[geeks] Opinions on the HP C3x00?

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Jonathan C. Patschke wrote:
>> SGIs expensive? ???
>> 300 MHz R12k SI / SE Octanes are down to 100 EUR and 500 / 600 MHz V10
>> Fuels are below 500 EUR.
> 
> Well, the new ones are very expensive.  I hadn't realized that Fuels had
> come down that much in price.  A new IBM POWER-based workstation is
> almost affordable (5000 USD or so).  A new SGI MIPS-based workstation
> isn't nearly so pocketbook-friendly.

The problem I have with RS/6000's is that they hold their value so well. 
  It makes it hard to get used equipment at decent prices.

Peace...  Sridhar