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Re: Help me choose a Mac for DTP, please

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From: Patrick Hoepfner
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 1995 00:00
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In article <exitpix-3012951033260001@cs2-01.lan.ptd.net>, exitpix@ptd.net
(bob) wrote:

> I suggest anything in the new Performa Series. It's your price range and
> they're fast. Also, MacWarehouse has just lowered their prices. Good luck.
> Email with any specific questions. Happy to help.
> 
> Jerry
> exitpix@ptd.net

> In article <4bt6dj$n7@steel.interlog.com>, fotta@interlog.com (F.Otta) wrote:
>>
>> I'm need of a MAC, new or used to augment my PC-based workstation. I
>> will need to use the standard Desktop Publishing apps (Quark, PShop,
>> Illustrator). The machine doesn't need to be state-of-the-art, just a
>> solid, workhorse. 
>> 
>> I am unfortunately not familiar enough with the multitude of MAC
>> models to make an informed decision as to what I should buy. My budget
>> is around $2000 though I could go higher if really necessary.
>> 
>> If you could provide some advice (ie. suitable models, features to
>> look for and expected prices) , I would be much indebted to you.

Frank,

There is an article in the latest copy of MacWorld that suggests the best
systems for different jobs.  The machine I think they recommend is a real
race horse.  For professional publishers they suggest the PowerMac
8500/120 and some really spendy printers and a 20 or 21 inch monitor.

The PowerMac 7100/100 is good for business and professional work.  It will
be able to upgrade to the PowerPC 604 chip (that the above machine uses).

For the Home Office they suggest the Performa 5125CD, the PowerMac
7200/75, or the Power Computing Power 100 (a licensed Macintosh clone).

The article in the February 1996 issue might help you decide what you
want.  Hope this helps.

-- Pat -------------------------------------------------> hoepfner@intr.net
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From: hoepfner@intr.net (Patrick Hoepfner)
Subject: Re: Help me choose a Mac for DTP, please
Date: 1995/12/30
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