AT&T 630 terminal - software ??

[R.HUTCHISON]

>From article <1003 at vsi.COM>, by friedl at vsi.COM (Stephen J. Friedl):
] In article <242 at hsi86.hsi.UUCP>, stevens at hsi.UUCP (Richard Stevens) writes:
]> All this discussion about the AT&T 630 terminal (the derivative
]> of the Blit) got me wondering exactly what it was (I know what
]> the Blit is/was).  I called AT&T and they claim the list price
]> is $1,225 - I was expecting something in the $2k ballpark (or more).
] 
] Sorry, AT&T has mislead you.  This is the pricing for the 630:
] 
]   Part #	     Description			 List
] ----------	-------------------------		------
] 3344-630	Terminal Controller Base		$1,225
] 33534COL19	Amber 16" Display Monitor		 1,080
] 33537		122-key keyboard			   195
] 33535		SSI/EIA board				   300
] 33536		Mouse					   150
] 							------
] 					TOTAL		$2,950
] 
] I think all the parts are needed, certainly the base, monitor
] and keyboard.  Even our reseller cost is > $2300, so if you can
] get it for under $2k then go for it.
] 
]      Steve
] 
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Three suggestions:

1) Don't order the 122-key keyboard unless you are used to synchronous
terminals and aren't going to use it for UNIX\f(rg System access.  Get
the 98 character keyboard.

2) Don't order the SSI/EIA card unless you need access to two
terminals PLUS a printer.  You can use the second serial port (with a
null modem?) for access to a second host.

3) If you can afford it, order the extra memory especially if you are
going to download anything substantial.

NOTE: you can also a black and white (light blue?) screen instead of
the amber screen.  I also like the red mouse over the logitech (flat)
mouse.

Bob Hutchison
att!lzaz!hutch