Re: ImageWriter II variants

[tturner@ecn.ab.ca ()]

Mitchell Spector (a_specto@alcor.concordia.ca) wrote:
: "Mark Cummings" <figjams@primus.com.au> wrote:

: >I picked up a newer type ImageWriter II today in excellent condition. I
: >noticed that it is the model with the power socket and serial socket on the
: >sides instead of the back like my other IWII's.
: >
: >Can anyone tell me if there are any differences in the features of this and
: >older models, particularly WRT LocalTalk option and RAM option.
: >
: >BTW I ran a self test and noticed it has 24K RAM, whereas my others have 0K.

:     What you have there is an ImageWriter II/L. Released in 1989, its
: main difference is the inclusion of a 24K RAM buffer (built-in) and a
: smaller powersupply that draws less current. You could still add a
: LocalTalk option board but from what I recall, it did _not_ support
: memory expansion any longer.
<snip>

--> Pardon my confusion - do you mean that as of the above model
    version, that all future IW II's no longer supported memory-
    expansion above 24K, but that previous model versions, with
    0K, _did_ support memory-expansion (and, by implication, to
    more than 24K)?  Or do you mean something else?  Sorry to
    seem so dense - it just isn't clear to moi.  Thanks . . . 

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