NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #26/NN_1992_26.iso/spool/comp/sys/amiga/introduc/1474

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From: [e-mail] (I G Barrett)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.introduction
Subject: Advice needed about buying an Amiga
Summary: Want to buy an Amiga - which is best?
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Date: 9 Nov 92 10:46:22 GMT
Article-I.D.: casper.BxG39A.J7F
Organization: Computer Science Department, University of Cape Town
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I am currently using 40MHz 386 machine with Super VGA graphics, but I would like
to get into sound and video so I'm considering moving to either a Mac or an
Amiga.  I'm not sure which model Amiga is best for graphics (do any of the
models have 24-bit color?) and video work.  What is currently available that
will surpass or at least equal my 386 in processing power (I would like to be
able to do full color raytracing and fractal generation, animate these images,
combine them with sound and then transfer them to video).  Any advice on
hardware and software availability would be appreciated.  Approximate costs
would also be helpful.  The Amiga is not widely available here so it is
difficult to get answers here.  Does Commodore have an email address?

Please reply via email as I don't get much time to read the news.

Ian
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