FAC2608@UOFT01.BITNET (David Reiman (419) 537-2760) (02/07/90)
We recently placed an order for IBM 3163 terminals with the ALA character set cartridge, and we were told by our local IBM office that these terminals have "no scheduled recovery date," which means that they are no longer available and will likely be withdrawn from production. Apparently the 3164 (the color version of this terminal), which is approximately twice the cost of the 3163, is still available. IBM recommends that we purchase either 3164s or PS/2s running YTERM -- both very costly alternatives. Have others experienced problems acquiring 3163s?
BURGETT@LIBRARY.RICE.EDU (Mary Burgett) (02/07/90)
As IBM was planning to phase out the 3163 terminals, they were working on a follow-up terminal. They are offering a 3151 with an ALA character set cartridge--just as cheap as the 3163 terminals. I know it was tested in libraries--including Northwestern. Maybe your IBM rep is not familiar with the product line. Mary Burgett Rice University burgett@ricelibr