Re: 2 New IIGS CD-ROMs -- And more on the way! :)

[Edhel Iaur <drsmooth@baldcom.net>]

EDavis wrote:
> 
> Randy,
> 
> Thank you for your thoughts about the CD-ROM on a IIgs.  I guess I asked
> the wrong question...instead of asking how much does a CD-ROM drive cost,
> I should be asking "is there anything worth playing on a CD-ROM drive on
> a IIgs"?
> 
> My primary interest would be an encyclopedia, perhaps an atlas, or other
> educational type "stuff".  My impresseion is that the CDs available for
> the IIgs are primarily archives of stuff that is currently available on
> disk.
> 
> I would still appreciate any other feedback from you or others on how you
> are using your CD drive, what software is available, and would it be
> worth even $45 for a used drive?
> 
> Again, thanks for the input!

I think Quality Computers (1-800-777-3642) still has IIgs CD drives.  
They come with a few CDs, and I think one is an encyclopedia.  However, 
the CDs that come with the drive are the only CDs for the IIgs I've seen 
that are available. :(
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