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Quantex Pentium II PCs Show Less Is Sometimes More

Quantex QP6/333 M-4x, QP6/333 SM-4x SE

  

You don't crave a simply serviceable PC right now. No, you picture yourself starring with Sandra Bullock in Speed III: The Supercomputer. And why shouldn't you want the fastest system you can get? After all, Intel introduced a slew of fast processors recently, then lowered prices, putting a system with the fastest chip within your budget. But be careful--this is a tricky time for shoppers. Quantex's new Pentium II-333 PCs for small businesses and homes are cases in point.

The basic, home-oriented QP6/333 M-4x and small-business­minded QP6/333 SM-4x SE cost a bit less than other comparably configured Pentium II-333s we've seen. They are dressed up with generous software bundles, including Corel or Microsoft suites.

However, you can save $150 if you buy the Pentium II-300 versions of the same systems, and you won't notice any difference with business applications. Though $150 may not seem like much, consider this: $99 buys you a color scanner for your home or small office.

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