mkao@crash.cts.com (Mike Kao) (12/29/87)
A while back, I asked advice from the net regarding whether I should buy a Mac
II or a Mac SE. I got an amazing deluge of replies from supporters of both
machines; I was so confuses that I decided to "sit it out" for a while to see
if any developments would influence my opinion. Well, needless to say, I'm
still stuck in the ruts. So here I am again, asking the CURRENT pros and cons
of either machine; SOME things have changed, haven't they?
My concerns are:
1) that the Mac II, a new machine, won't turn out to be another "Apple ///" or
"Lisa."
2) Is compatibility gap between older Macs and the II lessening? Are companies
offering upgrades? How about games -- are there more Mac games that wor
with the II now?
Money isn't the real problem here for me. I just want to purchase a computer
that will last and evolve with my needs. I've survived with an Apple //e for
a long time, so I'm sure EITHER computer will keep me occupied for a while.
The things is: that color and speed of the II is SO tantalizing; the core o my
dilemma thus revolves around the two aforementioned concerns. I would greatly
appreciate any and all advice! Thanks!!
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INET: mkao@pnet01.CTS.COMcm450s02@uhccux.UUCP (Jeff T. Segawa) (12/30/87)
In article <2225@crash.cts.com> mkao@crash.CTS.COM (Mike Kao) writes: > >My concerns are: > >1) that the Mac II, a new machine, won't turn out to be another "Apple ///" or > "Lisa." >2) Is compatibility gap between older Macs and the II lessening? Are companies > offering upgrades? How about games -- are there more Mac games that wor > with the II now? > (1) I don't think you have to worry about that. Just an opinion here. (2) It seems as if many new games are taking Mac II compatibility into account, though it's hard to say how many of the existing games will be rewritten. Unless games (particularly arcade games) and portability are a big concern, I'd go for the II. I prefer the II's larger, color screen, as it feels less cramped and easier on the eyes. The open architecture is also a big plus.