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From: critical.mass@pro-graphics.cts.com (Peter Altamore)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Too good to be true?
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Date: 13 Nov 90 02:56:09 GMT
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The December 90 issue of AmigaWorld contains a few mind blowers (ads, what
else?) that are conspicuously absent from the net discussion.  So in lieu of
another 'BrandX' computer post, here are a few tidbits I found that surprised
the hell outta me (could be old news, but I just noticed them).
 
Page 113 contains a very enticing full page ad for a product called ATonce.
A 7.2MHz 80286 AT emulator riding piggyback on a replacement 68000 for $398
suggested retail.  This thing is no bigger than a dollar bill folded in
half, has 6 chips on it (4 of which are miniscule, not including the
68000), and.. well, I'm impressed!
 
On page 134 (lower right) The Grapevine Group is advertising Megachip 2000.
This is something I thought was not possible, 2 megs Chip RAM on a 2000!?
They say to call for the price (I haven't yet) and include a '2 MB Agnus,
more RAM, PC board, full instructions.'  Anyone know what they're doing and
if it's even slightly compatible with anything (they don't say either way
in the ad)?  The 3000 gets 2MB Chip due to the 32-bit path, right?  About
now I'm beginning to drool.. but wait, it gets better!
 
Page 138 contains an an for Ampex Systems Inc.  They are selling
Professional Page, Professional Draw, Design 3D and Moviesetter for $39.95
each or as a bundle (all four) for $100.00.  Looking at other ads this
stacks up to be in the neighborhood of $400+ of software.
 
Want DeluxePaint?  Page 115 has it for $13.95...
 
And what's with MAST Colorburst?  $495 for 24-bit color?  Page 133..
 
I think I have a few calls to make come Monday morning!
 
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