A) Depending on who built the computer, there could be just about anything onboard. I've seen 386s with literally nothing onboard, and 386's with serial/parallel/video/scsi onboard.
B) Comparing any PC to a Mac hardware-wise in that era is a bad idea. For example, a well-equipped 386/40 (Model that is being thrown around in this discussion) would run roughly $2500, comparably equipped to the IIfx. Since neither shipped with a monitor, it's still a fair comparison. When you look at the IIfx's sticker of $10k, you could add every interface known to man in 1990 to that PC for $7500. Now I'm not saying that the IIfx isn't more capable than the 386/40. I'm just saying that the IIfx doesn't have an edge in anything, as long as you look at the price ratio. Terry > 16550N UARTS, that ought to at least equal the IIfx > serial ports with the IOPs turned on. The rest of > the IOP functions would be irrelevant to an internet > test. :) Hmmm, would need a good ISA multi I/O card > too since I don't recall any 386DX/40 having much > if any integrated input/oputput. > > Heh, the IIfx definately has an edge in expandability. > The 386 will need a video card, SCSI card, and I/O > card just to get started. -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
