| From: | Jim Cadwallader |
| Date: | 2 Aug 2001 at 20:17:10 |
| Subject: | Re: Amiga Inc's AmiWest Statement is here.... |
Hello Neil
On 03-Aug-01, you wrote:
> The 1200 motherboard is needed for more than AGA.
Fair enough.
> How long would it take
> to produce such a card anyway? New AGA chips would have to be designed.
> 4.2 would be ready before then, removing the need for the A1200 board.
> If you need to have the A1200 custom chips, CIAs etc. there is already a
> suitable expansion card, the 1200 motherboard.
This was the question, really. If not too long I'd say "go ahead", otherwise
I take your point (see below).
> Remember that Eyetech are making the bare AmigaONE board. It's up to
> dealers, including Eyetech's retail division, how they market and
> package it. Expect to see dealers offering complete machines, including
> the A1200 parts needed.
My worry was the perception (general, non-Amiga Joes) of a "new machine"
relying on a circa 1992 motherboard, and inherent ridicule attached. I agree
this issue could be limited with good marketing. Of course, should the A1
peform blindingly anyhow and provide an excellent alternative to the Apple
then does it really matter what's in the box? (If you're an Amigan, no; if
you're a discussion group troll probably yes; Joe Public, ?)
Regards
Jim Cad*
Travis: I thought you were the one with brains.
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