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Re: Help me choose a Mac for DTP, please

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From: Jay
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 1995 00:00
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deerstkr@ptd.net (George Potter) writes:

>In article <skillz1-2912951309540001@192.0.2.1>, skillz1@indra.com
>(Tiffany) wrote:

>>Other good DTP macs are the Quadra 630, 650 and 840AV.

>I have worked with all three machines and would like to add my thoughts.
>I wouldn't recommend the 840 for DTP. It is the drag racer of pre ppc
>Macs. It can do wonderful things, but it requires knowledge, finesse and
>time to tinker with it. The 630 lacks an FPU, which will slow down several

engh. Has one. Only the Performa 630 has no FPU.

>DTP applications. The 650 is a workhorse. It has ample expansion, runs at
>a reasonable (pre PPC) speed and most of all, is STABLE.
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From: jthomas@pluto.njcc.com (Jay)
Subject: Re: Help me choose a Mac for DTP, please
Date: 1995/12/30
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