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From: gibbonsj@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com
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Subject: Re: LA50 for sale
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Date: 1 May 91 12:17:33 GMT
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In article <1991Apr29.235806.2617@rock.concert.net>, boyd@cs.unca.edu (Mark Boyd) writes:
> Not to be too unkind, but La50s are one of DEC's worst products. 
> Definitely not worth $100. If you need a serial printer with few
> features and don't need to use the tractor feed ( it slips ) ..
> 
> 	Mark Boyd

Why do you think that DEC came out with the LA75???  There were SO many 
complaints about jamming tractor feeds and other problems with the LA50 
that they actually fixed it in the LA75.  The LA50 is not a HORRIBLE 
printer, but I doubt its worth $100.  

-- 
  John Gibbons                                       Cleveland, Ohio

           "Welcome My Son, Welcome To The Machine" - Pink Floyd

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