[comp.windows.ms] advice sought

jolly@ferrari.ece.cmu.edu (John Lee) (05/31/90)

I am looking to purchase either or a Mac or a PC clone soon.  I am seeking
advice/opinions as to which people feel is a better buy.

I am familiar with Mac's, so I am inclined to purchase one.  A Mac SE/30,
5mbytes, 40 mbyte hard drive will cost me ~ $2500 (student discount).  A
Mac SE, similarly equipped will be around $1000 less. 

How much will similar environments cost for a PC klone?  I assume that
this means a 386 box with 4 mbytes of memory, mouse and Windows, which
seems to be ~ $2500?  Do 386sx boxes have enough horsepower?

Please reply directly back to me - I can summarize if anybody wants.
(jolly@ferrari.ece.cmu.edu or jl2m@andrew.cmu.edu)