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#TOASTER BLOWOUT
Message #98416
VIDEO TOASTER SYSTEM AMIGA 2000 W/2.04 OS – ($600) SECOND 3.5" DRIVE – ($50) MEGACHIP 2000 – ($100) 1084S MONITOR – ($150) 8-UP RAM CARD W/2 MEGS ($20) GVP 030 COMBO W/4MB & 120 MBYTE HD ACCELERATOR ($700) VIDEO TOASTER 2.0 ($1400) ENTIRE SYSTEM – $2500 (SNAP IT UP WHILE…
Only the Heavy Tank can pick up a bomb part – you get around in them faster if you drop Teleport Pods with your bomber in the vicinity of the Nuetron Bomb resource. The Light Tank, Hovercraft and Heavy Tank can pick up any normal resource by running over it.…
Wrong? I just go by what I'm told as fact by others. Talked to Creative Computers the other day and the lass told me she uses LightWave without a Toastercard and that her LightWave is not inclusive to the Toaster. Apparently it's not available for the general public… (Just airing…
Really – I've had it about a year and I was scraping bucks for a SFR, then they lower a bombshell about an A4000/Toaster setup – call it intuition, I think it's time to move on until Commodore settles on a system to stick with. Tis not that I don't…
Hopefully in a year or two when I have those BIG BUCKS! I'll be back into Amiga DTV – but for now I think it's wiser to sit this one out until Commodore decides to run with a line that's up/downwardly compatible (AGA/AAA chips in mind). I think I'll let…
Yea, I think I know the type — Sounds like someone I just spoke with. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
Saying nothing of a rumored A5000 that will obsolete the A4000!! -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
If the software is pre- 2.x, it's a toss of the coin? Well, that about constitutes the entirety of Amiga programs! -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
I hope someday Allen decides to go his own course someday as I feel that LightWave itself would do a whole lot better without the need for the added Toaster. From what I understand, there are LightWave units distributed alone, and without the need for the Toaster to certain folks.
Some have them, and some don't. Enemy tanks are good for resources, but planes, you can practically forget it – it's wasted, pretty much. The whole key to the game is knowing where the Nuetron bomb parts are on the map. All you have to do to get any resources…
Thanks Jonathan, although I'd prefer to steer away from ala carte, I'll keep you in mind. Later – -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
Well, You could have one fairly reasonably – I pretty much decided I'd sell mine. I put an add in classified for my system. I think Commodore's ready to can the 2000's just as it had the 500's. At least that'd tide you over until the New Toaster and 4000…
Same here. I hate to act on rumors, but the ol' 2000's on it's way out I'm afraid. I think I'd better sell it now while I still can. The T4000 though – now that's going to be a chunk of money – Toastered and all. Plus, on top of…
I believe the term 'irk' may be putting it mildly. I'm so pleased you've set me in the right direction. For years I was a misguided soul until I spoke with you. I'm pleased you set me straight at your every opportunity, perhaps one day I may return the same.…
Actually I was thinking more on the lines of Rush Limbaugh 🙂 -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
To be honest, I haven't even worked with it. I added up some figures on how much I could get out of my A2000 Toasted – shew –taking a beating already. I'm getting a bit nervous with this A4000 Toaster stuff because that has the distinct possibility of committing the…
Yea, the Viewpoint Catalog, I was saying – oh, you know of it. Never mind, old topic… -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
Nope, no gots. Looked for a version # and couldn't find any – all that was available was a Rexx – Rend.FE file – apparently it only accepts command inputs with no visual interface/menu. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
A2000 TOASTER SALE!
Message #97189
Amiga 2000 Toaster system for sale. Excellent Condition – Commodore Amiga 2000 System – 2.04 Operating System – 2 3.5" drives – MegaChip, 2 MByte Fattest Agnus – 1084S RGB Monitor – 8-Up Ram Card w/2 MBytes slow RAM – GVP 030 Combo w/4 MBytes Fast RAM – 120 MByte…
Amiga 2000 Toaster system for sale. Excellent Condition – Commodore Amiga 2000 System – 2.04 Operating System – 2 3.5" drives – MegaChip, 2 MByte Fattest Agnus – 1084S RGB Monitor – 8-Up Ram Card w/2 MBytes slow RAM – GVP 030 Combo w/4 MBytes Fast RAM – 120 MByte…
Ah! The days of Atari! I was always of the mind that my beauty, the 800 — no XL,XE,ST just the ol' 800 was top o' the line and frankly was better since it had 4 joystick ports and 2 cartridge slots!! Loved that honey of a system! Monster drives…
Curious Eric – Have you heard how compatible the A4000 is to the A2000 software out there is? Games and the like included. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
I also called Newtek about the problem I was experiencing, and they hadn't the slightest. If Victor has any expansion boards or cards in his Amiga, the best place to start is with a clean Amiga and Toaster alone, then add a card back from there to find out if…
I know that, when I purchased my Toaster, I had a similar problem, but that instead of the screen going blank, I'd get a Guru Meditation Error. After weeks of frustration, diagnostics, stats, and many A2000 Case removals, I found the stupid idiotic problem was with my 1.3/2.04 switcher I…
I have that same sub! Worked great on LightWave when I through the Water surface onto it and simply placed a blue backdrop behind it. I'm not too big on the red along the bottom portion of the hull, but it too reacted well to the water surface. I think…
