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Suggestionns for 386SX

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From: c15102151
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 1991 05:30
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Ok, my 386SX search  has boiled down to two companies, Insight and HD
Computers.  The very limited response that both machines got on the net has been
positive Still I have my doubts for the following reasons:

The Insight machine has a Toshiba floppy and a Conner 40 meg hard drive,
compared to the HD which has A TEAC floppy and a Western Digital 40 meg
hard drive.  It's my understanding that Conner and Toshiba are the better
products.  Is this true?

Secondly,  Insight uses a Hyundai VGA monitor with a BOCA VGA card which
they claim is Orchid Compatiable.  The HD comes with a PC Craft VGA monitor
and a OEM Paradise VGA card.  I have concerns about the BOCA card and the no
name PC Craft monitor.  Does any one have any suggestions.

Mostly, I am worried about the motherboard.  Insight uses a Chips and Tech
motherboard which appears to be fairly standard.  On the other hand, HD uses a 
generic motherboard called Data Esput(Im not sure about that, the guy
on the phone was hard to understand) which is made in Taiwan. 
Isnt it best to stay away from the generic motherboard?

Both companies seemed fairly friendly and knowledgeable.  Insight quoted me a
price of $1405 for a 1 meg, 1 floppy, 40 meg hard drive, VGA system, while HD
quoted me a price of $1290 for the same system.  Based on price alone  HD seems
like the best deal, but like I said,  Im not  sure of its components.  Any
info would be appreciated.

Thanking you in advance,
Adam Cable
C15102151@RVAX.CCIT.ARIZONA.EDU
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Subject: Suggestionns for 386SX
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