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From: rogers@orion.SRC.Honeywell.COM (Brynn Rogers)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Anyone recommend the DTK-1000 AT Clone ??
Keywords: DTK
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Date: 26 Apr 89 18:27:59 GMT
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In article <4421@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM> heath@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM (Robert Heath) writes:
>The local PC shop has been running a sale on an AT clone called
>the DTK-1000.  DTK is a PC manufacturer that advertises in Byte, 
>but I haven't seen any reviews on their product.  Anybody out there
>got one who could say whether they like it or not ?
>
>	Thanks,
>	Robert Heath

I have a DTK clone that uses their 1000 motherboard. (AT 10 Mhz)

I Love it !  It is much cheaper than anyone elses and higher quality than most.

The motherboard is 4 layer real Hi quality. there is like a 1000a and 1000b
or something (different revisions, the latest is the greatest)

I am running 150ns-120ns (marginally rated 120ns, strong 150ns) 256k drams
with 0 wait states and no problems.

Look out for older versions of the DTK BIOS. Be safe and Make sure they
install a Phoenix or (whatever).  I have a Phoenix and it works great.
Older versions of the DTK BIOS were especially buggy, so I stayed away
from even their new version (which a knowledgable tech said was OK.)

Many Many clones are  actually useing the DTK motherboard these days.

DTK also has a 12 Mhz motherboard with a serial, parrellel and EGA on board.
it is not much more money than the 10Mhz 1000.   (not sure about EGA really
there, though)


 Brynn Rogers    Honeywell S&RC        rogers@src.honeywell.com
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