[comp.sys.next] NeXT Feature and Pricing Info

lcs@remus.rutgers.edu (Lyle C. Seplowitz) (04/13/91)

I'm looking to buy a new computer (hopefully on educational
discount). Up until recently, I haven't consider the NeXT as an option
due to its high price. However, I would like to find out more about
this computer.

I have used the older NeXT machines, we
have two at Rutgers, one in the computer lab I work at. But both
machines are pretty useless, only an optical drive, no real software,
and only one has a printer (not the one in my lab). I haven't seen the
new OS, but I've heard is suppose to be much better.

What I would like to know is the following:

- Does anyone have a list of the Ed. Prices?

- How unreasonable is a color NeXT (considering I'm only a student)?

- What models are available and what do they include?

- How is software/hardware support? What types of applications are
available and how is the pricing?

I'm looking for a computer for graphics and animation work including
desktop publishing. My main focus is the Amiga 3000, since the Amiga
is a good computer for animaion, is well-supported, color is standard
and the 3000 has the 68030. Would a NeXT suit my needs any better than
the Amiga?

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! :)
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