[net.micro.att] PC6300,+,clones,etc.

gritz@homxb.UUCP (R.SHARPLES) (06/27/86)

	

I hope that this is not repeating topics discussed before but I have 
been off the net a while and my recent checks haven't revealed much on these
topics.  So on with it!

	1. If one were to purchase a PC6300 with 640K, 20 meg HD,
	   360k floppy, AT&T color monitor:

		a. How does Microsoft Windows work? fast, slow, useless, 
		   great?

		b. How do programs that produce graphs (like LOTUS 123)
		   work?  I have heard some rumors that AT&T's graphics
		   drivers are weird and not 100% compatible.

		c. Is Sidekick useful, does it provide multitasking?  Does it
		   work well on the 6300?

		d. How about the communications manager (telephone function
		   as on the unix pc)?

		e. Can the above system be reasonably upgraded to a 
		   6300+ with the unix card?

	2. How does the above system (opposite 1. above) compare to a
	   similarly equipped Epson Equity II?  How compatible it the 
	   Epson?

	3. Finally, how does a clone such as the one from PC's Limited
	   which can be similarily configured for about $1400.  Or with 
	   the Starter Package from PC Source for only $949?  Are these
	   units any good?  Anyone out there with experience?

	
	Thank you for your help and advice in advance.  I'll post a summary
	of your replies. TTFN!
					Russ Sharples
					homxb!gritz