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From: ekrimen@ecst.csuchico.edu (Ed Krimen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Current store prices for Atari Computers!
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Date: 9 Dec 90 02:01:26 GMT
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chuck@umbc5.umbc.edu writes:

- I just got Toad Computers new price list and thought that I would
- post some of the interesting products and prices.  This is not meant
- to be an advertisement, but rather an example of current market 
- prices for Atari products.
 
(Not) to be picky, but it wasn't required of you to post whose price 
list it was, although the information is quite intriguing.  I'm 
afraid people may opt not to buy from their local dealer (if they 
have one).  I know people who read this net are more intelligent than
call to Toad on Monday and order a spanking new TT; I'm afraid to read
in a month (or two or three) that they haven't received it yet and
blame it on Toad when the only ones they have to blame is themselves.

- TT030          2mb RAM, 50mb HD              $2299
-                4mb RAM, 50mb HD              $2499
-                8mb RAM, 80mb HD              $2999
 
Now, we all know these are all sitting in a warehouse somewhere 
waiting to be branded with the FCC's "seal of approval."  Mmm, mmm, 
$2299 sounds REAL good though.

- STe            1mb RAM                       $549
-                2mb RAM                       $749
-                4mb RAM                       $849
 
I wonder if these are factory-installed or dealer-installed memory 
configurations.  I wonder where they get the two $35 SIMMs for $200 
-- must be a special deal.  I can understand if Atari installs them 
though.

- Accessories    SC1224 Color monitor          $319
-                SC1435 Stereo Color monitor   $339
-                PTC1426 TT Color monitor      $479
-                SLM605 Laser Printer          $1099
 
Again, I wonder if the last three are available.  I suppose Toad has 
a lot of SC1224s to get rid of since I understand that the SC1435 is 
going to replace it completely.

- Also, Atari Computers come with a 90 warrantee, but they are
- offering a one year warrantee for $49 more.
 
Is this a Toad or Atari offering?  I don't blame Atari for wanting to 
make an extra $50 on each computer.

-- 
         Ed Krimen  ...............................................
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