Re: HP IIIP & ][gs

[fmlin@netcom.com (Frank M. Lin)]

>To use a IIIP with a IIGS, you'll need a "Mac Plus to ImageWriter I"
>cable. I don't know if the IIIP has both a parallel and serial port,
>but if it does, I suggest going the parallel route. It's almost 4 times
>faster from GS/OS.

But is it necessary to goto parallel?  I mean, can the GS render image fast
enough to beat the 19.2k serial connection?  When you say 4x the speed, don't
you mean "theoretically"?

>I have 4 megs in my IIP Plus and know that it is over-kill. 2 megs
>should be more than you'll need. Do not, under any circumstances
>consider getting HP brand memory. You should be able to pick up a
>no-name 2 meg RAM card for about $110-$120. Check Computer Currents or
>MicroTimes.

I guess it comes with 512k stock.  Will that be enough?

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frank m. lin
fmlin@netcom.com