a379@mindlink.UUCP (Gordon Mulcaster) (09/10/90)
After looking at the fx motherboard, I see no sinifigant problems with chopping
off three slots and fitting it into a IIci case (of course I mean for Apple to
design a smaller board, not for someone to take their Huskvarna (sp?) to their
Mac). If you can afford a ci now, I would suggest getting one, Apple next
faster machine should be in a c size case (if they follow the pattern...) and
they will then offer an upgrade.
ttul
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dev/nul | And long may his story be told.griffi-r@moon.cis.ohio-state.edu (robert m griffiths) (09/11/90)
I'm interested in purchasing a high-end macII: either a ci or an fx. The ci currently stretches the limits of my budget and the fx isn't really feasible at the current prices. So, my basic question is this: if I buy the ci, will Apple release a new computer within the next year or so that will drive the price of the fx into a more affordable region and make me regret that I went ahead and bought the ci? Obviously, I would rather have the fx if I could afford it. Does anyone have any insight that would help me make a decision? Thanks Bob Griffiths griffi-r@cis.ohio-state.edu
ins_apw@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU (Philip Wong) (09/12/90)
I agree with the guess that there will be an upgrade for the ci to a later machine. I would also say go with the ci, especially since apple recently announced a ci price drop of something like 20%. (Damn, why couldn't they announce it when I bought mine). One option I have been considering is thus: Buy a used mac II for something like 1000 dollars. Then do the II to fx upgrade for 2600 dollars. Buy 8 MB for something like 600 dollars. This seems like the best way to get a fx. Any ideas? ins_apw@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU <--use this address, not the UUCP one
wsm@ccadfa.adfa.oz.au (Wayne Myles) (09/12/90)
ins_apw@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU (Philip Wong) writes: >I agree with the guess that there will be an upgrade for the ci to a later machine. I would also say go with the ci, especially since apple recently announced >a ci price drop of something like 20%. (Damn, why couldn't they announce >it when I bought mine). I think I'd be inclined to cool my heels for about five weeks. The Oz Macworld was postponed 'til Oct 18 because Apple said it "would be worth their while." Even the publication of the October issue of Oz Macworld is under embargo :-) Get the drift? The models and prices are due for a massive shakeout. Caveat Emptor! (After the announcement, I'll decide whether I want a Mac, a Sparcstation SLC, or some other system.) Wayne
philip@pescadero.Stanford.EDU (Philip Machanick) (09/13/90)
In article <6398@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU>, ins_apw@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU (Philip Wong) writes: > I agree with the guess that there will be an upgrade for the ci to a later machine. I would also say go with the ci, especially since apple recently announced > a ci price drop of something like 20%. (Damn, why couldn't they announce > it when I bought mine). > > One option I have been considering is thus: Buy a used mac II for something like > 1000 dollars. Then do the II to fx upgrade for 2600 dollars. Buy 8 MB for > something like 600 dollars. This seems like the best way to get a fx. Any > ideas? > I found an ad for a product called MegaMac, a 50MHz 68030 in a box, designed to connect to a Mac via a NuBus card. It's claimed to be faster than a IIfx, and cheaper (though it's not clear if this includes the price of your original Mac). Does anyone know anything about this? (It's made by NewCo Technology 1-800-662-9005; I haven't taken the trouble to phone them because I'm inclined to wait for Apple's October announcement..) Philip Machanick philip@pescadero.stanford.edu