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Article #3148HP Vectra PC/AT compatibility
From: rader
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 1990 17:21
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 1990 17:21
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Hi there, folks. I was wondering if you could give me a hand here. I have the chance to purchase an old Hewlett-Packard Vectra AT clone fairly cheaply. I don't know the model number or anything else, but I plan on taking the cover off and checking out the chip identification, etc. My question pertains to compatibility, as I have absolutely no experience with the Vectra clones. Since HP builds good equipment, I'm assuming the system is reliable. But since HP also likes to do things their own way, I'm also wondering about future compatibility problems. Any software incompatibilities with the AT standard? What about hardware? 100% compatibility is very important in this case. Also, is it feasible to plan on swapping a 386 motherboard (non-HP) into the case, thereby having a possible 386 clone for a lot less $$$$? Time is of the essence here, so if you have ANY experience with the Vectra clones, PLEASE reply via email (addresses below in my sig). If I get a collection of valuable info, I'll post it. And THANK YOU very much! -- ron rader, jr rlr%bbt@rti.rti.org = Opinions are my own and do not | | i gotta six- rlr%bbt$rti.rti.org@CUNYVM = necessarily reflect those of | | pack, & nothin' to do ...!mcnc!rti!bbt!rlr = BroadBand Tech. (SO THERE!) *** Punk ain't no religious cult, punk means thinking for yourself - DKs ***
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Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!utzoo!attcan!uunet!crdgw1!uakari.primate.wisc.edu!uflorida!mephisto!mcnc!rti!bbt!rlr From: rlr@bbt.UUCP (rader) Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc,comp.sys.hp Subject: HP Vectra PC/AT compatibility Keywords: hp vectra at compatible clone Message-ID: <955@bbt.UUCP> Date: 19 Sep 90 17:21:40 GMT Followup-To: poster Organization: Broadband Technologies, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC Lines: 26