[geeks] Good Used Unix Workstation

[geeks at darklab.net]

I know I am a bit late in responding, plus this will be the first time I
have said anything on this list ;)

I have a small setup of UNIX laptop workstations that fit on a small 5'
oval-shaped table that could give you ideas.  I know if I was in college I
would want have a setup like this.  Having just one system to do
everything would make me go crazy.

http://www.unixbasement.com/mobile

There are a couple pictures there with a description as to what I have.
Sparcbook, RDI Precisionbook (HPUX), RS6000 laptop with AIX, etc..  If
only I had an alphabook ;)  I would pay dearly for one.

-Kevin


On Sun, 6 Jul 2003, Aaron Finley wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I'm going off to college next year.
>
> I'm going to need a new computer. I've sold off all my old workstations to
> make money to buy a new one. Need a new machine mostly for general computing.
>
> I've got about $4-$5k to spend.
>
> I really would rather not take a PC, if I need a PC, there are thousands on
> campus. I would consider an IBM Dual Xeon Z Pro though.
>
> Anyway, here's my short list:
>
> Sun Blade 1000 2x 750 ... This seems to be the perfect computer but appears
> to be very hard to find for a reasonable price.
>
> Sun Blade 150 ... Looks like a nice computer but I think the value for
> money on the used ones is poor, dosen't look too durable.
> SGI Octane2 2x 400 w/ V8 ... A nice computer, I've owned several SGIs, but
> there's nothing new about them, and I don't see much visual arts in my
> future, and any programs that aren't in visual arts on SGIs are usually
> rather old.  I had IFX Piranha, and that was beautiful, but what's the point?
> IBM Zpro Dual Xeon 2.8 ... Nice, I have a Z pro dual xeon 550 and it's the
> most responsive PC i've ever used, but I don't really want a PC.
>
> Any advice?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
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