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From: stiber@cs.ucla.edu (Michael D Stiber)
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Subject: Re: Review of Mobius 1-page w/030 & math coprocessor.
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Date: 26 Mar 91 23:27:09 GMT
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Yes, I had heard about the Mobius display, but I noticed one thing
that seems very strange:  instead of using a 68030, they are using a
68EC030, which is supposed to be a 68030 without a MMU.  The MMU is a
$250 option.  Why is this?  My guess is marketing --- I can't imagine
that the different chip saves alot of hardware money.  Is there some
other reason?  With the MMU and 68882, the Mobius may not be as good a
deal as just buying a SE->SE/30 upgrade from Apple, and a $500 FPD
(considering such things as warrantees, multiple boards increasing the
chances of troubles, etc).  Comments, anyone?
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			    Michael Stiber
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