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From: jaw@tahoe.unr.edu (James A Wilson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Good value IBM compat.
Summary: Are these good machines/companies?
Keywords: Swan, Zeos, cost
Message-ID: <5038@tahoe.unr.edu>
Date: 1 Dec 90 06:44:08 GMT
Reply-To: jaw@tahoe.unr.edu (James A Wilson)
Organization: University of Nevada - Reno
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To Whomever can help:

I am looking for an affordible IBM clone.  I know I need a 386 machine, but
wonder if I will need a math-coprocessor.  I will be programming with it, and
doing everything else that relates to Comp. Sci..  I am looking at something
with at least 60Mb Fixed Disk Drive, an internal modem, a good quality
printer (DeskJet, perhaps), VGA monitor, processing at 25 or 33 Mhz.  I have
seen a SWAN computer advertised for under $3000 for a machine a bit better than
what I have described.  But, I know virtually nothing about SWAN Tech.  Also,
I have seen a comparable Zeos system for a bit more.  I would like anyone and
everyone who has had experience with these or other mail order computer
companies to POST.  Also, I would like to know how much speed the Math C-Ps
speed up a normal 386 machine with everyday applications.  So, Hearty Thanks
to all who post!

Jim Wilson               
			     "I have nothing to say"
			            --Ian Anderson