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From: ames!claris!portal!czaeap!cpc@sharkey.uucp (Chris Cebelenski)
Subject: The Dream Machine (Was:Time for a new computer)
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Date: 24 Dec 90 00:34:28 GMT
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I agree with the general consensus that there should be a new "Under $1k"
amiga system.  Here's my general $0.02 worth of I/O:

 The Amiga 600

 "Brick" construction, detachable keyboard, Unit would be in a mini-
 tower format, with allowance for 2 Zorro II and 1 Video/Ultility slot(s).
 The ECS would come standard, and the machine would be equipted with
 the full 2Mb of CHIP ram. (No fast ram, since the A500 doesn't really
 have any "true" fast-ram till you get over 1mb anyway this isn't too
 much of a design trade-off.)  Power supply could stay external but
 should be better constructed (heh heh.)  Possibly a "standard" A500
 card-edge could be included to enable a clean upgrade path.  A standard
 drive should be included, as well as at least 40Mb of HD space.  Processing
 power can consist of either a 16Mhz 68000 or a 68020 (design considerations
 again)  The idea of a co-processor space on the motherboard should be
 considered also.


 Nothing earth shattering here, but I do belive this system would sell
 VERY well if A) Marketed properly, and B) Cost kept down.  A small brick
 lends itself very nicely to tight desks, and is a really NEAT construction.

 Comments are welcome, Flames go to NIL:


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