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From: upen@watarts.UUCP (Ue-Li Pen)
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Subject: Re: Jackintosh vs Macintosh vs Amigo ?
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Date: Tue, 26-Feb-85 19:15:09 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 26 19:15:09 1985
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Commodore recently brought out 2 more machines, the C-16 and the 128k
version of the 64. This is probably an omen of Commodore's impending
doom. When Atari brings out their ST, they can sell it at $400
and not worry about any of it's other products (which they are
trying to "phase" out) decline in profit/productions. Commodore however,
when they release this "wonderous Amiga" machine will HAVE to
raise the price so it does not damage the profits coming from the
C-64 and their newly released machines.
  On the other hand, this might be an advantage. If Amiga turns out to
be a nice UNIX machine which is loaded with software for business people
 even at an "inflated" price. MIGHT. That sector of the market is flooded with
"IBM" stickers, and people will STILL buy IBM machines over anything..
 ("It says IBM on it, it's gotta be good" syndrome)
  I remember reading a COMPUTE! article about the new ATARI machines
and it seems that they are trying to sell them as "business/home"
computers - like Apples. I think that they could do this
successfully if they convince the general public that "ATARI IS NOT
PLAYING GAMES ANYMORE". 

  What it comes down to is if the ST is really good and cheap, Commodore
will have a fight on it's hand. I don't think the ST will hamper the Mac's
sales much. This however depends on whether Atari can successfully sell
the machine to the business community. I doubt it. But maybe.. If they
do, then Apple and even IBM might be in for a bit of a shock.

Buying a computer is always a waiting game, but this might be one
to wait for..
 
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Of course, if the ST can't run UNIX then what use is it! (except
for playing games..)