Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!bonnie.concordia.ca!uunet!samsung!know!daemon From: ai065@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Thomas Hill) Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.misc Subject: Bodega Bay Info Inside! Message-ID: <21216@know.pws.bull.com> Date: 16 Feb 91 23:42:03 GMT Sender: daemon@pws.bull.com Lines: 142 Approved: warren@pws.bull.com I typed the following text from a flier I received from California Access on the new Bodega Bay expansion system. I was just as desperate for news on this thing as the next guy, so I decided to type it in for everyone to read. I'd like to take this moment to inspire all others out there to do the same for your fellow Amiga owners. After all, the spread of information is our greatest weapon against Apple and IBM (see my signature file). With that out of the way, here's that file: BODEGA BAY ---------- (CA-500 Modular Expansion Console) Want to tap into the power of your Amiga 500? Then check out the Bodega Bay from California Access. It's an awesome modular expansion console that opens up a whole new world of expansion possibilities. Connected to your Amiga 500, it gives you more flexibility and power than you thought possible. In fact, with the Bodega Bay, your A500 approaches the functionality of the A2000, but at a much lower price. EXPANSION CARD SLOTS. Four 100-pin A2000 compatible card slots provide serious expansion possibilities. Add a hard disk controller, RAM card, or any other A2000 compatible card. Because 3 of the 4 slots are also IBM compatible, you can install a Bridgeboard and take advantage of the variety of available IBM hardware and software. Stacked horizontally with a front to rear orientation, cards are held firmly in place. The rear bracket of each card fits in convenient rear bracket openings which allow easy access to any external port. DISK DRIVE BAYS. Two 5.25" drive bays provide ample room for your storage needs. Bridgeboard users can install 5.25" drives to run IBM software. With the optional mounting kit, users can easily install external 3.5" floppy disk drives into the 5.25" bays. One 3.5" hard disk drive can be installed in the separate mounting area. [Here they are talking about a third place inside the case to mount a hard drive.] INTERNAL POWER. Equipped with an integral high wattage power supply that runs both the Bodega Bay and the Amiga 500, the Bodega eliminates the need for the bulky A500 external power supply. With your monitor plugged into the Bodega Bay's AC monitor outlet, you can turn on the entire system with just one switch. An integrated fan unit cools the entire system by drawing heat off the top of the A500 and out of the back. ERGONOMIC DESIGN. Engineered with the shape and styling of the A500 in mind, this unique design takes up a minimum of precious desk space while serving as a sturdy monitor stand. RELIABILITY. Rigid quality assurance standards combined with the highest grade materials insures for a product that's both dependable and durable. The full one year warranty insures you that we stand behind our product. For more information, contact your local dealer or call (408) 378-0340 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS o Dimensions o Power Requirements Height: 6.5" External Width: 22.0" United States - 115V Depth: 23.0" International - 230V Weight: 23 lbs. o Weight Accommondated on top of Console Power Usage Up to 40 pounds 6 Amp maximum at 115V 3 Amp maximum at 230V o Environment Power Outlet Operating 50 - 85 Fahrenheit Grounded, three-prong AC 10 - 30 Centigrade Outlet Maximum Nonoperating 32 - 120 Fahrenheit 115V at 1 Amp 0 - 50 Centigrade 230V at .5 Amps ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING THE BODEGA BAY Q: Is there a video or co-processor slot? A: There is no co-processor slot, however the assortment of internal A500 accelerators on the market are compatible with the Bodega Bay. A video solution is currently in development. Q: Does the power supply run only the Bodega Bay? A: The internal high wattage power supply is strong enough to run both the Bodega Bay and the Amiga 500, eliminating the need for the external A500 power supply. Q: Does the Bodega bay have a passthrough that allows access to the 86 pin port on the side of the A500? A: No. The Bodega Bay was designed to consolidate everything into one unit, so a passthrough was neither practical nor necessary. If you currently have an external device such as a hard drive, you can still salvage the hard drive mechanism and mount it inside the Bodega Bay, but you'll need to get a new controller card. Q: Is it compatible with extended memory already installed in my A500? A: Yes. Q: How would a hardcard fit in the Bodega Bay? A: Cards are mounted horizontally and therefore, we do not recommend that you mount your hard drive [place it on the card]. Instead, a separate internal hard drive bay has been provided. Q: Can I still use any of the ports on the back of my A500? A: Yes, all the ports on the back of the A500 are still accessible. Q: How is ventilation controlled within the console? A: The Bodega Bay has been designed with a fan that's strong enough to pull air through the A500 and then through the Bodega Bay, providing a cooling system for both units. Q: Can I run IBM PC software and hardware with the Bodega Bay? A: The Bodega Bay provides 3 IBM XT/AT compatible slots that will accept IBM style cards. In order to run those cards or any IBM software, however, you will first need to install a Commodore XT or AT Bridgecard in one of those slots. Q: Can I plug my monitor into the Bodega Bay? A: Yes, but a plug adaptor is needed to change the gender. [END OF FILE] It looks good. I know I want one..if I can't find a similar setup but in a tower case with a detached keyboard! Hint Hint...By the way, the words inside of brackets "[]" are my own. Tom -- Why purchase a MAC when an Amiga with the same CPU will run 99% of all __ MAC software..and FASTER at that?! The same can be said of the IBM and __/// Atari computers, and I can run those in a window. IBM's greatest sales \XX/ tool is ignorance on the consumer's part. Only the Amiga! DEVO Anyone?