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From: philip@pescadero.Stanford.EDU (Philip Machanick)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Mac vs NeXT PostScript (was Re: Not another NeXT defector???!!!)
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Date: 7 Nov 90 06:18:33 GMT
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Let's try comparing like with like. First, in terms of performance,
a minimum NeXT+laser printer is only $600 more than a IINTX, which has
lower resolution and (probably) a slower print engine. If you want a high
speed PostScript engine, it looks as if NeXT has the better deal
(especially since you get a workstation with a nice screen included in
the price).

Of course, if you want a low-end solution (including a screen), you can
still come out cheaper by getting a Mac Classic (2M RAM + 40M HD) plus
Personal LaserWriter NT - a whole $1100 less than the minimum NeXT plus
laser printer. Of course, the cost of the PostScript is more shareable with
the Macs because you don't have to pay for it with every workstation.
-- 
Philip Machanick
philip@pescadero.stanford.edu