dfh@mcnc.UUCP (07/09/83)
I'm posting this for a friend. If at all possible, please respond
either in news, or to him. I will forward any replies I get it that's
not possible.
David Hinnant
N.C. Educational Computing Service
(919) 549-0671
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Lately I've been foraging in the wilderness for the best value in a
VT-100/ANSI compatible terminal. Some of the beasts I've looked at
include:
The C. Itoh-101 -- a nice terminal, has a second communications
port with some nifty features. It allows connection to two hosts
at the same time and passing files between the two. Will even
handle two systems operating at different baud rates sending
x-on and x-off to slow down the faster incoming traffic, buffering
to smooth things out. Has nice keyboard feel and looks an awful
lot like the real thing from DEC. (Costs about the same too, by
the time you figure in a discount from independent suppliers.)
About $1350 including the second port and green or amber (your
choice) screen.
The General Terminal Corporation SW-10 -- Seems to be very
solid in construction (heavy), the price is the best so far
but lacks 132 column capability and double-height/double-width
characters. Quoted at about $750.00 each in lots of 10 or more.
The Ergo-301 from Micro-Term -- seems to be a full emulation
with a bi-directional printer port similar to (but not as
flexible as) the C. Itoh. Is an attractive and seemingly
functional design (ergonomic). Keyboard feels nice enough,
and it comes with a green screen with good clarity. A nice
terminal and a really good buy at around $800.00 in quantities
of 10 or more.
All three of the above use an annotated set-up mode far superior
to the VT-100.
I have been using one of the C. Itoh terminals for several months
with no problems. I would like to hear from anyone with an extended
use report on any of the above. In addition, if you know of any other
good values in a similar terminal, I'd like to know about it too. If
this turns up any coherent replies, I'll post a summary. Thanks...
Don Wright
Greensboro, N.C.
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