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- From: wnear@epix.net (Bill Near)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.introduction
- Subject: Re: Newcomer
- Date: 1 Mar 1996 23:08:00 GMT
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- On 29 Feb 1996 03:48:12 GMT, Jacob Huebert articulated:
- <> I'm currently a PC user (386), but lately Amigas have been
- <> interesting me. The thing is, I don't have any idea what
- <> hardware I should get to get started. A1200? 2000? 3000? 4000?
- <> I'm not looking to spend *too* much money, but at the same time I
- <> want a computer superior to my current PC which won't become
- <> outdated immediately (or isn't already outdated).
- <>
- <> If anyone could give me advice on how to get started, how much
- <> I should look to spend, etc. I would really appreciate it.
-
- I would suggest one of two routes:
-
- (1) Get an A1200 now with an accelerator (68030) and at
- least 4 Mb FAST RAM. Buy a good monitor that will sync
- down to 15kHz. This will set you back about US$1200-1400
-
- (2) Wait until first quarter '97 and go for the PowerAmiga.
- This is the expensive route, but it will offer you much
- more in the way of software/OS choices, not to mention raw
- power! :-)
-
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