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Conference 7.286::atarist

Title:Atari ST, TT, & Falcon
Notice:Please read note 1.0 and its replies before posting!
Moderator:FUNYET::ANDERSON
Created:Mon Apr 04 1988
Last Modified:Tue May 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1433
Total number of notes:10312

489.0. "Buying An ST in the U.K." by BAHTAT::BOOTH () Tue May 23 1989 08:26

    Anyone know where I can get a 520 in the U.K. guaranteed for a really
    good price?
    
    Thanks,   
    
    Rob
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489.1Caveat EmptorUKCSSE::KEANETue May 23 1989 11:4518
    hi,
    
    Try note 460.4 if you want second hand.
    Also there are dozens in the current "micro mart", prices varying from
    the sublime to the ridiculous. Why buy new when you can save 50% STFM's
    go from 150 to 200 pounds. If you go the second hand route, try to get
    one with a 1M drive, otherwise you'l soon wish you had, and you will
    have to fit an upgrade drive 70 notes or so. 
    If you really want new stock, then buy the ST mags and phone a few
    boxshifters, the discounts are always changing. Watch out for the zero
    stock merchants, ie they take your money and then keep you waiting. You
    can get next day delivery from all reputable box shifters though.
    If you can afford it why not look at the new 1M MEGA style machine. Its
    got a lot of potential, and it comes with a lot of goodies.
    
    Regards
    
    Pat Keane
489.2new MegaMUNCSS::BURKEWed May 24 1989 06:4220
489.3Harrogate is your best bet!!BAHTAT::REIDWed May 24 1989 07:507
    You don't have to go very far for a new one. 16 bit Centre in Harrogate
    can supply either the Special pack or a basic machine for a price
    as cheap as anywhere else I have found. I have found their service
    to be helpful and reliable. (Many stores never have a stock in)
    If you wnat to know how to get call me on extension 2265.
    
    Kev.
489.41mega/StaceyWOTVAX::KENTWed May 31 1989 07:5912
    
    Pat.
    
    What are the goodies avalaible on the new 1 meg machine..?
    
    I have been offered a good trade in on my 1040. If nothing else
    I would prefer the detachable keyboard. What lesl would I gain.
    
    Anyone heard anymore about STacey...
    
    					Paul.
    
489.5Found the advertUKCSSE::KEANEWed May 31 1989 19:1419
    Hi Paul,
    Quote from ad by DIGICOM in June ST USER:
    Mega 1 business pack 529 pounds VAT and delivery included
    The new Mega 1 ST computer features a smart separate keyboard and
    system unit and includes all the software listed for our 1040 business
    pack
    1040 business pack: 
    385 pounds worth of business software including Microsoft write, (150),
    Superbase personal (60), VIP professional (150), Metocomo basic (25)
    
    1 mega ST inc mono monitor 628 pounds.
    
    Regarding the Stacey, it is being launched in Holland about now. the
    base model with 1Mb of ram and two double sided disks will cost around
    1000 pounds !!! Apparently the LCD display is a bit slow and cant
    follow a cursor if you move it quick!
    
    Cheers
    Pat K.