seaburg@uiucdcs.UUCP (10/07/84)
[011000100101110 -- bits for the ol' bit bucket] I've been thinking about taking the plunge and getting a PC. I've decided that it's probably best to stick with IBM for compatibility reasons (and because I'm loyal, through summer employment). I've been using XT's and PC's with expansion hard disks for quite a while. I guess I'm pretty much spoiled and want my system to include a hard disk. Price is very much a concern, since I'm still a lowly college student scrimping and saving. This gives me two options: 1) PC and independent mfgd hard disk + cheaper - less slots for future expansion - possible compatibility problems - hard disk may be a power hog 2) PC XT - expen$ive + more slots, no power or compatibilty problems Rumor has it that my school is soon to have special discounts (around 35%) on IBM equipment, but nothing is final yet. Anybody have any comments on which system configuration might be best? Along with all this, I'll also be looking for some sort of multi-function card to expand memory, give me more I/O ports, clock, etc. I've heard the AST 6-pack is a nice one, and sells the most. Any suggestions/comments/experience with these would be greatly appreciated. Please respond via mail, and thanks in advance for your help. Gunnar P. Seaburg Engineering Psychology Research Lab University of Illinois ...pur-ee!uiucdcs!seaburg