freds@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM (Fred Saavedra) (06/25/91)
I have recently started reading this board, so I apologize up front if this has already been asked: What is the difference between the MEGA ST and the STE? Can a MEGA ST be upgraded to the STE? What does Atari have to say on this subject? I purchased my MEGA ST when they first were introduced, fortunately, it died about three months later, so I got a version without a lot of the first bugs. I've updated TOS since then also. I have tryed to sell the system, but I have had no real offers. I had buyers for the monitors, and one piece of software. I guess no one likes the old MEGAs. Thanks, freds@hpspdla.spd.hp.COM
freds@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM (Fred Saavedra) (06/27/91)
Well so far a few folks have helped me understand just what the STe is. Here is a brief summary: 1. Donate the ST to a school 2. The low resale value of the STs is due to the low new price of the STes. Differences of ST and STe MEGA STe MEGA ST TOS 2.5 TOS 1.2/1.4 internal HD (SCSI 48M) not included 68000 16 MHz + chache 68000 8 MHz no chache DMA sound old stlye sound Hardware scrolling na Easy memory upgrade not so easy some extra serial port One serial 3. STe has a new blitter chip new sound chip Try expanding to the 68030 SST (Dave Small's Board) Then add a video card such as the ISAC. =========================================================== =========================================================== So that all so far. Has anyone tryed the new SST board? is it easy to install? how about the SST with a new video card? Does any one have any experience with the upgrade? Like cost and compatibility with ST Software? Thanks again, freds@hpspdla.spd.hp.COM Fred Saavedra
freds@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM (Fred Saavedra) (06/28/91)
One of the bigger differences: All STes (mega and non) have
a color pallette size of 4096, instead of the old 512. And
And both the mega and non STe use simm sockets for RAM (thus
easy mem upgrades). Also, there are boards out that let you
go up to 10MB or 14MB for the STes
(I don't know which does which).
From -Mike