friedl@vsi.COM (Stephen J. Friedl) (01/15/89)
Hi folks,
We just got a flyer from Computer Horizons, and they are
buying and selling all kinds of used 3B stuff. We've just bought
some stuff, and they seem to be nice folks (I think Len has
spoken well of them as well).
Random examples from their flyer, all used parts:
3B2 PORTS board $ 250
3B2/300 -> 310 upgrade 1,500
3B20S 60,000 :-)
plus lots more (quanties are limited, etc.). I'm sure they'll
be glad to provide info upon request -- ask them for a flyer.
Computer Horizons
6292 Busch Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
+1 800 227 2362
+1 614 847 0400
+1 614 847 0080 fax
Disclaimer: only a happy customer, etc.
Steve
P.S. - Maybe danno and I can unload our 3B5 CPU boardsets :-)
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---------Nancy Reagan on Hawaiian musicians: "Just say Ho"--------len@netsys.COM (Len Rose) (01/15/89)
It is a workable alternative to paying exorbitant costs
when you don't need your hand held. For small customers
who don't have the benefits of having an account rep from
AT&T , they can save you money.
There aren't enough alternatives to AT&T so businesses like
these are valuable assets. I am still waiting to find a used
XDC card :-)
Len
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{ames,att,rutgers}!netsys!lenjon@jonlab.UUCP (Jon H. LaBadie) (01/18/89)
Steve and Len both recommend a used equipment supplier,
Computer Horizons (CH). I agree, but with one caution.
We ordered 2 EPORTS cards from CH. Absolutly NO PROBLEMS.
In fact, one of the cards, as CH told me when I ordered them
was unused, still in original package. At what, about 30% of
list price; great.
The used card was missing a small mounting strap. Detail
eludes me, the info was relayed to me by the installer.
This problem was easily circumvented; but for other equipment ????
The major potential problem was the software needed for the EPORTS
card. The original packaging contained the EPORTS device drivers
on diskette. I presume that if we had received two used cards, we
would not have received this diskette. I was not aware of its
existance nor its requirement. Had we already had an EPORTS card
installed, no problem; but we only had PORTS cards.
Don't get me wrong, this was a potential problem, not a realized one.
I am of the opinion that CH would have provided a solution. As Len
or Steve indicated, CH personnel seem to be courteous, knowledgeable,
and helpful. Simply as has often been said; CAVEAT EMPTOR! I will
do business with CH again. I will also ask many questions.
Jon LaBadie, Ph.D.
Staff Manager, Education Division
Cincinnati Bell Information Systems
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{att, ulysses, princeton, bcr}!jonlab!jonlen@netsys.COM (Len Rose) (01/19/89)
The major pain in life is not having easy access to parts for AT&T
mini equipment..I have often been forced to deal with re-sellers
because I could never get any response from AT&T marketing folks.
Because I didn't do major volumes they didn't want to talk to me.
It is the same with the major vars that sell AT&T equipment. The
response I get is almost comical sometimes.. "What? You only want
to buy one ports card!" "Don't waste my time.."
Here is a wishlist for any var/marketing person that wants to contact
me for a change!
Empty XM Cabinet (no tape/no drives) I can install my own drivs,thanks!
XDC Card (Incredibly hard to find)
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