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From: David.Plummer@f70.n140.z1.FIDONET.ORG (David Plummer)
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Subject: Re: A Tower For The 500?
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Date: 2 Mar 91 19:02:54 GMT
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Hmmm... lets see.  You said that a tower case can be purchased for a LOT 
less than $200.  We'll just pull out the old wholesaler catalog here:
 
FULL TOWER, INC POWER SUPPLY        $185.00
BABY TOWER, INC POWER SUPPLY        $150.00
 
Ok, take off the power supply and you save some more.  I don't know how
to get one for your $20 figure without a long overcoat.
 
As for a keyboard, you $40 for the Amiga sounds a little optimistic.  
Northgate makes (as far as I know) the only non-Commodore Amiga 
replacement keyboard, and it sells for the same price as their OmniKey 
Ultra, which is definately more than $40.  Someone said you don't even 
need a keyboard, just a case for your old one and a cable.  Given that I 
don't think half inch plywood looks very classy, do you know who mass 
produces keyboard cases for A500 keyboards?  I doubt anyone does.  I 
KNOW that noone does.
 
You also say that someone will build you a cable for two bucks. 
Intersting.  Had many people jump at the offer yet?
 
You could also build a Corvette for about $75 worth of steel and $50 
worth of plastic.  But I'm trying to stay realistic.  So far about 5
people have come forward saying they could put a 500 in a tower case, 
mass produce the conversion, and stay under $200.  Some even want to add 
video and processor slots.  Anyone care to have their first customer?  
There's a lot of chatter here, but no realism.



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