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From: halam1@ub.d.umn.edu (Haseen I. Alam)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Difference in NuBus and Direct Slot cards??
Keywords: si, NuBus, direc slot
Message-ID: <329@ub.d.umn.edu>
Date: 23 Oct 90 08:33:43 GMT
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Organization: University of Minnesota, Duluth. Information Services.
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 Hi there,

 I was looking at the spec sheets for a Mac IIsi, and saw that you can buy
 EITHER an "030 Direct Slot Adapter Card" OR a "NuBus Adapter Card" for the
 IIsi.  Both of these adapters come with a 68882 FPU.  Now the specs for
 these adapter cards say that they can both accommodate either a video, a
 communication or a DSP card.  But the 030 PDS adapter "Lets you add any
 expansion card that is compatible with those used in the Macintosh SE/30."

 I would be greatful if someone could point out some differences and
 advantages/disadvantages between a NuBus and a PDS card.  Are both kinds
 available in the market?  What about price?  What would make someone
 choose one over the other?

 Any helpful gesture will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

 Haseen.
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