RE: GreenStreak?

["Andy Nolen-Parkhouse" <aparkhouse@xxxxxxxxx>]

Marty,

I think the goal is to give those existing AS/400 users who won't
upgrade to newer technology an incentive.  Many folks are very happy on
their 5xx models - this discount makes the upgrade path quite a bit less
painful.  As they discontinue software support for those earlier models,
not only will IBM have customers using older software, but they will
lose the software subscription revenue.

It truly is a great deal for those customers if they can find the money
in their budget.  Most of them will fit easily on a 50/1070 CPW (270) or
70/1100 CPW (820) machine.  Some might need to pay to upgrade the
interactive feature one level.  (I assume that they would order the
machine as configured, then order an immediate upgrade).  While they
would have to pay normal IBM prices for the upgrade, the initial
purchase is considerably reduced.

Regards,
Andy Nolen-Parkhouse

> On Behalf Of Urbanek, Marty
> Subject: GreenStreak?
>
> What's the scoop on this:
>
> http://www.ibmlink.ibm.com/usalets&parms=H_302-156
>
> I thought I saw Al say something the other day about a deal on
interactive
> capacity, but I don't get it. This seems to be only for a couple of
> specific
> machines. Why so specific? Why these particular interactive features?
It's
> not like they're backing down on their whole interactive tax
structure, so
> why the promotion at all? I thought they wanted to get everybody off
green
> screen. What are these dudes up to?
>
> -Marty