tucker@tahoe.unr.edu (Aaron Tucker) (10/01/90)
News to me: In Sept 30's California Macy's advert (sunday paper) there is a full page ad for Amiga 500s. reprinted w/o permission: FINALLY, AN EASY-TO-USE COMPUTER THAT'S PRICE FRIENDLY, TOO. JUST $595. Announcing the Commodore Amiga 500, including tv adapter and 3 popular software programs! . . . "The Amiga 500 is user-friendly to the point of being downright cozy." . [they then help identify the mouse in the picture of the 500 :) ] . "Multitasking: Let's simplify that by saying the Amiga 500 is the only home computer truly capable of performing several tasks--like wordprocessing and videogames- at the same time. Or pull two programs up on a split-screen to compare or transfer information!" The ad then goes on to talk about the graphics (with optional monitore) and compares the 500 to video-game machines. And now a good one: "If a proglem ever arises ... Commodore Express(registered) has a 24-hr. 800 number for help. If repairs are necessary, Federal Express will pick up your system within 24 hours of your call, fix it, and return it in a matter of just a few days, free of charge!" The three included programs are: Tetris, Carmen Sandiego, and Amiga Textcraft Plus. Surprised? I kind of liked the "announcing the 500" part. att