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| 489.1 | Caveat Emptor | UKCSSE::KEANE | | Tue May 23 1989 08:45 | 18 |
| 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
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| 489.2 | new Mega | MUNCSS::BURKE | | Wed May 24 1989 03:42 | 20 |
| I agree with PK re buying from a box-shifter (ensure they have stock
before ordering). They are *much* cheaper than the High-St store.
Even amongst box-shifters the disparity in prices is quite surprising.
I have had two problems with them - there was no blitter fitted in my
Mega-2, and there was a startup problem. They sent on the blitter OK
and offered to take the machine back for the second problem. This would
have taken several weeks which I could not afford, so I got it fixed
locally (cost �50 !). When I bought my first 1040 several years ago,
the disk drive packed up after a month. The box-shifter replaced it
within 10 days.
Check out one of the ST mags - there are lots of such dealers.
I would advise against any 2-hand deal. The problem here is
upgradability. Some of the older 520's (and 1040's) will be difficult
to upgrade re TOS and memory. Also, �meg will almost certainly limit
you; indeed some applications will not run at all. If you intend to use
the machine for some time, then PK's recco of a Mega machine is
definitely the way to go.
Jim Burke
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| 489.3 | Harrogate is your best bet!! | BAHTAT::REID | | Wed May 24 1989 04:50 | 7 |
| 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.
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| 489.4 | 1mega/Stacey | WOTVAX::KENT | | Wed May 31 1989 04:59 | 12 |
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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.
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| 489.5 | Found the advert | UKCSSE::KEANE | | Wed May 31 1989 16:14 | 19 |
| 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.
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