| From: | Databug |
| Date: | 6 May 2001 at 19:26:34 |
| Subject: | Re: I"M NEW! |
Hello BearJER@Juno.com
On 06-May-01, you wrote:
> Hi, I'm new to this e-group. I have a stock Amiga 500 and always loved
> the OS, but I never had the money to get a high-end machine. Still
> don't, really, but I want to at least purchase a 1200 and expand as I go
> along. Like lots of others, I had to move on to windows (don't hit me!)
> because of work, etc., but I always was hoping for the best with Amiga.
>
> I have a couple questions:
>
> 1. What is meant by the Amiga 1200 PCB?
>
> 2. Can I get on the net with just a stock 1200 with HD and external
> modem without any expansion modules, like a tower? Did I have to have a
> CD right off?
you will really need a CD rom these days also I would suggest at least a 030.
Both can be bought relatively cheaply these days. Most of the Amiga hardware
suppliers do deals now on the "low" end accellarators you should be able to get
one around £50. CDRom if you get an external will probably cost around £80 but
it is well worth it however there is another way you could get an Eyetech mini
tower. This is not a full tower conversion it will only give you a bigger PSU
will enable you to switch on all your miggy bits (Monitor CD etc) from a singlw
on/off switch and it will house 2 3.5" drives and an internal PC hard-drive. If
your low on cash this is a well worthwhile investment IIRC they cost about
so it will save you money in the long run plus a new powerfull PSU will cost you
in the eregion of £30-£50 on its own so this option is well worth the money and
I'd recomment it if you don't wanna go for a full tower. However a bit of DIY is
needed to fit the thing.
>
> 3. What software will enable me to get on net?
NetConnect will give you an excellent range of Net software and I got mine in a
bundle from Eyetech with a modem and fast Serialport (a good investment too as
it doubles the speed of your serial port).
>
> Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
NP. Only thing is it will cost a bit to get all of that little lot but you can
do it bit by bit.
Regards
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-- Anon
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