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From: eberard@ajpo.sei.cmu.edu (Edward Berard)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: What About A LaserWriter II NTX With Extra RAM?
Keywords: LaserWriter II NTX, Extra Memory
Message-ID: <635@ajpo.sei.cmu.edu>
Date: 21 Dec 89 03:19:12 GMT
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Earlier, I posted a query about extra RAM (around 20 megs) in a Mac
SE/30. I got some good advice, and some interesting advice. Thanks to
all who replied. Now for a new question.

About the same time that I will be acquiring my Mac SE/30, I will also
be buying a (top of the line?) LaserWriter II NTX. Now for the
questions:

	1. I hear tell that you can put extra memory in this
	   LaserWriter. Under what conditions is this
	   noticeable/beneficial?

	2. If you can install varying amounts of extra memory, is
	   there any benefit to installing the maximum amount, or some
	   specific partial amount?

	3. What are the chances of Apple announcing a "spiffy new
	   super-duper LaserWriter" between now and the end of say
	   April? Would the rumored characteristics of such a beast
	   cause a "wise person" to put off a substantial investment
	   in today's technology?

	4. Come to think of it, I also heard tell that you can "hang a
	   hard disk" off the LaserWriter II NTX. If that's true, what
	   are the benefits?

Thanks for any input.

				-- Ed Berard
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