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I came across this report. It may be old news to some, sorry.
(I shorten this report just so you may read statements about
NEWTEK's plans with the AMIGA.)
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RESULTS OF THE ESCOM/U.S. DISTRIBUTOR MEETING
HELD IN PHILADELPHIA, PA USA ON FRIDAY JULY 21, 1995
REPORTED BY SHANE R. MONROE
REPRESENTING DARK UNICORN PRODUCTIONS AND BETTER CONCEPTS, INC
(EMail: smonroe@awod.com)
NOTE: A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WAS ESTABLISHED AT THIS MEETING
AND THEREFORE CERTAIN ITEMS CANNOT BE DISCUSSED HERE.
This is Shane Monroe reporting on the conference held in Philly regarding the
distribution and pricing of the Amiga computer platform in the United States.
** WHO WAS THERE **
Those attending the conference are listed below. The number of representatives
present is indicated by parenthesis.
Petro Tyschtschenko (1) - Senior Vice President Escom and General
Manager of Amiga Technologies.
Ed Goff (1) - Attorney, more or less leading the U.S. side of
Amiga Technologies. The man we have all grown to
love over the last several months! ;)
Jeff (1; missed his last name) - Amiga Technologies' Engineer and
the only one missing a tie.
Better Concepts, Inc. (3) - Hardware/Software dealer
Software Hut (3) - Hardware/Software dealer
Lively Computers (2) - Hardware/Software dealer
Micropace (1) - Hardware/Software dealer
Metropolitan Computers (1) - Hardware/Software dealer
CEI (2) - Hardware/Software/Misc. Amiga dealer/distributor
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Centaur Development (2) - Makers of the Opalvision and the most
verbose people at the table.
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Several companies that were invited didn't make it, according to Mr. Goff.
Most of the presentation was given by Petro with commentary by Ed and Jeff.
Lively & Software Hut were very quiet for the most part, while Alex Amor of CEI
seemed to be the meeting referee to keep us on topic as the day went on.
Micropace had quite a bit to say, as did Metropolitan. The most input came
from Centaur Development who spoke a great deal of the time. Better Concepts
Inc (BCI) also had a lot to say and generated a lot of comment (as well as I
think a bit of hate and discontent! ;)
** WHAT WAS SAID (OVERVIEW) **
** THE AMIGA 4000T'S FUTURE IN THE U.S. **
A. The first week of September is what was said.
3. How many will be made?
A. Unknown at this time. I imagine that has a lot to do with how many the
distributors told Petro they could move. Petro mentioned the number 20,000. I
believe that there will be a good deal ready to go by September. Pre-sales
will have a lot to do with it also, I bet.
A. The distributors seemed to have plans to sell them to any dealer who wanted
them, so companies like BCI, Software Hut, etc. should be carrying them.
** Interesting Points **
Here are some very interesting tidbits I picked up from the conference. Take a
peek.
1. Alex Amor told us that NewTek is no longer going to be making the Video
Toaster for the Amiga once the current 140 or so are sold. This is due to lack
of certain parts (you buy that crap?) and Alex said that they are working with
NewTek to reverse this game plan. Until then, if you ever wanted one, you
better get it now.
2. Centaur Development stated that the Video Processor/Roaster chip is DONE and
ready to go, pending the results of the conference and the outlook for the
future of the Amiga. ALthough they didn't say it, I believe that it will
indeed ship now that there is a commitment to the A4000T's future. This should
healthily assume the position of the Video Toaster in U.S. and Europe.
These are just a small sample I D/L .
I spoke with an authorized NEWTEK source who refuses to be quoted.
But it appears Centaur Development HAS a better system waiting in the
shadows that will put the toaster and flyer to sleep. My contacts with
Centaur still haven't replied, what I find interesting is this statement
from my Newtek source is ABOUT Centaur. The Big Question is Where
does that LEAVE LIGHTWAVE ? Only on the PC? or? SGI?
Does anyone have other news? Many of our companies rely solely on
what we have, and edge ourselves with what we are told.
I for one have many plateforms, but not just one will accomplish all
of my needs. Nor will just one tool such as Lightwave, But it sure
does accomplish faster and better at times those needs.
Thanks hope I didn't get off topic too much.
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