Stephen S M Wong <eerie!hp750a.csc.cuhk.hk!a080700> writes:
> 1) It is R4000PC pin compatible.
>
> 2) The price of Orion will be similar to NEC R4200, and R4000PC will
> out perform R4200, can we deduce that Orion will out perform R4200?
>
> 3) Even point 2) may not hold, a superior upgrade path exists if we
> use Orion, ie. replace the CPU on the to be made board by a R4000PC,
> and get better (at least better than R4200) performance. WITH THE
> SAME PRICE (on CPU), why not opt for better upgrade path!
These are all valid reasons. I suggest we determine if the "price" is
right. $700 is NOT bad for what one would be getting however there is
always Something that one misses :)
Cyberman
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