lots of used 3B stuff available
Jon H. LaBadie
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Wed Jan 18 15:15:53 AEST 1989
Steve and Len both recommend a used equipment supplier,
Computer Horizons (CH). I agree, but with one caution.
We ordered 2 EPORTS cards from CH. Absolutly NO PROBLEMS.
In fact, one of the cards, as CH told me when I ordered them
was unused, still in original package. At what, about 30% of
list price; great.
The used card was missing a small mounting strap. Detail
eludes me, the info was relayed to me by the installer.
This problem was easily circumvented; but for other equipment ????
The major potential problem was the software needed for the EPORTS
card. The original packaging contained the EPORTS device drivers
on diskette. I presume that if we had received two used cards, we
would not have received this diskette. I was not aware of its
existance nor its requirement. Had we already had an EPORTS card
installed, no problem; but we only had PORTS cards.
Don't get me wrong, this was a potential problem, not a realized one.
I am of the opinion that CH would have provided a solution. As Len
or Steve indicated, CH personnel seem to be courteous, knowledgeable,
and helpful. Simply as has often been said; CAVEAT EMPTOR! I will
do business with CH again. I will also ask many questions.
Jon LaBadie, Ph.D.
Staff Manager, Education Division
Cincinnati Bell Information Systems
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