[comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware] 486 bugs - 2.8 Meg Floppies - SVGA compat.

stu870686@gcc.uucp (King Biscuit) (03/21/91)

   I am anticipating the purchase of one of those cheap SVGA-
486 systems (circa $3000).  My questions are:

   1)  How can I avoid getting the old bug-ridden 80486 chips
          that I've heard about?

   2) I've read a few ads for 2.8 MEG 3.5" floppies within
          the past year or so.  Is there a standard for these
          things and are they a reliable media yet?

   3) I've read a few complaints on this net about SVGA
          incompatibilities - How can this be avoided without
          spending megabucks on a REAL brand-name system?

Reply to me since these are fairly generic questions.  I'll post
a summary if requested.
                                        Thanx.
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