#Warp Engine
Hello,
I own a small company that has been/is developing a hack to
allow you to turn your 4000 into a laptop.
We have been waiting for the emergence of a victor in the
battle for commodore to see what their plans were for the
Amiga before going ahead. You may have seen the earlier
thread I posted on the PAWS 3000 / 4000.
If there was enough interest generated I would more than
likely push it out to market. I will repost the specifics
below (prototype).
Also there is another company, I believe in the MidWest
that has several working prototypes on the shelf for an
Amiga Laptop for purchase but I believe they are awaiting
funding or permission to use certain patented items. If
that company is reading this thread please feel free to join
in and give specifics. Its always nice giving PR to each
other in such a niche market as the Amiga :).
Currently the PAWS 3000/4000 has the following specs :
Size : 14" x 14" x 4"
Weight : 10 pds (loaded)
Battery : Currently using Toshiba stock lasting an
Adverage of 1.25 hrs per.
Display : Two types available, however it is strongly
likly that Active Color will NOT be offered
due to cost. Other color options are being
explored.
Cost : Not finalized, but I intend to keep this
product accessable. Meaning profit will be
there but not so much to prevent the common
Amiga video user from getting one.
This kit uses your standard CPU components (Motherboard,
floppy,harddrives and cards). The kit comes with Laptop shell
that has keyboard, Screen, and power supply with one battery.
Trackball options both internal and external are being
explored. Apperance most resembles early laptops. Steel
gray is the current color with a fold in handle.
This product was meant for the 3000 or 4000 professional
who needs their Amiga on-site. Those people typically
don't want to cart around many pieces of hardware. The system
allows complete Toaster operations in the field with only
minimal baggage. There are adaptions to the prototype that
we are trying to provide a small video monitor as well to
replace the bulky 1084.
Please note all specs above are approximations to our prototype
which can change shape until final release.
Thanks
Shawn
Silent Paw Productions