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Part 2 of the Review of the Compaq DeskPro 286 by Bob McDuffee
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String Concatenation
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Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286
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.44 sec. .26 sec.
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Data Look-up
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Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286
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1.01 sec. .36 sec
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File Update
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Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286
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.51 sec. .23 sec.
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Norton Utilities Performance Rating
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Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286 IBM XT
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1.7 6.7 1.0
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Overall Evaluation Summary
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The Compaq DeskPro 286 is a fine example of today's technology. The machine
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performed flawlessly throughout the evaluation period while proving itself to be
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a much faster, more functional machine. The machine was tested with all of the
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current software packages now in use at StorageTek, all performed faster on the
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286. The added speed of the 80286 microprocessor and the ability to address up
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to 7 MEG of RAM is essential for the operation of today's larger, more
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sophisticated packages like PC-FOCUS and PC-SAS. Price comparisons favor the
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Compaq only slightly over the IBM line. However, the value ("Bang-For-The-Buck)
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is biased absolutely to Compaq.
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Recommendation
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Compaq has once again created an IBM compatible that goes beyond IBM in speed
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and flexibility yet remains 100% compatible with the entire IBM line of
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microprocessors. This machine is applicable in any area which manipulates large
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amounts of data ( ie a database) or large spreadsheets. The increased storage
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(from 10 MEG to 30 MEG) faster processing speed and overall performance make
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this the best buy in a "Corporate" microcomputer today.
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[ End of Article ]
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[ No more down here!!! ]
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[ Honest!! No more!! ]
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[ It's all up at the top of Scroll!! ]
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