure that it is a good one.  For example is there
a specific brand of motherboard, monitors, etc. to look for (or avoid)?

As an example of a Clone with a good price.  In the 7/23 Microtimes (LA computer
rag) there is a new? clone called STAR by Microsys Automation Inc. in Sante FE
Springs, CA.  They have a 386/33 w/32 kB cache w/intel 82385,
                  105 MB (15ms) Imprimis IDE HD
                  Super VGA Monitor/Card (1024/768) (512kB on Card)
                  1.2 MB and 1.44 MB Floppies
                  Only 1 MB or RAM (but you can figure approx $80 /MB)

 All this for only $2665

Any comments/Things I should check before buying?

Thanks in advance

Marc