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| 2655.1 | Standard option - A501 | BOMBE::MOORE | BaN CaSe_sEnSiTiVe iDeNtIfIeRs! | Tue Jun 20 1989 23:56 | 5 |
| Your best move would be installing the A501 (or one of its "clones").
I think these are selling in the $125-$150 range. Installation is a
breeze, just pry open the door in the bottom of your A500 and plug in
the RAM unit. It includes a nice battery backed-up clock too, so you
system will always know the correct date and time.
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| 2655.2 | Previous notes | SYSTEM::HELLIAR | GRAHAM HELLIAR, @REO-F6-3, DTN 830-3173 | Thu Jun 29 1989 07:29 | 6 |
| There are some previous notes (1273, 2594) which sound as though
installation may be not that simple. Is this still the case.
Re .1 : Do you know of any names for the clones (available in the UK)?
Graham
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| 2655.3 | Don't worry about it | MEIS::ZIMMERMAN | Fresh from the sewer! | Fri Jun 30 1989 00:34 | 5 |
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My Microbotics .5 meg expansion was very easy to install. I just
popped open the hatch on the bottom of the A500 and plugged it in.
- Cliff
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| 2655.4 | no problem here either | OZZAIB::ROSCETTI | Some things u never get used to | Fri Jun 30 1989 14:22 | 3 |
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The A501 .5 was strictly plug and go for me.
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| 2655.5 | Lets move the goal posts | SYSTEM::HELLIAR | Graham @REO-F6-3, DTN 830-3173 | Mon Jul 03 1989 07:15 | 11 |
| Thanks for all the info and I've looked around and the A501 will set me
back at least 100 pounds sterling.
Next question :
Is this the right way to go. I've already found 0.5 Meg isn't enough
will I have the same problem when I get to 1 meg. i.e I'm looking at
constantly adding to the A500 as time progresses rather than buying new
machines. IS there a better solution (obviously it will cost more) to
give me the extra 0.5 meg I need but also allow for future
requirements?
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| 2655.6 | | LEDS::ACCIARDI | | Mon Jul 03 1989 11:56 | 13 |
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If you can afford it, there are numerous SCSI/hard drive/RAM boxes that
connect to your A500 either by slapping onto the side or via a cable.
These boxes usually have a board that is socketed for 2 MB of expansion
ram. Prices average about $700 around here for the GVP Impact A500-20
or the Xetec Fasttrak Jr. Both products include their own power
supply, but exclude the extra ram chips. The beauty of these little
boxes is that you kill three birds with one stone; hard drive, extra
memory, and included power supply.
Both the GVP and Xetec were highly rated by AmigaWorld. Commodore
must be shipping their own version (A590) by now, but I haven't seen it
at my dealer.
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| 2655.7 | Way to go !!! | AYOV28::ATHOMSON | C'mon, git aff! /The Kelty Clippie | Mon Jul 03 1989 12:04 | 35 |
| 2655.8 | Here's mud in your eye | SYSTEM::HELLIAR | Graham @REO-F6-3, DTN 830-3173 | Tue Jul 04 1989 08:48 | 14 |
| RE .7 YOur right about the mud.
I read a review of the A590 and it seemed great for a price of
400 Pounds sterling. Unfortunately the extra memory chips have to be
bought seperately and have to be CMOS ( 8 chips at 22 pounds a throw!)
for my required upgrade to 1 Meg.
The acticle as memtioned an A501 but I't wasn't clear if this comes
inside the A590 .
To summarise the question :
SHould I go ahead and buy the A501 irrespective of my future upgrade
requirements?
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| 2655.9 | Go for it! | FRAMBO::BALZER | Christian Balzer DTN:785-1029 | Tue Jul 04 1989 10:33 | 12 |
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Re: .8
Yup, you should.
The A501 will give you:
a) A battery backed clock, which is very nice to have, and
b) the RAM you will not want to miss when you get the obese Agnus
(1MB of ChipMem).
Less muddy?
<CB>
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| 2655.10 | Decision time | SYSTEM::HELLIAR | Graham @REO-F6-3, DTN 830-3173 | Tue Jul 04 1989 11:54 | 8 |
| OK I'll have to buy it.
Funds don't permit the purchase of it at the moment so if anyone hears
of a second-hand one going for a song then please let me know.
Thanks for all the info
Graham
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| 2655.11 | Agnus needs to put on weight | SIOG::WOODS | | Thu May 30 1991 09:04 | 5 |
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Looking to upgrade Agnus to 1 meg. I`m looking for information about
upgrading ie. how to fit it, could I put in any 1 Meg chip ! and which
is the best name (and cheapest).
Woody
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