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Subject: Re: 80387SXs (was AMD 80C287 chip)
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Date: 3 Nov 90 21:48:58 GMT
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In article <1990Nov2.215517.5219@uncecs.edu> mvolo@uncecs.edu
(Michael R. Volow) writes:
  >While we're on the subject of coprocessors, has anyone seen an
  >inexpenxive source for 80387SX's. $270-$300 is the lowest I've seen
  >in the Shopper ads. Does IIT make an 80387SX?

In the October, 1990 issue of Vulcan's Computer Monthly there is an
article comparing Intel's 80387, Cyrix's 83D87, and IIT's 3C87
coprocessors.  In this article and elsewhere I have read that
Cyrix is not only marginally faster and more accurate, but also
runs cooler.

In this same issue on page 149, WINTEC Industries has an ad which
lists the following:

            Intel 80387SX (16 MHz): $272
            IIT 3C87SX (16 MHz):    $231
            CYRIX 3D87SX (16 MHz):  $231

WINTEC's telephone # is (415) 770-9239.

I'm sure you could find even better prices.  I just glanced in the
nearest journal in my office and found this--I have no connection
with WINTEC!

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