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From: rao@utcsstat.UUCP (Eli Posner)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc,net.micro.apple,net.micro
Subject: Mini Mac vs. Big Blue
Message-ID: <1727@utcsstat.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 14-Feb-84 16:48:17 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 14 16:48:17 1984
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I know that there has been discussions about the Mac lately, but I just
HAD to add my two cents in.


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			APPLE				IBM
FEATURES		MACINTOSH			PC
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Microprocessor		68000 (32-bit)			8088 (16-bit)
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Graphics processor	Included			Optional
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Standard RAM		128K				64K
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Monitor			9-in. gray screen (built-in)	Optional
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Resolution		512 X 342 78 dots/in.		Depends on above
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Monochrome Graphics	Yes				No
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Colour Graphics		No				Depends on monitor
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Keyboard		Detachable			Detachable
			typewriter-style		typewriter-style
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Function Keys		None				10
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10-Key Pad		Optional			Yes
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Mouse			Yes				Optional
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Disk Drive		1 3.5-in. microdisk		1 5.25-in. floppy
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Additional Drives	Optional                        Optional
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Disk Storage		400K per disk			320K per disk
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Output Ports		5 built-in			Optional
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Base Price		$2,495				$2,824
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I don't know about you , but I'M getting a Mac.
Send comments and corrections to :
-- 
Eli Posner
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