From: gt4997b@prism.gatech.EDU (hamza benamar)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Printers overseas
Date: 25 Dec 92 18:16:33 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology


	I was wondering if anyone of you netters had any            
  experience with using a US made printer in Europe. I am
  mostly concerned by the voltage/frequency issue. Do I
  simply need a voltage converter ?
	The printer I am planning on buying, for someone
  living overseas, is Deskjet portable/Canon BJ200.

	Any info would be appreciated.

	On a different note ....

	I would like to thank all those who sent me messages
  about whether to buy the IISI at a competitive price.
	I must add I am very satisfied w/ the configuration
  I have. It is nothing fancy, IISI 5/40Internal/160External
  with a HP deskwriter and a 2400 baud modem. No accelerator,
  no crystal vibrating at 100Mhz, and no 5 feet color display 
  w/ dolby surround sound !
	I have been following the discussion on several groups
  dealing with the mac. I encourage people to keep it alive as
  it is my main source for learning quite a few details regarding
  the mac and other machines. However, it is sometimes with utter
  disgust that I read many articles that relentelessly defend
  one machine over the otherS. I sincerely believe each individual
  has some peculiar computing needs that no single platform would
  satisfy at once. Some clearly assume we all are financially 
  sound to the point of proposing the purchase of $4000 machines
  as a necessity.
	I used a macPlus for two years. I made sure I recovered 
  every penny of the initial $700 I spent on it. I wonder if some
  can claim the same when they go on upgrading each time the 

  department of marketing at Apple throws in a new refurbished/
  souped up/ or simply reboxed machine. I wonder what is considered
  to be a wise investment in today's market if every two quarters
  or so, the speed is doubled in the machines ?
	At Georgia Tech, all platforms are used; IBM, MAC, SUN,  
  NEXT, dumb terminals, ... I think it is more a question of taste
  than of technology. Indeed, most of the users, unlike the ones
  on the net, do not know what is inside the 'box'. I would go as
  far as to say that the majority would not be able to name the
  chips running the machines, let alone their frequency !     
	Furthermore, and correct me if am wrong, the overwhelming
  majority of users nowadays are completely lost in this ever  
  growing and changing computer world. 
	Before upgrading to the IISI, I tried a 386DX25Mhz w/ 8/120
  and SVGA color monitor. I became frustrated by the machine for many
  reasons, among which setting up the config.sys file, the drivers,
  the COM ports, ... After a while, ... %$#%*& When it ran, it ran 
  smoothly, faster than a mac at a comparable price. However, the 
  coup de Grace came when my advisor imposed Quadras 950s in the lab.
	Finally, for those who you who are hesitant, make use of that
  30 days money back guaranteed. Try both machines and make your 
  choice. All what you hear on the net is quite nice until you get
  to sign that check !...

	Hamza

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Hamza Benamar		Woodruff school of Mechanical Engineering, GIT.
Phone : 404-352-8748	gt4997b@prism.gatech.edu	Atlanta, Ga.