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From: ekrimen@ecst.csuchico.edu (Ed Krimen)
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Subject: MegaSTe prices (was Re: Memory Upgrade for 520ST)
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Date: 7 May 91 01:33:35 GMT
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In article <1991May6.195031.3748@abode.wciu.edu> scale@abode.wciu.edu (Luis Outumuro) writes:
>
>	Hello James,
>		You asked about the best memory upgrade for your ST.  Well
>there are several on the market, any of which could run you between $250 to
>$400 (US).  I have installed many of these, and the BEST memory upgrade
>board that I would recommend is the..... Atari 1040STe.
>	Now you may not really want to buy a whole new computer; but in reality
>it works out costing about the same as upgrading.  If you find a good price on
>a 1040STe, you can sell your old computer instead of upgrading it.  The net
>cost is about the same.  Just my own rambling, bye..........

Speaking of upgrades, the prices for MegaSTes have really surprised me.  
Several places are selling the 4meg model for $1400!  One of those places
was selling the 2meg model for $1300.

Of course, the 1040STe can be had for around $400.

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