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In article <2351@ks25.chi.il.us> dougw@ks25.chi.il.us (Doug Waldron) writes:
> 
> I have been following the NeXT groups for almost a year.
> I am also a NeXT Registered developer.
> I wanted to buy NeXT machine with color, but prices have
> not dropped in the past 9 months.
> 
> So, I'm going to buy a HoUSE instead.  Sad to admit, but
> the choice has come down to a HoUSE or a NeXT machine.
> 
> Why?
> 
> 10. The down payment on a HoUSE (around here) is less than the cost
>     of a NeXT configured the way I need it... and I don't need a
>     student discount.
>  9. HoUSEs are somewhat upgradable
>  8. HoUSEs go up in value (unless you're in New England)
>  7. There are more games available for HoUSEs
>  6. I can buy pieces for a HoUSE from many different vendors
>  5. When buying a HoUSE, I don't have to wade through volumes
>     of propaganda. (Just volumes of forms)
>  4. I don't have to wait for the next version to get rid of bugs.
>  3. Japan doesn't have %30 of the stock in my HoUSE
>  2. 3 years from now, my HoUSE will not be obsolete
> 
> And the number one reason why I'm buying a HoUSE instead of NeXT:
> 
>  1. No one will describe my HoUSE as "insanely great."
> 
> ]R
> (Hey SP!)

I have been following the NeXT groups for over a year
I am also a registered developer
I already have a Color slab
I wanted to buy an NRW when it comes out, but it looks like we won't actually  
see one for 6 months or so, and interest rates are likely to go up after  
election day.

So, I'm going to buy a HoUSE instead.  Sad to admit, but the choice has come  
down to a HoUSE or another NeXT machine.

Why it would be better to buy a NeXT instead of a HoUSE:

10	Even a fully loaded NRW won't cost as much as a HoUSE.
9	I can't get a developer's discount on a HoUSE.
8	You never have to mow your NeXT's lawn.
7	You can take your NeXT with you if you move.
6	On a NeXT, you always have a home. (Home directory that is) And it  
	even has a little light that comes on when you move stuff into it.
5	You don't need to go through escrow to buy a NeXT.
4	The bank doesn't own 90% of my NeXT.
3	You can't buy a house with Display Postscript
2	I can add storage capacity to my NeXT without having to get a 
	building permit.

And last but not least.....

1	No one has ever described a house as "insanely great." 


=-) =-) =-)

	John