chk@dretor.dciem.dnd.ca (C. Harald Koch) (12/21/88)
In article <Dec.18.20.38.03.1988.3117@topaz.rutgers.edu> armhold@topaz.rutgers.edu (George Armhold) writes: >Regarding the 'killing off' of 1000's: >TRUE! There are many 1000 owners out there who will not fork over the >$$ for a 2000! Then there is Canada, were there is not and never was a trade-in offer. Naturally, we are somewhat upset (and toasted Dr. Reuben (sp?) for it in a meeting recently). -- C. Harald Koch NTT Systems, Inc., Toronto, Ontario chk@zorac.dciem.dnd.ca, chk@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu, chk@chkent.UUCP "I give you my phone number. If you worry, call me. I'll make you happy."
jesup@cbmvax.UUCP (Randell Jesup) (12/22/88)
In article <1295@dretor.dciem.dnd.ca> chk@dretor.dciem.dnd.ca (C. Harald Koch) writes: >Then there is Canada, were there is not and never was a trade-in offer. >Naturally, we are somewhat upset (and toasted Dr. Reuben (sp?) for it in >a meeting recently). That's Dr. Henry Rubin. Also, he's not in charge of Commodore Canada (or whatever it's called). That's a more-or-less independant sales company. They make their own marketing/sales decisions. -- Randell Jesup, Commodore Engineering {uunet|rutgers|allegra}!cbmvax!jesup
chk@dretor.dciem.dnd.ca (C. Harald Koch) (12/29/88)
In article <5552@cbmvax.UUCP> jesup@cbmvax.UUCP (Randell Jesup) writes: >In article <1295@dretor.dciem.dnd.ca> chk@dretor.dciem.dnd.ca (C. Harald Koch) writes: >>Then there is Canada, were there is not and never was a trade-in offer. >>Naturally, we are somewhat upset (and toasted Dr. Reuben (sp?) for it in >>a meeting recently). > > That's Dr. Henry Rubin. Also, he's not in charge of Commodore >Canada (or whatever it's called). That's a more-or-less independant >sales company. They make their own marketing/sales decisions. Sorry for the confusion. More complete description: Dr. Rubin was addressing a group of developers at the World of Commodore in Toronto. He was going on and on about Commodore's dedication to its users, about not abandoning all those people who invested early in an Amiga. As they bring out new hardware, he said, Commodore intended to retain compatibility with the early machines. He was, of course, talking about the Amiga 500 and 2000. When asked about the Amiga 1000, his response was that, as everyone knows, that is a rather special and unfortunate case. And besides, we all had the opportunity to upgrade to a 2000, right? He was then informed that no such offer existed in Canada. He left in a cloud of dust. -- C. Harald Koch NTT Systems, Inc., Toronto, Ontario chk@zorac.dciem.dnd.ca, chk@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu, chk@chkent.UUCP "I give you my phone number. If you worry, call me. I'll make you happy."
peter@sugar.uu.net (Peter da Silva) (12/30/88)
[ Various flames about the 1000 being obsolete fed to the line eater ] If the 1000 is obsolete, how come 1.3 came out with a kickstart disk and no ROMs? It's not Commodore that's abandoning the 1000, it's all the third party people. Commodore, however, is hastening its demise by not providing a credible upgrade path for 1000 owners. The 1000 is 100% software compatible with the 500 and 2000, and 80% hardware compatible with either. The only problem is that there's no easy way to put 2000 cards in the thing. Here's where C= can help. It wouldn't take much. Just a cheap 3-or-4-slot Zorro-2 enclosure to slap on the side. There mightn't be much money in it, but there'd be plenty of good P/R involved. It'd help convince people that Commodore was going to support the 500 and 2000 when the 3000 and 4000 come out. It's way more useful than any 1000-2000 upgrades. -- Peter "Have you hugged your wolf today" da Silva `-_-' Hackercorp. ...texbell!sugar!peter, or peter@sugar.uu.net 'U`
parson@thor.acc.stolaf.edu (04/26/90)
I am selling an Amiga 1000 system, all items in excellent condition. AMIGA 1000 512K memory internal 3.5" 880K disk drive mouse AMIGA EXTERNAL DISK DRIVE 3.5" 880K disk drive AMIGA 1080 MONITOR in perfect working order full-color SOFTWARE INCLUDED: Workbench and Extras 1.1 Workbench and Extras 1.2 Several telecommunications programs Lots of share-ware and PD software, at MY expense. I am asking for $775, with shipping paid, but am willing to listen to other reasonable offers. This is an excellent machine, and it is in pristine condition. All connecting cables are also included in this package offer, and I am willing to break the package also, but would prefer to sell it as a complete system. If you have any questions or offers, you can contact me via my e-mail address (I'm rarely by my phone). -Eric T. Parson parson@thor.acc.stolaf.edu St. Olaf College Northfield, Mn. 55057 (507) 663-6450
parson@thor.acc.stolaf.edu (05/03/90)
I put this very same posting up about a week ago, and our facilities have been under seige with hardware problems. Therefore, I am reposting so that all those that tried to get a hold of me, can now try again. For all those that missed it the first time: I am selling an Amiga 1000 system, all items in excellent condition. AMIGA 1000 512K memory internal 3.5" 880K disk drive mouse AMIGA EXTERNAL DISK DRIVE 3.5" 880K disk drive AMIGA 1080 MONITOR in perfect working order full-color SOFTWARE INCLUDED: Workbench and Extras 1.1 Workbench and Extras 1.2 Several telecommunications programs Lots of share-ware and PD software, at MY expense. I am asking for $775, with shipping paid, but am willing to listen to other reasonable offers. This is an excellent machine, and it is in pristine condition. All connecting cables are also included in this package offer, and I am willing to break the package also, but would prefer to sell it as a complete system. If you have any questions or offers, you can contact me via my e-mail address (I'm rarely by my phone). -Eric T. Parson parson@thor.acc.stolaf.edu St. Olaf College Northfield, Mn. 55057 (507) 663-6450