ken@gatech.edu (Ken Seefried III) (07/27/88)
I am interested in how wide spread to use of the TI Microexplorer (Mac II with
a TI Lisp chip board) is.
How does it compare with the Symbolics 3600 and Genera as far as speed, functionality
and richness of environment. Bear in mind that i have no exposure to TI Lisp equipment.
Is the Microexplorer package availible as an upgrade to an already purchased Mac II?
Thanks for any assistance....
ken seefried iii ...!{akgua, allegra, amd, harpo, hplabs,
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soon to be open: ...!gatech!spooge!ken (finally ;'})alexis@dasys1.UUCP (Alexis Rosen) (07/29/88)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ti.explorer,comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: TI/Apple MicroExplorer
References: <17322@gatech.edu>
Reply-To: alexis@dasys1.UUCP (Alexis Rosen)
Keywords: Mac II, TI lisp chip
I have no direct experience with the MicroExplorer, but this is what I've
heard:
system price w/Mac II system box: $14,999
board price w/o Mac II system box: $11,999
so the the combined price is a minor bargain, if you can't get discounts
normally. Most people can, though.
While this price includes 4MB of RAM, I think, more is usually needed. A
big hard disk would be a real good idea too (I love the new CDC 620 MBs).
The board achieves 50-70% of a standard MicroExplorer's speed under normal
circumstances. I have no idea if it will work with the new DMA SCSI boards
coming, or what benefit they might provide.
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