[comp.sys.ibm.pc] Is AST going to produce a '386' computer?

GTI@PSUVM.BITNET (09/25/87)

Hi all,
   Since it seems like every other clone maker is producing a 386
machine, I was wondering if AST was planning on producing a 386
also. The reason why I'm asking is that a friend purchased a
AST premium 286 model 140 and he likes the machine very much. I'm
considering buying a 386 and if AST would produce 1, and it was
a great machine I would consider buying one.
     
     
                                            Leon
     

w8sdz@brl-smoke.ARPA (Keith B. Petersen ) (09/27/87)

According to an AST person I met at a large computer show today
AST will be announcing a 386 system in November.
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sam@brspyr1.BRS.Com (Sam Baxter) (09/29/87)

in article <20874GTI@PSUVM>, GTI@PSUVM.BITNET says:
> 
>      ... I was wondering if AST was planning on producing a 386
> also ...

A few weeks ago PC Week had a pre-announcement of the AST Premium 386.
Not a lot of details, but there will be such a beast.

Also, less than the previously mentioned few weeks ago, PC Week had
a different article pre-announcing an add-on 386 card for the existing
Premium 286.  It's supposed to be "better" than the Inboard/386 card
because it will utilize the special AST "fast-slot."

The AST line has been noted in various industry rags as a clone of
superior speed and quality.   Let's hope they keep up the good work ...

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