> > > <snip> > > > If you're really serious about using a little old 68000 CPU compact Mac with a low RAM limit, get a Macintosh Classic (or Plus Plus as I call it), but only with at least 2 meg >RAM already installed.
I think it's better than any of those, even the SE/30, which I've owned for 15 years. Here's why: 1) Clean 32-Bit system, so no special prefs needed. 2) An expansion slot in addition to the "cache" slot the SE/30 has. Mine runs a Video Card I found in a 8100/80 PPC! It's a Super IV 24-bit card, or something along those lines... This allows me to hook up modern monitors, instead of lugging around an old 13" CRT. Other cars include NICs, modems, sound cards and much more. 3) You can install an Upgrade card into the Cache slot without a special adapter. I learned the SE/30 does not. And I learned that the hard way (and damage WAS done). 4) It's a desktop system. 5) Aside from the SE/30, no other Macs using 30-pin SIMMs can support such a huge amount of RAM. 6) It takes 5 seconds to open a IIci. It takes 5 hours to open any of those Macs for the first time, IF you get lucky enough to find you already have the hex bit and a way to reach the upper screws (what were they thinking?). There's more, but I better get back to work. Cheers! -Joel -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
