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To: Paul Engel who wrote (93057)	11/24/1999 11:45:00 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Respond to of 186894

Paul, here was my response to Tony about Timna's probable quality: www3.techstocks.com Tony, <Not to mention inherent higher reliability due to many fewer components, cables, connections, etc.> I've always appreciated the reliability of the 810 platform. For example, I can trust that software drivers and support will be very reliable coming from Intel, compared to drivers coming from some smaller company. That's why I chose the 810 platform when I built a sub-$700 PC (including 17" monitor) for my roommate. Unfortunately, there are still two things I'm concerned about when it comes the reliability on that PC: - The modem. It's one of those no-name brand Winmodems bought for real cheap at Fry's. - Windows 98. 'Nuff said. The probable reliability of Timna-based PCs will be very attractive for OEMs. They won't have to spend as much on servicing customer problems. And that leads to higher profit margins and/or lower prices. Tenchusatsu