mark@tc.fluke.COM (Mark D. Nagel) (03/16/90)
Before I take the great "break your bank" plunge and purchase a 2500, I
need to have a few questions answered. Since this is (for me) a major
purchase, I would appreciate any help.
Potential aquisition:
1) Amiga 2500 with 25MHz CPU
2) 3MB RAM (1MB 16 bit, 2MB 32 bit)
3) 40MB hard disk
4) 3.5" floppy drive
5) "RGB HiRes Analog" monitor
6) AT BridgeBoard & drive (A-2286D?)
The above list is from an ad by a local dealer (I realize that most is
standard issue). If I could trade the BridgeBoard option to something
else, what would be the best item of comparable value (and better use)
to exchange it with? Would I be better off:
1) getting more memory?
2) multi-sync monitor?
3) trading for software?
4) printer?
5) take the cash...?
6) keeping the BridgeCard after all?
Question #1 (and one half):
If I opt for extra memory, would I be likely to get 120ns RAM?
Would it be worth replacing the original RAM with "faster" RAM?
Question #2 (plus a few extra):
How much different is a "multi-sync monitor" than say a standard
1084? I now have a Magnavox RGB monitor which seems like it would
be comprable to the 1084 - not sure. If a multi-sync monitor is
worth it, is a "Flicker Fixer" necessary? (Just how much of a "Fix"
does one of these items do?)
Question #3 (general):
Does 1MB out of the "3MB" of RAM belong to Agnus? Is this what is
referred to as 16 bit RAM?
Question #4:
Are there various hardware revision levels that I need to watch out
for? Should I be concerned that I may get a system that has been
hanging out on a shelf for 2 years and has some out-rev'd quirky
ingredients in it?
I plan on using this machine to do as much as possible - much programming
activity. Although the Amiga's graphics capabilities are very impressive,
they are not top priority for my expected uses (of course, things change!)
Thanks for any input (non-flame material).
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