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From: disc@quads.uchicago.edu (gerald harvey dischler)
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Subject: Re: Trackballs for sale!!!
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Date: 15 May 91 04:52:07 GMT
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In article <1991May14.205608.7264@usenet.ins.cwru.edu> al885@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Gerard Pinzone) writes:
>
>I am selling genuine Atari trackballs that have been modified for use with
>the Atari ST or Amiga computers. They work exactly as a mouse and are
>available for a limited time. These are NOT the bulky 2600 models. These
>are smaller and have superior buttons to the 2600 version.
>
>For a standard trackball (left mouse button only): $25
>
>For a trackball plus (left and right mouse buttons and a 9 foot cord): $35
>
>Both trackballs are totally compatable with the Atari ST or Amiga mouse.
>Please specify if you want it for the ST or Amiga if you plan to order.
>
>Please include $5 for postage and handling for each order.
>

Someone shoot me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that a new (with warranty), out of the box, Wico trackball with two buttons, nicely prepared for the Amiga, ran about $40 at Creative Computing in Santa Monica, CA.  Considering this, why would anyone pay the same price for a hack???

Further, aren't the instructions for making these devices available on ab20.larc.nasa.gov's anonymous FTP-server?

Just here to give you ALL the information in order for all you buyers out there to make a more objective decision.

Jerry Dischler
disc@quads.uchicago.edu