| Mike,
Their several issues you need to look at.
a) If your current drive is not SCSI then you would have to replace the
drive(or add a scsi drive) in the configuration.
b) A scsi controller(I like the GVP controller) will allow you to
autoboot if you have the 1.3roms.
c)If you opt to keep the controller you have you will have to buy a
memory card. The question comes down to "What Card". I recommend
you not buy a card that will not support the full 8meg addittional ram
that amy can use.(the A2058 card from CBM is costly, and the last four
megs have to be put in at one time).
d) I was talking to a person that has the DataFlyer(got it as a gift)
but did not like the lack of the scsi passthru(an option) etc.So
look for a card that is flexable. Scsi, 8meg memory, scsi external
connector.
e) I would use quarterback or another such utility to do a backup,
or better yet when I replaced my 40meg with a 50meg GVP unit I simply
hooked up the GVP, and then moved all the files over befor dumping the
40meg.(I had traded in the forty so it was gone after the transfer)
The prices you quoted don't look realistic to me, but then I don't
know your source. If you can swing it get the GVP controller, and then
it is a matter of buying the simms sa you go. You could look internal
for an RZXX drive .
bill
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Bill,
Thanks for the input. To answer your questions,
a- I'm not sure if the Rodine drive is SCSI, though I was under that
impression. Does anyone else know?
b- I do have the 1.3 ROMS
c- If I keep the current set up, I was thinking of the Supra memory
expansin board (0-8) populated with 4 meg
d- If I swap controllers, I was leaning towards the GVP series II (0-8)
with 2 meg installed, although the ADScsi 2080 also got a good
review in last month's Amiga World.
e- I hadn't thought about getting rid of the 40 meg, but I also hadn't
thought about trade in. If you don't mind, did you get a good deal
going that route?
As to the prices, the latest Amiga World has an ad for the Software
Shop in Worcester (about 45 minutes from where I live, as is System
Eyes). They show the Supra memory brd w/4 meg for $239.
The also show the GVP series II controller w/2 meg for $289. And
they list the ADScsi 2080 controller w/4 meg for $299.
Mike
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