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From: mem@world.std.com (Roy Eassa)
Subject: Re: LCIII or used IIci - which should I get?
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Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1993 00:29:49 GMT
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erik@cheshire.oxy.edu (Erik Adams) writes:

>I am, at long last, going to replace my beloved 512ke.
>I am looking at a new LC III and a used IIci.  Prices
>have yet to be worked out, so I'm just thinking right now
>about their merits and drawbacks.

>Here's what I've thought of:

>The IIci has much greater potential for expansion, a la NuBus and
>greater memory capacity.

>The LC III would be new, under warranty, newer ROMs (is the IIci
>"32-bit clean"?), and would have sound input.  I also like the
>"pizza-box" case.

>Performance-wise, I have read that they are almost identical, the
>LC III being a little slower.

>So, which should I get?

>Erik
>erik@cheshire.oxy.edu
>1

Yes, the IIci has 32-bit clean ROMs.
 
Either model would be a good choice.  Another option: get a "new" IIci
from a dealer that hasn't sold out yet.  Also, don't forget the Performa
405 which, I believe, is the same as an LC-III but may be packaged with
more goodies for a better price.

