neeraj@axon.siemens.com (Neeraj Bhatnagar) (11/28/90)
I am planning to buy an IBM-PC compatible and would like to correspond with people who are also in a decision phase. I am listing some of my major concerns to motivate the discussion. Also, I would prefer Email to postings on the net. Major concerns: 1. Mainly for home use. C, C++, UNIX, Common LISP, word processing, 2-3 yr old kids stuff. 2. RAM size (how many meg-bytes, minimum, maximum) for above applications. 3. I shall buy through mail order. 4. Are all clones almost equally good in quality. Hard to believe. 5. Is a loaded 286 with top clock speed, color monitor, accelerator cards better than a base 386. Why or why not. 6. 110V/220V switchability. 7. Is it a better idea to buy the monitor from third party suppliers or package deals are generally cheaper. 8. Does placing a bulk-order (if you are in NJ and we can place a joint order) bring the price down? 9. How about buying an IBM computer? As against an IBM-clone? and more. Neeraj neeraj@learning.siemens.com --