erict@flatline.UUCP (j eric townsend) (07/20/88)
Well, the time has come for me to get an Amiga, so it seems, however I'm not sure which model I should get. I do know that I'd like to spend ~$1000. What I want out of it: Well, I used to have a C64 (back in the "ole days"), now I have an AT&T 3b1. I'd like something between the two: great graphics/video capabilty, a wide range of programming languages and high-power utilities/applications, and multi-tasking. I know I *want* an Amiga in general, I'm just not sure which model's right for me. peter@sugar has suggested that I get a new 500 w/ 1Mb RAM, since it will be compatible with the "new graphics chips". How expandable is the A500? It has the one slot, but how much can I expand it down the road? (Are the periphs for the slot generally pass-thru, or do I get to put just one periph on the A500?) I don't mind buying used equipment, however, and with the amount of software that is already out for the 1000 (and my inability to afford the latest gee-whiz stuff), it (the 1000) seems a good idea also. Also, would the Houston area folks recommend Amiga dealers in this area? If you have a used Amiga that you might want to sell, drop a line w/ all the details.... (If you have an A2000 and would like to trade for a packed 3b1 w/lots of stuff let me know. :-) -- Why is it most anti-abortion people are pro-nuclear? Think about it.... Motorola Skates on Intel's Head! J. Eric Townsend ->uunet!nuchat!flatline!erict smail:511Parker#2,Hstn,Tx,77007 ..!bellcore!tness1!/
dwl10@amdahl.uts.amdahl.com (Dave Lowrey) (07/20/88)
Sender: Reply-To: dwl10@amdahl.uts.amdahl.com (Dave Lowrey) Followup-To: Distribution: Organization: Amdahl Corporation, Houston TX Keywords: Amiga, buy, etc Of the three people I know that bought Amigi 500, two of them have upgraded to the 2000. The 500 is a great machine, but I guess they needed the expandability of the 2000. For what it's worth....... -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- "This isn't Heaven, this is Cleveland!!!!" Dave Lowrey Amdahl Corp. Houston, Texas (713)-850-8828 ...!{ames,sun,decwrl,uunet,....}!amdahl!dwl10 [ The opinions expressed <may> be those of the author and not necessarily those of his most eminent employer. ]