Model 56 w/486SLC2 advice requested

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From: ferguson william k
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 21:54

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Due to budget constraints I am about to order a PS/2 Model 56 with the 486SLC2
upgrade chip. I currently have a PS/2 Model 70 with an 8514 monitor. I get to
keep the monitor and card, but must find another cheap computer. Our local
University computer stores has an apparent bargain. They are offering the
Model 56 with 4Mb RAM and an 80 Mb hard drive with the 486SLC2 upgrade
processor for $884. I have talked my boss into letting me go with 4 more Mb
of RAM for $142 and the Logitech mouse for $69. (The IBM mouse is only $60,
but I don't like it much.) I am hoping I can get by with the small drive.
Can anyone out there give me any advice about this purchase? Does anyone use
Stacker or SuperStore to increase disk space? How much does the compression
slow everything down. How much would you typically expect to pay for an
external hard drive on to swap the internal one to increase size? Is there
a video speed enhancer card, etc. that would help refresh rate? Any and all
advice would be welcome! By the way, am I right in thinking that this 
processor will be on par with an Intel 486 25 Mhz DX? Is the math coprocessor
enabled on this processor? E-mail to wferg@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu or     
axibilf@uicvmc.bitnet. Thanks in advance,		
Bill Ferguson

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