daveh@cbmvax.commodore.com (Dave Haynie) (06/28/91)
In article <1991Jun22.140127.19580@news.iastate.edu> taab5@isuvax.iastate.edu writes: > Let's take the MAC LC as an example. I think the A3000/16 is closer than Marc would like you to think; I don't know the lastest list price, but it's around $2999. But anyway, I happend to notice this chart here. In the typical comparison chart fashion, it shows just what the author wants you to see. Here's Marc's chart: >Feature Description | Macintosh LC | Amiga 2000HD >------------------------------------------------------------- >Hard Disk Size | 40M | 40M >Memory | 2M | 1M >Max Resolution | 584x386/640x480* | 704x480 >Color Palette | 16 Million | 4096 ># of on-screen | | > colors at max.res | 256/32,768* | 16 >Interlaced? | NO | YES >CPU | 68020 @ 14Mhz | 68000 @ 7Mhz > > *With extra VRAM ($300), the MAC LC can display 32,768 colors at once >at 584x386 or 256 colors at once at 640x480. Now here's mine: Feature Description | Macintosh LC | Amiga 2000HD ------------------------------------------------------------- Hard Disk Size | 40M | 50M Memory | 2M | 1M Display Coprocessor | No | Yes Graphics Coprocessor| No | Yes OS Requirements | 2M | 512K SCSI Controller | 8 bit PIO | 16 bit DMA Free drive bays | None | 1 3.5", 1 5.25" Free Slots | 1 PDS | 1 Coprocessor, 4 Amiga, | | 4 ISA, one video. Video Compatible | No | Yes Toaster Compatible | No | Yes Keyboard | Extra | Included Casework | Flimsy Plastic | Rugged, manly steel Lemmings? | No | Yes UNIX Upgrade? | No | Yes Haynie's signature | NO! | YES! Anyway, you get the point. Both are true, both are equally meaningful, both are equally misleading. > I hope it is obvious now that Commodore desperately needs something >to compete adequately against systems like the MAC LC. On the basic point of more computer for less money, I have to agree. The A3000 was our answer to the perception that the A2500 didn't have enough bang per buck. I think there is room for a better mid-range machine (I only work on the high end stuff, so don't come after me for such a puppy, though). -- Dave Haynie Commodore-Amiga (Amiga 3000) "The Crew That Never Rests" {uunet|pyramid|rutgers}!cbmvax!daveh PLINK: hazy BIX: hazy "This is my mistake. Let me make it good." -R.E.M.