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From: taylor@limbo.Intuitive.Com (Dave Taylor)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Experiences w/ HP 425e systems?
Message-ID: <2062@limbo.Intuitive.Com>
Date: 7 Jun 91 02:32:22 GMT
Reply-To: taylor@limbo.Intuitive.Com (Dave Taylor)
Organization: Intuitive Systems, Mountain View, CA: +1 (415) 966-1151
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I've been pricing out different systems to replace "limbo", an HP
9000/340 prototype (!), and with the introduction of the new HP
9000/425e system, it looks like something's arrived that's in the right
price range.

The needs for the system are pretty simple:  I need to be able to hook
up a terminal, two highspeed modems, external SCSI, and run X over a
local network on a Macintosh.  From checking things out, the 425e, with
an internal 480 MB disk and either a floppy disk (short term win) or
CDROM (longer term win) looks ideal.  Unusually, I want to get it
headless, since it's going to be a server for me, rather than an
in-office workstation.  (that is, it's going to live in my computer
room, rather than on my desk).

I'm interested in hearing what people think about this system, the
configuration I've outlined (headles + 480MB internal HD + either floppy
or CDROM drive), and perhaps other systems that might offer the same
features and power at a comparable price ($6000 or less)

Thanks!
						-- Dave Taylor
Intuitive Systems
Mountain View, California

taylor@limbo.intuitive.com    or   {uunet!}{decwrl,apple}!limbo!taylor