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From: Paul_Wolodko@mindlink.UUCP (Paul Wolodko)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: Updating an Amiga 1000
Message-ID: <4836@mindlink.UUCP>
Date: 18 Feb 91 07:44:39 GMT
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
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  I'm trying to learn about afew "possibilities" to upgrade an Amiga 1000. As I
understand it, Commodore has dropped the 1000 from its production line, & it is
no longer supported by them. But, afew aspiring young techies have figured out
how to vamp the old 1000 hardware, to allow the 1000 owner to use the new up &
comming software ... ect.

  Afew of the names he has heard of are the Rejuvinator & the DV Wonder Board;
also a beast called the Pheonix board. The first two are addins (remove a
couple of chips & plug in the board in their place?); the last is supposed to
be a mother board replacement?

  Can anyone tell me if I'm miss informed, outright wrong, ect. Especially, if
you have used one of these; what are the pros/cons (i.e. can the motherboard be
further upgraded if that is desired). If you have had problems, what sort of
technical support have you received?
  Also, a Xetec extrenal hard drive is connected to the existing system,
possible problems? (He would probably have to ask the manufacturer about this,
I figure). The last important part, what sort of dollar range is he looking at
(student, big dreams).
  Any advise I can get for him would be appreciated, thankyou.

  P.S. Addresses would be nice if you have them on hand. I think his purpose in
life is to receive mail!