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From: janti@athena.arc.nasa.gov (Joel Antipuesto - GDP)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.introduction,comp.sys.amiga.misc
Subject: NEED INFO: Why buy an Amiga?
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Date: 14 Jun 91 17:40:14 GMT
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I need some info on the Amiga.  I'm in need of a personal computer, and the 
Amiga was brought to my attention by a friend.  Here's what kinds of things the
computer must do:

	* At the very least, have good word processing applications
          availalble to it and have capabilities to remotely log on
          to UNIX mainframes (just for terminal emulation).  Possibly
          be able to do C programming in a UNIX environment, but not
          essential at the moment.

       	* Music applications, MIDI.  Sound synthesis and options to
          tweak sounds at will is a must.  

      	* Graphic capabilities (can't really specify much more at the
          moment).

So basically, I need a computer to do school-related work, but then I want
the option to expand on the system for music and possibly graphics.

Okay so here's some questions:

 	* Why an Amiga?  Why not a Mac or other computer?  I've
 	  heard that the Amiga can emulate a Mac or IBM PC.  How
 	  effective is this emulation?

	* Another reason I've been prompted to consider the Amiga
 	  is because of the current upgrade special Commodore is
	  having on the 3000?  If I were to get an Amiga, what would
	  be the pros and cons of 3000 vs the 2000?  For the kinds of
	  applications I want, is the 2000 enough or is there a 
	  forseeable reason that a 3000 would be a better choice?

	* Music people: what kind of price range are we talking about
 	  for going MIDI?  I don't currently own a synth, so add whatever
	  price is needed for an adequate keyboard - just something 
	  to interface for real-time data input, but live performance
	  isn't a priority.  Also, what kind of software is out there?

The plan is if I can afford and justify the cost and need for the 3000, go
for the upgrade plan (I have an old 64), but I'm not at all sure if I do
need something like the 3000.  Any info I would really appreciate.  Please
e-mail all responses to:

	janti@athena.arc.nasa.gov
	    or
	ajoel@cory.Berkeley.EDU

Thanks.

-Joel