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lcc@security (Lee C. Cooper) writes:


>I'm thinking of purchasing a Gateway 2000 486DX-33.
>Does anyone have any experience with this particular model or
>something similar?
>      
>I've heard some not so flattering things about their
>14" CrystalScan 1024NI monitor. Is it that bad?
>                        
>I'm also thinking of getting their Telepath Fax/Modem. Does
>anyone know if Gateway ever straightened out the problems
>they were having with this model?
> 
>Also, does anyone know how bad/good the Mini Desktop Case and/or
>monitor is as far as EM emanations are concerned? 
> 
>Thanks in advance,
>   
>Lee Cooper                                                                    

I purchased the Gateway 2000 486DX-33 in Nov., and so far have been
very pleased with it.  I also heard poor things about the 14" 1024,
so I stepped up to the 15" flat screen CrystalScan, which seems to
work nicely (although it's no NEC!)  I also got 8Meg RAM and extended
the CPU cache to 256K (which I strongly recommend, at only $45) 

The Mini Desktop is a nice size, and seems well designed.  I have
no idea how EM emanations rate.  I have ordered the Telepath modem,
but have not yet received it, sounds great in the ad!

The only 'problem' I encountered was a sticky space bar on the keyboard
they shipped me, but I called up and they shipped a new one out within
the week.

The 486DX-33V model they now ship has a VESA conforming local bus,
but I couldn't justify spending the extra $$ for a bus that may or
may not be supported by 3rd party vendors.  The hard drive controller
and video board are already on the local bus, even on the standard 
486DX-33 model, so I can't see getting it unless you really know you
want it...

The worst part about dealing with Gateway is getting through to them
to make your order!


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