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Microcap & Penny Stocks : FRANKLIN TELECOM (FTEL)

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Jan 15 3:59 PM EST

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To: Jack Sman who wrote (22508)	12/3/1997 11:04:00 AM
From: Pat Garaffa	Read Replies (1) of 41046

Jack: That computer is a real smoker! Based on the hardware and software track records of the past, you should be able to get 8-9 months out of this system before some new technology development renders it obsolete! Just kidding of course - everthing in that box is cutting edge. The DVD is an up and coming standard. Not much out there now in the way of apps but 98 will bring in a wave of development. If you're buying the system strickly for work than you could pass on the DVD and install a standard CD. You can always add it later at a much lower hardware cost. Unfortunetely, there will be a cost associated with the installation and reconfiguration of the system (if you wait) unless your savy enough to deal with that issue. Another thing to consider: The DVD's I've seen do not have "write" capabilities. Waiting another 6-12 months may buy you a writer at less than you would presently pay for a reader. Remember CD-ROM writers about 3 years ago?? Somewhere in the $900-1200 range. You can pick up a cheap one now for well under $400 and their still dropping. If you plan on playing games, watching video, etc then you may want to have it (the DVD)installed now and eat the higher cost. It's probably worth every penny! If you want to be able to use it as another medium capable of storage, (writing) then you should wait. One thing you should absolutely consider now is the upgrade of the video card. STB makes a decent product but its a far cry from some of the other products available today. The 4mb will give you the resolution you need but the quality is not there. Ask the Dell folks if there is an upgrade available, maybe ATI or some other manufacturer. Your probably only adding about 50 bucks. Everything else in that box looks fine. Should be alot of fun! I would have emailed this info to you but I thought it would be best to dump it on this board and hopefully get some differing opinions. Good Luck! - Pat

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