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From: SAMcinty@exua.exeter.ac.uk (Scott McIntyre)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next
Subject: Buying a NeXT in the UK
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Date: 3 May 91 10:51:05 GMT
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I'm probably insane for even considering doing this, but at the moment
I've got a dinky little Atari ste, and even though it is only a few
months old, I realise that the future is with more powerful computers,
to put it mildly.
 
I am a great fan of what the next can do, but know very very little
about it...I suppose my questions are in FAQ, but I just read that, and
didn't get clear enough answers, so:
 
1)  How much does a NeXT cost, and what are the possible configurations?
 
My main problem with this is that the UK prices for most things are usually
2-3 times that of the USA...if anyone can explain this to me, and perhaps
offer a better way of getting a NeXT over here, let me know.  Mind you,
the power difference is crucial, we're on 240, not 110v.
 
2)  I've only had basic unix skills, well, a bit more than basic, but
I could hardly code my way out of a paper bag.  Should I reconsider
buying a NeXT?  I want to learn, and am VERY keen to do so, but should
something to wrong when installing the OS or whatever, I think I would
just sit down and cry.  :-)
 
3)  Anyone wanna buy a Atart STE w/ 4megs?  (Or can my memory be used on
a NeXT?)
 
Please, do email me, since god knows how many flames I'll get for posting
this in the first place....Thanks!
 
Scott
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