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From: bruner@sp15.csrd.uiuc.edu (John Bruner)
Subject: Re: The LC vs. IIsi
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In article <1991Jun7.130713.26470@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> tlt38517@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Terry Lee Thiel) writes:

> I don't completely agree with your enthusiasm for the LC, I have seen
> alot of software compatibility problems with it.  Also the power
> supply is way too small, intentionally crippled by Apple to prevent
> 3rd party upgrades.

There have been software compatibility problems with the IIsi as well,
mostly because of the optional FPU.

The IIsi also has a wimpy power supply.  I'd love to see some third
party come out with a heftier supply as a drop-in replacement in these
machines.

Oh, and where monitors are concerned, the built-in video of the LC has
another advantage: with a VRAM expansion it can support 16-bit direct
color.  The IIsi is limited to 8-bit color maps.

I'm glad I bought a IIsi, but the LC does have its advantages.
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John Bruner	Center for Supercomputing R&D, University of Illinois
	bruner@csrd.uiuc.edu		(217) 244-4476
