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Hi,
 
I recently ordered a PC from Zenon System.  I would like to have your comments,
even though I already ordered it.  I would return it if it will not run OS/2.
 
The system costs me $4,720 (including shipping and handling).Its configuration:

* 486DX-33Mhz with 3 local bus slots
* 256K cache and 16MB (70ns) RAM.
* UltraStor 34F (local bus,SCSI-2 controller) with 64K cache
* 340MB Maxtor drive (12ms). 
* 17" monitor (MAG MX17F, 1028X1024, 0.26mm) 
* local-bus video card (the new Orchid 1280 using S3c803??) with 2MB RAM. 
* the fastest Texcel CD-ROM player (model 3024??, It's comparable to the NEC-74)
* PAP-16 sound card
* Labtec speakers and
* 6 CD titles.
* DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1 (No extra software deals like Gateway has.) 

Note that it is not a DX2-66Mhz system.  I guest the 33Mhz would be fine for 
now.  I will upgrade to the 66 when needed; right now it would cost $300 more.

I ordered this system 2 weeks ago.  It should be here tomorrow.  I had chose
Gateway but I could not get through their busy phone system.  I ordered from
Zenon because I called several times to check on the systems and prices.  I got
connected everytime within 4 rings.  And the sales staff is quite nice.

What I need to know now is:
1.  Is it a good value system?
2.  Have you had any experience with Zenon?
3.  Will the system run OS/2?
4.  Is the Ultrastor controller popular and good with OS/2?  Is it really a 
    local-bus SCSI-2 controller?  Should I replace it with a comparable Adaptec?  
    It seems to me that the Adaptec controllers are more popular.
5.  How can I benchmark my system?  Where can I get the benchmark software?
    I found the Winbench 2.5 from CICA.  It only does video tests.  I need 
    a more complete test, including CPU, memory and I/O.
6.  Is the 3 local bus feature an advantage?  As I understand, two slots are
    used; one for video and one for the UltraStor SCSI controller.  One is
    available for future use.
7.  Can I find a similar system with a better price else where?
8.  If I should return it, how should I do it without the need of begging for
    the authorization.


Thanks for your time,

Kha Tran

P.S.
It is quite tough to find a good value multimedia PC that can run OS/2 well.
I just hope that this system will do the job for me.

This is the first time I post to a newsgroup.  Please tell me if this posting
causes any problems.