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micron p60

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#77733From: ARA GREGORIANJan 20, 1994 2:56 PM
david: i was told that you are using a micron p60 computer i have ordered one with 64 megs, 1 gig scsi, viper pci. i would love to know what you think about this computer, have i made the righ choise. their prices are unbeatable but what i dont know very well is what their performance and quality is like. drop me a note if you can give me some info thanks ara
#78004From: David Cohn, CADalystJan 21, 1994 11:35 AM
Ara: I am quite impressed with Micron. They've been around a long time in the background (making RAM chips). They started selling their own machines in part because after the Sumimoto plant blew up outside Tokyo, the price of RAM has gone up drastically. Micron can keep their prices low because they make their own RAM. And so naturally, their machines tend to come standard with more memory than other company's, which is perfect for AutoCAD and 3D Studio users. They're not necessarily doing things any different than a lot of other companies. They're just being very responsive to our market. As for what I think about their computer, I'm very pleased with it. They have assembled a very good selection of high quality parts in the one I've got: Micronics motherboard, Maxtor hard disk, Diamond graphics board, Teac floppies, Techram HD controller, Mitsumi double-speed CD-ROM, and so on. Since the components are good, it appears to be built well, they respond quickly to orders, and their prices are very good, I'd say it was a good choice. As far as performance goes, the machine on my desk right now is the fastest thing I have ever run AutoCAD or 3D Studio on. Does that say enough? David [CADalyst]
#78048From: ARA GREGORIANJan 21, 1994 3:26 PM
david: thanks for the input. now my confusion is making a choice between a pricer DEC XL pentum or the lower cost micron?! any advice? thanks ara