heath@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM (Robert Heath) (04/26/89)
The local PC shop has been running a sale on an AT clone called the DTK-1000. DTK is a PC manufacturer that advertises in Byte, but I haven't seen any reviews on their product. Anybody out there got one who could say whether they like it or not ? Thanks, Robert Heath
rogers@orion.SRC.Honeywell.COM (Brynn Rogers) (04/27/89)
In article <4421@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM> heath@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM (Robert Heath) writes: >The local PC shop has been running a sale on an AT clone called >the DTK-1000. DTK is a PC manufacturer that advertises in Byte, >but I haven't seen any reviews on their product. Anybody out there >got one who could say whether they like it or not ? > > Thanks, > Robert Heath I have a DTK clone that uses their 1000 motherboard. (AT 10 Mhz) I Love it ! It is much cheaper than anyone elses and higher quality than most. The motherboard is 4 layer real Hi quality. there is like a 1000a and 1000b or something (different revisions, the latest is the greatest) I am running 150ns-120ns (marginally rated 120ns, strong 150ns) 256k drams with 0 wait states and no problems. Look out for older versions of the DTK BIOS. Be safe and Make sure they install a Phoenix or (whatever). I have a Phoenix and it works great. Older versions of the DTK BIOS were especially buggy, so I stayed away from even their new version (which a knowledgable tech said was OK.) Many Many clones are actually useing the DTK motherboard these days. DTK also has a 12 Mhz motherboard with a serial, parrellel and EGA on board. it is not much more money than the 10Mhz 1000. (not sure about EGA really there, though) Brynn Rogers Honeywell S&RC rogers@src.honeywell.com nic.MR.net!srcsip!rogers
mcmiller@uokmax.UUCP (Michael C Miller) (04/28/89)
In article <21006@srcsip.UUCP> rogers@orion.UUCP (Brynn Rogers) writes: >Look out for older versions of the DTK BIOS. Be safe and Make sure they >install a Phoenix or (whatever). I have a Phoenix and it works great. >Older versions of the DTK BIOS were especially buggy, so I stayed away >from even their new version (which a knowledgable tech said was OK.) > Which versions.. I have several problems with some DTK equipment and all indications point to the motherboard being faulty. If the BIOS is shot then I really could use info on what release numbers are sour. Any info, and I mean ANY , would be greatly appreciated.. Please respond soon as I will have to start yanking the motherboards for replacement if I cant reach someother conclusion. sans -- < sans => mcmiller@uokmax.UUCP or mcmiller@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu > < '..this one goes up to eleven. Its ONE louder.' >