Miata Mailing List: September 1998, Message #266

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Thank John.  We did initially look for a bare bones computer,  but the child
in 
me screamed "awesome video game power",  and 2K for such a system isn't too
bad.  Windows magazine (I think) gave high ratings for the same system with
the 350 MHz clock,  so I think I made the right choice.

/Lou
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> From: 	John Freas[SMTP:jfreas@earthlink.net]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, September 02, 1998 2:03 PM
> To: 	Ficarra, Lou; Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: 	Re: NMC Help with computer choices
> 
> Previously on computer choices, Ficarra, Lou <lou.ficarra@attws.com>
> said...
> 
> > I am asking you knowledgeable folks for some computer advice.  My wife
> wants
> > a computer all to her own.  I have a work lap-top,  but its always with
> me
> > for class or work.  So we were going to get a cheap bottom line computer
> for
> > her to use AOL and MS-word.  So I found the perfect model for me,  uh
> her.
> > 
> > Gateway G6 400 with Home Essentials
> > 400 MHZ
> > 64 MB RAM10 GB drive
> > DVD II ROM/ 3.5" floppy
> > Boston Acoustics BA635 speakers
> 
> That's far from a cheap bottom line computer.  IF that's what you actually
> want, then there are 233 MMX PC clones out there for under a grand.  Come
> to that, for running AOL <cringe> and MS Word, the simplest thing I can
> think of (dare I say it) is an iMac for $1200.
> 
> > I figure she needs the storage space,  and the 400 MHz will be useful
> for
> > Need 4 Speed2,  I mean MS-Word.
> 
> Indeed it will.  Gateway now has a 450 MHz system out for about the same
> price as the 400, just with a 17" monitor vs the 19".  If you are looking
> to drop $3K on a computer system, go for it, but you /did/ say you wanted
> cheap bottom line.
> 
> Gateway is one of the bigger names in the business, and as such has a
> higher price than some of the competition, but their service is supposed
> to be very good.
> 
> 	-John
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