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From: beilke@puff.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: new amiga computers
Message-ID: <466@puff.WISC.EDU>
Date: Fri, 6-Feb-87 14:00:43 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb  6 14:00:43 1987
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In article <4047@utcsri.UUCP>, drz@utcsri.UUCP (Jerry Zarycky) writes:
> 	Why so many expansion slots?  I can see it for earlier IBM PC
> computers which needed slots for serial ports, parallel ports, display
> cards, joystick ports, etc., but why for the Amiga, which has so much
> already built in?
Hey, wait just a minute their.  I agree that the Amiga has a lot built
in, but my philosophy is:  There is always room for expansion.

Case in point:  The success of the Apple // series is primarily due
		to the expansion capabilities of the machine (i.e., 8 slots)
		If you don't believe me, compare the number of //c's
		sold to the number of //e's or ]['s.  
The point is, people want expanability, and if C-A wants to put
X slots in the Amiga I'll be right their waiting to pick one up.
BTW, how many slots do you want?
	2- Not enough A memory exansion, and multi-function card
		would fill these up.
	4- Could get by.
	6- Probably would have to worry about filling them 
		unless you have a deep pocket full of money.
besides,  I heard that half of the slots would be IBM slots.

Well enough said,

	-Matt Beilke

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