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1084S Monitors and A1200 Computers Back in Production for U.S.A ————————————————————— (New York) Following a meeting between Microsphere Inc officers and Medhi Ali President of Commodore International, Microsphere announced that both the Amiga 1084S monitor and the U.S. version of the Amiga 1200 computer will be again produced by Commodore and available in the United States. Both products have been out of production and unavailable to U.S. customers since late 1993. Microsphere Inc., is a leading national distributor of Commodore-brand and other video products. According to Larry Boyll, Dealer Sales Manager for Microsphere, the 1084S monitors as well as another model, the 1942 are expected to be in Microsphere's warehouse as soon as mid-March. "The renewed availability of these products will be a big boost to the Amiga channel. OUr dealers have told us that their sales of Commodore's flagship product, the Amiga 4000, could be significantly higher if suitables monitors were available. Microsphere has offered monitors from third party suppliers to fill the void, but we know our dealers will be delighted with the combination of value and performance of the 1084S." A major application for the Amiga 4000 is video prodcessing in conjuction with the Video Toaster from NewTek. According to Boyll, the unique specifications of the 1084S monitor make it particularly appropriate for Video Toaster installation. Microsphere president Roger Dooley said the Amiga 1200 is also an important product. "The Amiga 1200 has been an extremely popular computer in Europe, and new software that takes advantage of its high-resolution graphics is constantly coming into the market." In addition to tradional home computer users, value added resellers (VARs) and video dealers have found the Amiga 1200 is an excellent platform for information kiosks, video titling, and other multimedia applications. The Amiga 1200 is expected to be available for shipment to Microsphere's dealers in early April or sooner. Availability of both the 1084S monitor and the Amiga 1200 is expected to continue throughout 1994. Other products being introduced by Commodore and available through Microsphere are the CD32 multimedia game player and an enhanced Amiga 4000 with more expansion capability for video applications. Microsphere Inc., in business since 1982 has dealt with Commodore and related products for more than ten years. Based in Mishawaka, Indiana. Microsphere has sixty employees and had $24 million in sales in 1993. ———————————— All spelling errors are mine. 🙂 This is first concrete proof I could bring to the table that the Amiga 1200 is still alive. Remember where you saw it first.. It wasn't GEnie.. It wasn't the internet.. It was CIS. 🙂 -mark= Otto Pilot Engaged..