AH! So pretty much the 9650 and Toaster go together like breadn'butter then. (No pun intended) I was told the 9650 was the way to go, but with this confirmation it makes me feel a bit more confident. Just curious, with the New version of the Toaster, the self-contained animator…
Thanks. The EVO-9650 sounds pretty appealing, and now with the advent of the Toaster for the 4000 – makes me think it's time to unload the 2000. Gotta work up some figures today and see if it might be possible. I don't think it'd be a good idea though to…
Yes, I enjoyed leafing through it. I was actually kind of surprised at the size and quality of the catalog. Nice objects, but just a tad steep for the average hobbyist animator. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
#Upgrade
Message #55476
Sounds like time to unload the A2000 to me! That's awfully close 1800 to 2300 for a NEW Toaster. Think I'd probably get more out of the old A2000 to include the Toaster 2.0. Whatcha say Eric? Heard your systems fer sale pretty cheap too! -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot…
#Don't be FOOLED
Message #55475
How did I know you'd say something like that? I was answering a reply that was directed towards this way hotshot. Oh Computagraphically talented, Imagemastering, Videographer elite, Meistro, I bless your visual artistry as it is so far and above my own capabilities I dare say you must be of…
#Don't be FOOLED
Message #55474
Yea, it is indeed looking like I'll need that A4000 now. P.S. Me steal your clients? As another says 'I'm just a soft, loveable little fuzzball'! 🙂 -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
#New LW Release
Message #55473
Yea, the subsc. for AW is coming due, so I think I may switch over to VTU, what I hate about VTU is it's bi-monthly. Or is it still? -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
LightWave Madness
Message #55472
Yes, it was in the Videoscape days, still however, he said he was creating what I understood as some kind of movie. Just curious what happened to all his hard work there. Met him at World of Amiga in Chicago one year briefly, he was talking to a Public Domain…
No kidding, I mean, last weekend – friend of mine was looking at a 486 at Sams Wholesale and on the side of the box it comes packed in is an old, old (and I do mean old) Pic of the 3 or 4 transparent spheres against a brick wall…
Oh, you know the Catalog.. It was ..enlightening to say the least. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
Yea, I know that feeling. I've had the same problem with another board. I entered my name (handle) as Hurricane – come to find out, after weeks of frustration – and a last ditch effort of going NEW as a user, I examined the user log – sure enouph -…
I think I'll go for Term. Sounds pretty good. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
I think it'd be more accurate to refer to it as an 'Iritate' rather than 'Guilt' screen! 🙂 -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
No, the output of the Toaster is fine – it's just, when I convert using Rend24 – the image looks less like what was originally output from the toaster and more like a cartoon. I'm not saying Rend is at fault, but perhaps my improper usage of it. I found…
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to re-read the Rend24 but I'm not sure there was a command for 'half width' (usually do my anims in Medium Res) or 'half height'. I had, in creating the HColors, experimented with using the 0,1,2 commands but couldn't get an adequate result -…
#54925-
DPS Press Release
Message #55114
The Personal Recorder sounds interesting, but it's shy about $2000 from a full-fledged SFR. And the SFR would give better results wouldn't it? The SFR I refer to is the EVO-9650 from SONY. For the $2000 you'd also have to buy a dedicated Hard Drive (A fast one too I'd…
Well, were kinda nitpicking here – I mean – were looking at a $2500 unit, and supposing you have an Amiga and that it's what the 'voice-over' guy has of course. 'I can do all this?' I'll go over the stupid thing again and – wait a sec I'll play…
Well, if someone doesn't hold advertisers resposible for their ads, it'll just get worse. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
Yea, it'd be nice if they'd come out with something like the Toaster Cozzy for the A4000 as well. Maybe someday Commodore will get it's act together and act towards the benefit of Commodore users instead of their wallet sizes by coming out with non-Toaster friendly systems. -Rodney Massman *…
Thanks Trent. I can't decide to let the AW sub run out and get VTUser or get both. Probably get VTUser if their ads don't overrun the mag and get stale through the months. Was pretty interesting reading an older copy Oct/Nov 92 I believe, an article by Lee Stranahan…
Ok, well I'll give it another whirl to make sure it's not user error, and if I can't get it to convert to LightWave, where would you like/how would you like the file sent to you? 1: Just upload t to DL 7 here in Amiga Vendor, I can get…
Ok, ok you win – but I could swear Allen said he did the bee. BTW, wasn't Jim the one that was working on a full length movie – something about a robot that was controlling a Spaceship? I think he did an Anim called Station at Khern, but that…
Well, ah – hehe I heard something about a DPS product to animate Lightwave Renderings – so I'm going to wait – but I had to wait anyhow till about next May before I could afford a SFR anyhow. A YEAR!!! Lordy! Lordy! Can I stand the strain… -Rodney Massman…
Or maybe – Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea ..? -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
SR had to be the absolute stupidest scripted trashiest acting program I've ever seen on TV. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
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