Part 2 of the Review of the Compaq DeskPro 286 by Bob McDuffee ================================================================================ String Concatenation Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286 .44 sec. .26 sec. ================================================================================ Data Look-up Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286 1.01 sec. .36 sec ================================================================================ File Update Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286 .51 sec. .23 sec. ================================================================================ Norton Utilities Performance Rating Compaq DeskPro Compaq 286 IBM XT 1.7 6.7 1.0 ================================================================================ Overall Evaluation Summary The Compaq DeskPro 286 is a fine example of today's technology. The machine performed flawlessly throughout the evaluation period while proving itself to be a much faster, more functional machine. The machine was tested with all of the current software packages now in use at StorageTek, all performed faster on the 286. The added speed of the 80286 microprocessor and the ability to address up to 7 MEG of RAM is essential for the operation of today's larger, more sophisticated packages like PC-FOCUS and PC-SAS. Price comparisons favor the Compaq only slightly over the IBM line. However, the value ("Bang-For-The-Buck) is biased absolutely to Compaq. Recommendation Compaq has once again created an IBM compatible that goes beyond IBM in speed and flexibility yet remains 100% compatible with the entire IBM line of microprocessors. This machine is applicable in any area which manipulates large amounts of data ( ie a database) or large spreadsheets. The increased storage (from 10 MEG to 30 MEG) faster processing speed and overall performance make this the best buy in a "Corporate" microcomputer today. [ End of Article ] [ No more down here!!! ] [ Honest!! No more!! ] [ It's all up at the top of Scroll!! ]