smeier@ihuxt.UUCP (S. Meier) (03/05/84)
Does anyone have any information on the Indus GT drive for the Atari
Home Computers. Like is it really 4 times faster than an Atari drive,
and if so, how do they accomplish this feat? And what about the
software that comes with it (OS, word processor, etc.)? Are they at all
useful? All info appreciated. Mail replies to:
Steve Meier
ihnp4!ihuxt!smeier
Thanx.kek@mgweed.UUCP (Kit Kimes) (03/06/84)
[] I just got the latest newsletter from CompuClub. They carry or can get any disk drive for the Atari computers. They were very impressed with the Indus GT. They call it the slickest running, fastest loading drive they have ever seen for the Atari (four times as fast as the 810). The only thing faster is the Atari 810 equiped with the Happy 810 setup. The Indus comes ready to run in single density, double density and density and one half (to match the Atari 1050). It has worked with every piece of software that they have tried (over 400) with no problems. With the $120 worth of software that is included with the drive, they feel that it is the best value on the market today for the Atari. Their club price is $389. Has anyone seen a better price? Kit Kimes AT&T Consumer Products Montgomery Works Aurora, Il. 60507 ..!ihnp4!we13!mgweed!kek
wsm@mh3bs.UUCP (W.S.Morris) (03/06/84)
This is in response to Kit Kimes' question, "has anybody seen a better price than $389 (for the Indus GT)?" Yes, Gemini Electronics in Cedar Knolls, NJ sells them for $349. However, I don't know if they handle mail-order or just run a retail store. Walt Morris AT&T Technologies ihnp4!eagle!mh3bs!wsm
smeier@ihuxt.UUCP (S. Meier) (03/06/84)
I have seen the Indus GT advertised at $375 by the sysop of a Chicago area Bulletin Board. I think it was FDA, at (312) 335-1652, which is what prompted my original query. So far I have heard nothing but praise for this drive. It certainly sounds like a super deal so far.