From: davea@col.hp.com (David E Allen)
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 1991 19:47:57 GMT
Subject: Re: WD 1772 IC....
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yonder@netcom.COM (Christopher Russell) /  6:12 pm  Apr  3, 1991 /
> All of the floppy controller IC's that JDR had are almost 
> exclusively under $10 and the 1771 is $5..  Almost all of these IC's are
> 40 pin and I am sure more sophisticated than the 1772 ...
> I call up B&C and San Jose Computer, and sure they have it but at $25 (!!)

If it's pins you want, stock up on 6800's and 8080's. The 1772 is more
"sophisticated" than a lot of the 40-pin FDC's you'll find. I don't know if
$25 is the best price, but don't let the smaller pincount fool you.

dave allen, colorado springs