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To: X-Ray Man who wrote (12912)5/6/1998 3:37:00 PM
From: Alomex  Respond to of 213177
 

1.5-2x the processor power

True, but Joe doesn't know this. He's heard the more Mhz the faster the thing is, so he thinks the Presario and the IMAC are equally fast.

larger cache

Yup.

larger hard drive, faster CD-ROM

Only slightly.

likely better monitor

No. I selected a top of the line 15" monitor. If you wanted a cheap one you could save $50.

ethernet

Ether-what? (We are talking Joe Sixpack here)

and, most importantly, the modem:

Salesperson: So joe, what do you want the computer for?
Joe: Ain't for me jim, 's for the kids. I want them to have access to the internet.
Salesperson: Well, then you better go for this presario, which gives you the fastest connection to the Web! 56K, x2 technology!