Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Path: utzoo!utgpu!utstat!philip
From: philip@utstat.uucp (Philip McDunnough)
Subject: Re: zip gs
Message-ID: <1991May6.000320.2467@utstat.uucp>
Keywords: zip accelerator
Organization: U of Toronto Statistics
References: <1991May5.175132.28235@sactoh0.sac.ca.us>
Date: Mon, 6 May 1991 00:03:20 GMT

In article <1991May5.175132.28235@sactoh0.sac.ca.us> jnb@sactoh0.sac.ca.us (Jeff Behl) writes:
>I've been hearing about the new Zip card out for the gs that's around 
>$149 and is basically the same as the trasnwarp gs (speed/cache).  
>Could someone tell me what model number it is?  And is it available
>through mail order yet?  This card seems like the accelerator I've been 
>looking for.  It's cheap, and it is upgradeable!  If anyone has any more 
>info (exact price/speed/cache/upgradeability (is that a word?)) please 
>post.

Zip has standardized on one card. It is called the Zip GS. They seem to have
an introductory offer( seem only refers to the introductory- this is the
price) of $149.95 (money back guarantee=30 days). This gets you a 7MHz
DMA compatible board which is totally upgradable.If you want an extra
8k of cache, this will set you back an extra $19.95. You can also order
an 8 or 9MHz upgrade( and a 32k cache upgrade-> or 64k cache!).
 
At $149.95 this card is, in my opinion, just what the GS needs. Perhaps the
8k cache upgrade( giving you 16k) might be a good idea, but the board is
certainly adequate as is.

I do not work for Zip, but I am a very happy customer.

You can order one at 1-800-937-9737. Hmm...am I advertising here!?

Philip McDunnough
University of Toronto
philip@utstat.utoronto.ca
[my opinions,etc...]