RE: Model 270 VS 250

Steve,

I just ran two equivalent quick configurations of the two processors
listed below and the 250 came out at about $19,800 USD and the 270 came
out at about $23,000.  In addition, the 250 came bundled with Query,
SQL, and Client Access, which was not present on the 270.

There could be some fluke about the way expansion is handled for your
configuration, but generally, the 250 should be cheaper.  Maintenance
was also slightly lower on the 250 ($143 vs. 149)

Just for reference, both machines had 4 8 GB drives, one 10/100
Ethernet, a small quarter inch tape and no optional software.

It might be worth going back to ensure that you've got apples and
apples.  I'm using IBM's configurator with current price files.

Andy

> On Behalf Of Steve Moland
> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 12:59 PM
> Subject: RE: Model 270 VS 250
>
> > From: "Andy Nolen-Parkhouse" <aparkhouse@mediaone.net>
> > To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
> > Subject: RE: Model  270 VS 250
> >
> > Did you factor in the base interactive CPW which is part of the 250
> > processor?  The 270 has none.  What were the specific models?
>
> 250/2295  CPW= 75/20
> 270/2248  CPW= 150/25  includes a $400 interactive card.
>
> Steve