cpmlist%brl-vgr@sri-unix.UUCP (12/15/83)
From: Dave Towson (info-cpm) <cpmlist@brl-vgr> The following information is provided for the benefit of those in a position to take advantage of it. I have no further information on this subject. Dave Towson info-cpm-request@brl-vgr ----- Forwarded message # 1: Received: From brl-gateway2.ARPA by BRL-VGR via smtp; 15 Dec 83 8:25 EST Received: From Radc-Multics.ARPA by BRL via smtp; 15 Dec 83 7:12 EST Date: 15 December 1983 07:13 est From: Wiedemann.4506i1808@radc-multics Subject: Re: GEA Information To: info-cpm-request@brl cc: JHESS@usc-eclb Some traffic has recently passed here about the possibility of purchasing the Zenith Data Systems Z-120 computer through the Govenrment Employees' Association at substantial savings. This is correct! Since the Air Force and Navy contracted with Zenith to provide a minimum of 6,000 of these units, the GEA has been selected as the vehicle to make the very same items available to any government employee (federal, state, or local) by making application to the GEA, along with a one-time $10 membership fee. Anyone can write to the GEA at: Government Employees' Association, Inc. P.O. Box 2405 Arlington, VA 22202 or phone them at: (703) 920-5800 and receive the complete Zenith ordering package. Here are a few examples of the items offered and their cost: ZFG-121-32 Z-120 computer with dual disk drives, 192K memory. includes: CP/M-85, BASIC-80, diagnostic software, technical reference manual, 10 floppy disks. $1,799.00 ZWG-121-32 Same as above except one of the two floppy drives is replaced with a 10MB Winchester. $2,799.00 ZVM-135 13" RGB and composite color monitor with cable. $360.00 Z-205 256K memory expansion board. $379.00 HMS-837-4 BASIC compiler (8-bit) $40.00 HCD-8937-1 CONDOR 8-bit DBMS. $110.00 CD-463-1 CONDOR 16-bit DBMS $50.00 There are numerous other items (three pages worth) available. For complete details, contact the GEA. I sent my order in on Monday, the 12th of December. I will keep the net informed as to the progress of that order so that you may have some idea of the timelines involved. On a final note ... I heard that Zenith will make these prices available to any non-profit group (clubs, schools, etc.) that purchase at least 25 computers. This has not been verified. Wolf Wiedemann ----- End of forwarded messages