CompuServe Messages

Steve: Thanks for your advice… What do I want to do with the Amiga? "Home hobby" I think would be the best description. At first, I'd probably just do word processing, telecom and financial analysis. That's what I do on my CoCo-3 now. I would like to add on some fascinating programs like Distant Suns, and a few challenging games for recreation. The CoCo-3 is devoid of selections in that arena, and its SLOW speed (1 MHz) would make the 16 MHz A3000 seem like the space shuttle to me, I'm sure. The Sub Battle Simulator that runs under OS-9 Level II on the CoCo runs at 2 MHz, but is *excuciatingly* slow. It's my favorite game. Later, I probably would expand the Amiga for more capabilities in video, ray tracing, maybe programming, whether in "C" or other language. I definitely want a machine that can be as expandable as possible so that I won't get "bottlenecked" — wanting to do something on my computer, but not being able to, or having to spend too much to make it happen. I want this computer to last a LONG time, and serve my needs as easily as possible. I like the 3000 because frankly the 2000 is really a 5000 in a big suit, and isn't worth the money they want for it. I would get the 2000-HD if the price was below, say, $900. The 3000 is a true 32-bit computer, has the most potential for *future* development, and can take full advantage of 2.0 DOS. Running the Toaster is not really a concern right now. I think I'll hold off some more, and wait to see what C= does with its prices. I have read that the A3000/16 is being discontinued, so perhaps the prices on the A3000/25 might come down when they sell out of the 16s. —-Dave