bisanabi@vrdxhq.UUCP (Paul Paloski) (02/05/87)
I read an ad in PC Magazine (Vol.6 #3 - Feb. 10, 1987 - Page 312) about
IMS-286 products. IMS (Intelligent Micro Systems) is based in San Antonio,
Texas. They have several configurations with varying prices, depending
on hard drive size and mono vs. ega. The system itself has the following
features :
Intel 80286 running at 10 MHz
6 to 10 MHz switchable clock speed
Phoenix BIOS
512K RAM up to 1 MB on motherboard
1.2 MB floppy drive
Dual floppy/hard disk controller
AT-style keyboard
Clock/calendar with battery back-up
200 watt power supply
It has a $1035 price tag.
Add the following :
70 MB fast access (28 ms) MiniScribe hard disk
SpeedStor partitioning software
Enhanced graphics adapter video card
14" high resolution EGA color monitor
This has a $2695 price tag !
I talked with them yesterday. It has 8 free slots (6-16 bit, 2-8 bit). They
say you can plug in an IBM keyboard and it will work. The EGA card can be
traded in for a top-of-the-line VEGA EGA card for an extra $190. The 1 MB
upgrade is $70.
Does anyone have any experiences with this product ?? It sounds like a very
good deal. I prefer to get people's experiences before I do mail order
business.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Disclaimer : I do not, nor ever have, worked for the above-mentioned company.
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