raymond1@garfield.UUCP (11/12/85)
I'm planning to buy a C-128 to replace my C-64, but it seems that most people are buying the Amiga. I want to receive some responses and recommendations from either Amiga or C-128 users. What is the price of Amiga or C-128 in Canada? I don't find a piece in my area, except the advetisements in TV. Thanks in advance. Raymond1
ravi@eneevax.UUCP (Ravi Kulkarni) (11/15/85)
The C128 is biggest hodge podge I have seen. There probably won't be very much software written for the non c64 mode. The cpm mode uses old outdated software that doesn't take advantage of the 80 column color display. Also you can't use any graphics in the 80 column mode. As a former c64 owner I would advise that you either 1) Stick with your c64 2) Move up to the atari ST which is actually cheaper for a complete package( this is what I did) 3) If animation or multi-tasking is important to you and if you can afford it go for the amiga. -ravi -- ARPA: eneevax!ravi@maryland UUCP: [seismo,allegra]!umcp-cs!eneevax!ravi
bub@rlgvax.UUCP (Mongo Mauler) (11/28/85)
> I'm planning to buy a C-128 to replace my C-64, but it seems that most people > are buying the Amiga. > I want to receive some responses and recommendations from either Amiga or > C-128 users. > What is the price of Amiga or C-128 in Canada? > I don't find a piece in my area, except the advetisements in TV. > Thanks in advance. > Raymond1 Raymond: I have just (3 months ago) purchased a 128 after two years use of a C64. I am extremely enthusiastic about it and consider it a great machine! It IS expensive to upgrade all your equipment to the 'new standard' but it's also completely unnecessary. I didn't say it wouldn't be nice, but if you want to save 6 or 7 hundred bucks -> 1. The 1541 drive will work in the 64, CP/M, and 128 modes as well as it ever did on your old 64. 2. The 1702 monitor will perform in all three modes in 40 column. 3. Making an EXTREMELY inexpensive cable yourself (only two pins, the ground and black and white), you can get an acceptable 80 columns in 128 and CP/M modes using your 1702 monitor! I have already done all these things and can attest to thier utility. Speaking of utility, the one reason I am most satisfied with my 128 is just that: utility. If you do any development at all, the new tools available on your 128 make your life much easier. I am president of a local users group (want to join as an associate member?) and use my 128 a great deal for development of C64 junk to share with members. I consider the 290.00 I spent on this piece of equipment an excellent investment. Sure I'd like to have an Amiga (who's got 2 grand to spare these days?), and maybe the new Atari ST's are very nice (who wants to learn a whole new set of BASIC, develop a whole net set of tools, WASTE all that cash [and time and effort!] for your old 64 software, etc. etc. ad nauseum), but Commodore has done right by me, and I'd kinda like to stick by them and support what I consider a sound piece of equipment as well as a good value. NOTE: THIS IS MY FIRST EVER POSTING TO THE NET. KINDA FUN, BUT I GUESS I'D BETTER STICK TO THE EVIDENT DISCLAIMER CONVENTION... THESE VIEWS ARE MY OWN EXCLUSIVELY, AND EVEN THOUGH I THINK I'M ALWAYS RIGHT, MAYBE I'M NOT. I'VE BEEN WRONG BEFORE (BUT IF I'M WRONG, DOES THAT MAKE ME RIGHT???) ANYWAY, THESE VIEWS REPRESENT MY OWN OPINION ONLY AND WHO CARES IF THEY ARE SHARED BY ANY OTHER PERSON LIVING OR DEAD? Your friend and mine, Bubba Pearson