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From: dfile@ecsvax.uncecs.edu (Dean File)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Need info on Mac II 80286-based coprocessors
Keywords: 80286 MS-DOS coprocessors
Message-ID: <5676@ecsvax.uncecs.edu>
Date: 31 Aug 88 18:03:47 GMT
Organization: UNC Educational Computing Service
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We are considering purchasing two Mac IIs.  We would like
one of these to be capable of running AT-compatible software.
However, we have a concern that such a system may not be
able to deliver the same performance as, say, a 10Mh AT
compatible.

The one product we have heard about is called Mac286,
a Mac II coprocessor board.  

I'd like to hear from any Mac II owners/users who have
experience with the Mac286 (or other products).

   - How is the performance?  Slower than what one would
     expect from a MS-DOS based system (e.g. a 10Mh 286-
     based machine)?

   - Does such a coprocessor mandate added memory for
     best results?  (and how much?)

   - Does it require a 5.25" drive?

   - Are there certain kinds of software that run more
     poorly than others?

Please send me email, since I do not read this newsgroup
regularly, and thanks!

Dean File
UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
dfile@ecsvax.UUCP
dfiled@uncmed.UUCP