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From: kellym@tekgen.BV.TEK.COM (Kelly Mc Connell)
Newsgroups: comp.os.vms,comp.sys.dec
Subject: Re: VAX 8650 vs VAX 6000/410
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Date: 8 Feb 90 20:16:04 GMT
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Reply-To: kellym@tekgen.BV.TEK.COM (Kelly Mc Connell)
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>In article <6099.25cd3962@pbs.uucp>, sdroppers@pbs.uucp (Seton Droppers) writes
>So far I have only gotten a few replies to this, and all of them to a posting
>on the DECUServe (DECUS VAXnotes) system.  All of the replies have strongly
>suggested moving to the 6000-410 system for the more up to day technology and
>improved upgrade paths available.
>I am still looking for any other comments.  Our department director is using
>this and another item as a trial baloon for using usenet, so don't hesitate to
>flood us with responses.
>
>Seton R. Droppers, Systems Manager
>Public Broadcasting Service, Computer Services



One of the primary concerns in most places these days is capital expenditures.
If the up front cost is very important to you, the 8650 starts looking very
good.  You can buy a used (guaranteed up to current rev) 8650 for about 
$ 75-85K.  Maintenance costs for an 8650 (H/W) will be a little higher, but
the initial $200K + that you don't spend will pay for many years maint costs.
Also, when you do want to unload the machine you will probably get a higher
percentage of your investment back.  If you buy a machine for $80K and sell
it five years later for $30K your better off than if you buy a machine for 
$300K and sell it five years later for $100K.

Just my opinions. They're worth what you paid for them.

Kelly 





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