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From: mkao@crash.cts.com (Mike Kao)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: SE vs II revisited
Message-ID: <2225@crash.cts.com>
Date: 29 Dec 87 09:04:24 GMT
References: <37414@sun.uucp>
Reply-To: mkao@crash.CTS.COM (Mike Kao)
Organization: Crash TS, El Cajon, CA
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Summary: Same old question AGAIN!

A while back, I asked advice from the net regarding whether I should buy a Mac
II or a Mac SE. I got an amazing deluge of replies from supporters of both
machines; I was so confuses that I decided to "sit it out" for a while to see
if any developments would influence my opinion. Well, needless to say, I'm 
still stuck in the ruts. So here I am again, asking the CURRENT pros and cons
of either machine; SOME things have changed, haven't they?

My concerns are:

1) that the Mac II, a new machine, won't turn out to be another "Apple ///" or
   "Lisa."
2) Is compatibility gap between older Macs and the II lessening? Are companies
   offering upgrades? How about games -- are there more Mac games that wor
   with the II now?

Money isn't the real problem here for me. I just want to purchase a computer 
that will last and evolve with my needs. I've survived with an Apple //e for
a long time, so I'm sure EITHER computer will keep me occupied for a while. 
The things is: that color and speed of the II is SO tantalizing; the core o my
dilemma thus revolves around the two aforementioned concerns. I would greatly
appreciate any and all advice! Thanks!!

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                                                                  -- Mike Kao

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