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From: martyz@idui1.csrv.uidaho.edu (Marty Zimmerman)
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Subject: Re: New 386SX CPU Upgrades for 286 Based Machines
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Date: 4 Jun 91 20:52:33 GMT
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In article <1991Jun4.185223.22097@viewlogic.com> paulsen@viewlogic.com (Bill
Paulsen) writes:
>In article <91155.090309CES8@psuvm.psu.edu> CES8@psuvm.psu.edu writes:
>>Intel and Aox have recently released 386SX CPU upgrade modules for some 286
>>based computers. Both are small modules that plug into the existing 286
socket

>Just out of curiosity, when you can buy a 386sx-16 motherboard for about $300,
>who would buy these things?
>

Someone in this group might, since that $300 motherboard isn't any good to the
owner of a PS/2.  Once you buy IBM, you're stuck with them for the (short) life
of your machine.  At least these "plug-in" 386sx modules offer some upgrade
path
to those who bought a Model 50 or 60 back in the early PS/2 days.

Marty Zimmerman
martyz@idui1.csrv.uidaho.edu