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From: cs225ax@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: ROM 04 GS and resolution
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Date: 8 Feb 90 01:45:46 GMT
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Nf-From: ux1.cso.uiuc.edu!cs225ax    Feb  7 16:46:00 1990


     If the new IIgs is at 9Mhz with the 640x480 mode, it's a serious choice
for people who are considering going to a Mac.  The 9Mhz 65C816 is as fast as
a ~20Mhz Mac, and the graphics would be better res-wise, worse color-wise,
and it would be a heck of a lot cheaper to go for the new IIgs than the
Mac or other computer.
     I think a 6Mhz IIgs might be a bit slow, but a 9Mhz machine would be
quit a bit faster than any '286 machines I've seen, and faster than pre-ci
Mac IIs.  That's assuming the rest of the gs can keep up with the 9Mhz.  I
would think that this is a large step for the gs if you mix in the graphics.
     I, personally, have been moved out of the "saving up for a Mac" syndrome
in anticipation of this new machine.  If it only turns out to be a 6Mhz,
640x400 machine, a lot of third parties will be open to make some money on
speed-up devices.  If there's a upgrade path (which I seem to doubt) I'd
buy the machine instantly, e.g. tomorrow (today, if it weren't past closing
time :-)
     If Apple is supporting and upgrading the machine, IT'S NOT DEAD!  Sheesh,
people should look at the real reality: the gs is selling, it's getting
better, there's no sign of it dying, and there are one hell of a lot of people
interested in the machine, e.g. Beagle Bros, Claris, Apple people on the net,
along with the dozens of responders to this subject alone!
     Scott back there had a bit emotional but true response to everyone who
thinks the gs is dying: buy another computer and get out.  It's your loss.

							Ken.
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