info-mac@uw-beaver (info-mac) (11/07/84)
From: Mark Richer <RICHER@SUMEX-AIM.ARPA> I haven't had the cash to buy a Mac yet, but it's something I think I will do. As a result I have glanced through the messages on this bboard, but not read them very carefully. I have also NOT purchased things like Mac World or the BYTE issue. I purchased this month's issue of MacWorld, but was amazed they charge $4 on the newstand. I was further irritated by them charging $6 for back issues. Okay, I have several questions : (1) Is there a library at Stanford or nearby that's been receiving MacWorld from the beginning? (2) It would be real useful if there was some kind of organized files regarding reviews of mac publications (including books), software, and peripherals. Is there any plan for this or is anyone doing this on their own and would share it? It would be great if I could get such info when I was ready to use it : let's say I wanted to get a letter quality printer .. which ones are good with the mac, which interface software, what's a good price, etc. Some kind of index of where mac information is (e.g. printers .. see MacWorld, issue...., Byte .. issue.) (3) There are all kinds of rumors about things that may come. At times it's hard to decide if one should wait or buy now. (a) I have heard there may be a Big Mac .. with a larger screen. ANyone here about this .. or a date and price? (b) My wife is a very good typist and finds the keyboard less than her heart's desire ... has anyone heard of third-party keyborads that work with the mac? would it be expensive? (c) Also, my wife wants a very good word processor for writing long documents (like novels). It osunds like the WORD may be a good shot. Are there any other ones that will be available soon that are worth looking at? Mark ---- -------