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| 3852.1 | It's real. | AYOV28::ATHOMSON | C'mon, git aff! /The Kelty Clippie | Mon Jun 18 1990 12:45 | 42 |
| Ed,
you might want to check out note 3833 too.. (reply .4 or .5 ->.14)
� The case dimensions of the box.
The box is 19" rack mountable (with an optional faceplate) and is
U2 high (rackmount terminology - about 4")
� Does it come with a keyboard case for the detachable keyboard?
Yes, and the curly cable.
� How many slots does it provide...
The base A1500 has no A2000 slots, they are provided (2 at a time)
by "stackable" expansion boxes. The base unit can have a CPU slot
and/or a Video slot wired in.
� Does it come with a replacement power supply ?
No.
� How many drive bays and where are they located.
There are two 3� drive bays, both at the front RHS � la 3000.
� Do you place the internals of the A500 inside or does the
� A500 sit up top of the box.
The A500 motherboard fits inside the A1500 case, there is also room
for the A590 board, with the A590 drive in one of the 3� bays.
� What about a fan, are there any?
None.
Other points, the A500 RF shielding is thrown away, as the A1500 is a
VERY strong steel case. The mouse and Joystick ports are repositioned
at the front � la 2000.
It is a real product, they are selling all they can make.
Alan T.
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| 3852.2 | A1500 | ARRODS::GOLDSTEIN | Steve G DTN: 847-5415 | Tue Jun 19 1990 05:08 | 12 |
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It has a space for a 3" fan and you can get an upgraded P.S.U.!!!
But I've yet to find out if the slots are BUFFERED and or
Terminated..
I believe this is very important for the likes of Microbotics
HardFrame...
The Cost in England is �200 + VAT(15% tax) for the base system..
Another �200 +VAT for each expansion box...
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| 3852.3 | | SHARE::DOYLE | | Tue Jun 19 1990 09:02 | 11 |
| A friend and I were both interested, but when he told me that 200
pounds = roughly $520, I was abit put off.
Some one tell me this isn't the proper exchange rate
1pound=$2.60dollars.
Some how paying $520 bucks for the base unit and $520 for each
expansion unit doesn't sound like the way to go.
Thanx
Ed
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| 3852.4 | | NACCEE::WILTSHIRE | Dave - NaC Conformance Eng. | Tue Jun 19 1990 19:03 | 7 |
| < Some one tell me this isn't the proper exchange rate
< 1pound=$2.60dollars.
This should be �1 = $1.70 so �200 = $340. No quite so bad, eh ?
-Dave.
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| 3852.5 | Thats a relief. | SHARE::DOYLE | | Wed Jun 20 1990 08:52 | 6 |
| re: -1
Thankyou, my hope is rekindled!
Ed
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| 3852.6 | Supplier | AYOV28::ATHOMSON | C'mon, git aff! /The Kelty Clippie | Thu Jul 26 1990 09:10 | 11 |
| As promised, here is the address for the supplier of the A1500:
Checkmate Digital Ltd.
80 Mildmay Park,
London,
N1 4PR
tel: 071-923-0658
fax: 071-254-1655
Alan T.
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| 3852.7 | Do you want Pictures | WELSWS::FINNIS | | Thu Jul 26 1990 21:11 | 11 |
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Have you guys seen this product .. I have some literature .
I could maybe scan a picture and copy it to TAPE::
The Keyboard case looks something like an old bicscuit box !!
_ Pete _
Opinions are my own.....etc...etc...
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| 3852.8 | Yes, lets get a look at this baby. | SHARE::DOYLE | | Fri Jul 27 1990 08:59 | 8 |
| Please do!
There are a number of friends of mine who have been bugging me to
get more info!
I understand that you can get the detachable keyboard for around
$50, not bad if true...
Ed
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| 3852.9 | Able might be a source. | SHARE::DOYLE | | Tue Oct 16 1990 11:01 | 9 |
| I left E-Mail with the Sysop of the ABLE BBS about A1500 expansion unit.
He replied saying that they had an order in for these units for about a month,
but they haven't recieved anything yet.
He assumes they aren't shipping yet.
He also said he'd E-mail me a price as soon as it was available, and would
update his price list to include the unit.
I'll be interested to see what the price will be.
Ed
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| 3852.10 | Taken the plunge ? | NACCEE::WILTSHIRE | Dave - Networks Conformance Eng. | Mon Nov 05 1990 14:02 | 3 |
| Has anyone bought one of these A1500 expansion units yet ?
-Dave.
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