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From: U43610@uicvm.uic.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Atari 540ST Questions
Message-ID: <91144.152942U43610@uicvm.uic.edu>
Date: 24 May 91 20:29:42 GMT
Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago
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I have been considering several peoples' offer for atari 540 ST computer system
s.. (With a monitor and mouse)..  I do have question, however, before I  actual
ly buy one.. -
1)   How is the graphics?  I am a mini-man.. I never owned a computer that did
graphics.. (except VT100 linedraw and Tektronics TekGraphics).  What is the   s
resolution?  What is the color capibilities?  How easy is to program graphics
via computer programs that I'd write?
2)  Is there a CAD system available for Atari ST units?  How GOOD is it?
Will it support a line-Plotter?
3)  How good is the mouse system on the unit?  Is a shitty piece of plastic,
or is it a precision unit.. (Is it better than macintosh mice?)
4)  How available is software?  Is it expensive? Is is widly pirated?
5)  What storage devices are available?  Is there a floppy drive built in?
What is its capacity?  Is it fast (For a floppy.  I'm not asking for a
Jesus box.. just a pretty fast floppy)..
6)Is there telecommunications available for the unit?  Is there a serial port
on the Unit?  Would I be able to Network it to my Minicomputer network?
7) Finally, is $400 a good price for a unit and a monitor (a 540St + mouse)
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R{ REALLY appreciate any answers..
-
Ken