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From: jld@ulysses.UUCP (Jeff David)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc
Subject: Re: Leading Edge & Other Clones
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Date: Thu, 2-Oct-86 14:21:22 EDT
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> 
> You should be aware that the Leading Edge Model D is a 4.77mhz design
> which means that it is as slow as an IBM PC or XT.  Compared to anything
> running at 8mhz (like an AT&T, EPSON, numerable clones) a 4.77mhz machine
> is a DOG!  It is the oldest possible technology (like buying single sided 
> floppy drives).  I would strongly recommend getting something with an 8086
> (8mhz) or 8088-2 (4.77 - 8mhz switchable) microprocessor.  The 808x technology
> is already old enough, don't saddle yourself with a dog of a microprocessor.
> 
> Russ Sharples
> homxb!gritz

Big Deal!  If you are using the computer for your personal use you will not
notice the difference between 4.77 and 8mhz 95% of the time.  As for single-
sided drives, I still get over 500K on my AppleII single sided drive and only
360K on my double sided IBM clone.  Just because a technology is old doesn't
mean it is bad.  Sometimes it means it is more reliable.  If cost is more
improtant than speed, get a Model D.  It's a good machine for the price.