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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 8:11:50
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 8:16:13
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wow. that's some 'customization,' there. 
in all seriousness the only thing they bring to the table is the brand and the case/keyboard and despite the hyperbole from leo and sudden new forum members, i think most of us were expecting that. i still think people will be interested, though. if it doesn't look horribly cheap at launch, they'll probably sell quite a few.
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It's quite what I expected. I did not expect them to make their own motherboard (Thank God). The case has to be seen live before one can judge that but overall design is also what I expected and certainly not worse. I hope they can sell a few to break even so that maybe in the future we can have custom Amiga cases too, then it's up to you what you put in them (SAM or whatever). CUSA already said the cases could be bought standalone._________________ AmigaOS or MorphOS on x86 would sell orders of magnitude more than the current, hardware-intensive solutions. And they'd go faster.-- D.Haynie |
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 8:23:54
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It does look really good. I like the fact it has a n-draft 802.11 which means it'll be able to stream HD video by Wi-Fi. One cable less is always a good thing Now, the only question I'm left wondering is the issue of the localized keyboard for some smaller countries. Certainly it will not effect me since most of the stuff I write is in english. _________________
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 8:51:57
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 8:58:14
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Sometimes the "in your face" stunts you're pulling gets boring. Just sometimes. _________________ AmigaOS or MorphOS on x86 would sell orders of magnitude more than the current, hardware-intensive solutions. And they'd go faster.-- D.Haynie |
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 10:52:44
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 13:15:15
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Mini itx is great. I've been wanting to do something like this with Amiga or ZX Spectrum cases, but never really picked it up. Also my skills with soldering irons and plastic cutters are not great... I'll probably wait for C=USA or someone else to do it for me
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 13:37:08
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It's quite what I expected. I did not expect them to make their own motherboard (Thank God). The case has to be seen live before one can judge that but overall design is also what I expected and certainly not worse. I hope they can sell a few to break even so that maybe in the future we can have custom Amiga cases too, then it's up to you what you put in them (SAM or whatever). CUSA already said the cases could be bought standalone. |
wait -- they did? ok. then it's a different story. if i can make any board into a 'commodore amiga,' then a mini-itx SAM will work just as well.
unless it's a horror show of cheap chinese plastics, i imagine they'll more than break even -- at least on the C64 're-make.'
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 17:50:37
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| Taking appart all the monstruous stupidity of this concept. The design is f*@i*g terrible that they couldn´t even come with a slot-in mechanism for the dvd instead of that CHEAP tray.
ALL IS SO PATHETIC. I think it will put the Amiga name into the biggest of ridiculous and make the tiny part of the computing world that could take a look at this because of the Amiga name bringing back some memories, to forget about any positive impression they could still reatin about the Amiga brand and concept.
What a real bad luck we have with these "companies" of ####.
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 17:53:04
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The design is f*@i*g terrible that they couldn´t even come with a slot-in mechanism for the dvd instead of that CHEAP tray. |
some info for you
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...slot or tray load DVD drive, slot or tray load Blu-ray drive... |
This was posted by digitex, who is a employee of C=USA, in post #315...
so you have options.Last edited by WolfToTheMoon on 19-Oct-2010 at 05:56 PM.
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 18:00:38
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Of course this only applies to OS4 & MOS operating system users.
(Okay AROS monkeys, start flinging your excrement.) _________________ Rev 1D3 Amiga 1200, Apollo 1240 (40Mhz '040, 64MB RAM), Indivision MKII, Fast ATA MK V, Rapid Road USB, PCMCIA WIFI & OS 3.14 |
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 18:06:57
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I also find slot loading more sexy and pratical. However many (most?) laptops and Xbox360 for example come with tray loaders and that doesn't seem to hurt their sales.
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 18:11:26
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When are you going to stop your name calling ? _________________ AmigaOS or MorphOS on x86 would sell orders of magnitude more than the current, hardware-intensive solutions. And they'd go faster.-- D.Haynie |
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 18:15:12
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In all fairness, it is not marketed and will not be marketed to this community, by a large part. The fact that Leo is posting here and trying to get a part of the community involved in the whole deal is only because he just happens to be a true commodore and amiga fan and a member of this site since 2003.
You don't want to buy it... fine. We get it. You still have PPC amigaONE and AmigaOS to invest in and play with, so I do not get this attitude towards C=USA. Be happy you have a choice and that amiga could possibly get vibrant and alive like it hasn't been since early 90s.
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 18:50:14
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And besides, who uses that anyway these days. I can't remember when I used my DVD drive the last time. I completely switched to USB memory/portable HDDs and web/wi-fi/bluetooth. Last edited by WolfToTheMoon on 19-Oct-2010 at 06:52 PM.
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 19-Oct-2010 19:31:52
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Excuse that I didn´t read+300 posts about something that doesn´t yet exist. After many years at this forum, I am tired of endless discussions about HYPOTHETICAL situations.
BUT: You are advertising it with the tray, so it is YOUR choice. I know I can buy a slot in drive (everywhere and cheap) like for any other pc case, but this is irrelevant: The adverts are still a real shame.
Oh: and great argument that of the DVD. Of couse I still use it a lot and it was Commodore who decided to put it. If you really think it is not usefull anymore, why are they including it? sorry, go to other wolf with this bone Last edited by vision on 19-Oct-2010 at 07:40 PM.
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 20-Oct-2010 16:44:26
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(Okay AROS monkeys, start flinging your excrement.) |
I've approved the AR on this post. This is a warning. Don't call fellow members what you did there, its insulting and unwarranted.
P.S. I see your account has 4 ARs now. You should probably think a bit more about what you write before hitting the post button._________________ Pegasos2 G3 running AOS 4.1 and MorphOS 2.0 Amikit user, tinkering with Icaros VM (AROS) EFIKA owner Amiga 1200 |
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 20-Oct-2010 18:29:14
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WolfToTheMoon wrote:
You don't want to buy it... fine. We get it. You still have PPC amigaONE and AmigaOS to invest in and play with, so I do not get this attitude towards C=USA. Be happy you have a choice and that amiga could possibly get vibrant and alive like it hasn't been since early 90s. |
AHhhhh, finally.
'WE get it.' ----- 'YOU still have....'
Great. Now will you please only post in those threads that have C=USA in the title.
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 20-Oct-2010 19:09:31
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Re: The New Commodore Amiga 500x and Commodore 64x Posted on 20-Oct-2010 19:15:48
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Custom produced keyboard? |
here's the info on the keyboard, view post #315 by digitex for more info.
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custom designed keyboard featuring genuine Cherry key switches, steel plate construction with custom mapped key matrix and control circuit board, designed and manufactured in the USA, using 100% American parts & labor. (keyboard made by the same manufacturer as the DAS keyboard) |
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