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From: wdp@ee.egr.duke.edu (William D. Palmer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: 80C287 from AMD??
Summary: Experience in our lab
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Date: 1 May 91 13:43:05 GMT
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In reference to the posting:

> From: gpitcher@edpmgt.UUCP (Glenn Pitcher)
> Subject: 80C287 from AMD??
> Date: 30 Apr 91 19:11:22 GMT
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> I was wondering if anyone out there has taken ADM up on their offer of a 
> 80C287 10Mhz co-processor for $99??  

We bought one for our lab for use in an NCR AT compatible.  It worked fine
for about six months, then went on (permanent) vacation.  AMD cheerfully 
sent us another one right away, which has been working for three months 
without a hitch (knock on wood).  The fine print on their guarantee says 
the parts have a lifetime guarantee, as long as they don't have to send 
you more than two new ones.

In defense of AMD, the NCR computer has a non-standard case with a tiny fan
on the power supply.  I'll bet it gets pretty hot in there.

> Thanks,

You're welcome,

Dev Palmer
wdp@dukee.egr.duke.edu
Duke Electrical Engineering
Room 309 Old Engineering Bldg.
Durham, NC  27706
(919) 660-5282