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- From: hwm@apcserv1.apcnet.com (Mski)
- Subject: Re: CPU MHz in A1200+
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- References: <wfblanDKJ8Cw.1tn@netcom.com> <4car2m$76h@serpens.rhein.de>
- Date: Sun, 7 Jan 1996 17:17:21 GMT
-
- mlelstv@serpens.rhein.de (Michael van Elst) wrote:
-
- >wfblan@netcom.com (Wells Fargo Bank) writes:
-
- >>It would make good business sense to me for AT to include a 50Mhz 030 with
- >>the next generation of A1200 rather than a 40Mhz. For a ocuple of reasons.
-
- >It doesn't really make any sense. The 50MHz version is MUCH more
- >expensive than the 40MHz version. Why ? It's a PGA package and it
- >is a full 68030. The 40MHz version is a small plastic package and
- >an 68EC030. There is no 50MHz EC030.
-
- >>1. The 030/50 is barely acceptable for a number of different applications
- >> and is just beginning to reach slow 486 speeds.
-
- >The speed difference doesn't justify the cost.
-
- >>2. Any 030 upgrade from 030/40 won't be enough to make it worthwhile or
- >> cost effective for the end-user.
-
- >Means they have to go for 040 or 060.
-
- >>3. Using the 030/50 would allow purchasers of new Amigas to be able to
- >> concentrate on 040 and 060 and PPC CPU upgrades which will benefit
- >> the Amiga in the long run.
-
- >Where is the logic in that sentence ? Do you mean with a 40MHz 030
- >they must upgrade first to a 50MHz one ? Why not start with a 7MHZ 030
- >then, would give you a hell of possible upgrades.
-
- >>Please consider these things AT. An 030/40 seems to be a less productive
- >>choice. If the cost is more, I an pretty sure the end users would be happy
- >>to pay an extra $30 or so for the extra 10MHz of speed. I would!
-
- >$30 ? Talk about $200.
-
-
- >--
- > Michael van Elst
-
- >Internet: mlelstv@serpens.rhein.de
- > "A potential Snark may lurk in every tree."
- Where do you get your numbers from. $200 for 030/50 mayby 2-3 years
- age but not now. I don know about now but 1 year ago i bought brand
- new 030/50/mmu for $99 from: Memory Word
- 3392 Progres Dr.
-
- Units B&C
- Bansalem, PA 19020-5899
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