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#Vintage A1000 setup

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#135206From: Gary BurnsMar 7, 1994 9:22 AM
I have a boatload of Amiga 1000 stuff stored in the corner of a room we're about to remodel, and my wife insists the computer gear has to go. She's threatening to throw it out! (She does have a point, since I'm currently running two other computer systems.) So, I'd like $225, which includes shipping, or best offer on the following, as is: + An Amiga 1000 with operating system 1.3 on floppy disk, 2 megs RAM, 1 internal floppy drive, 1 external floppy drive, and no hard drive. + Color monitor + NEC printer + 2 joysticks + All necessary cables + About 50 pieces of software, mostly strategy and wargames. If you're interested, drop me an e-mail note. Thanks. -Gary Burns
#135255From: George S. RolandMar 7, 1994 10:28 PM
I'd be interested to know more about the monitor including whether you'd sell it alone? Is it an Amiga model monitor and, since you listed things "as is," does it work in both RGB and NTSC modes? If it's a suitable monitor for my needs, I would be interested in making you an offer for it. George.
#135284From: Gary BurnsMar 8, 1994 8:31 AM
George: The monitor is RGB and it works, as does everything in the system. I say "as is" because the whose package (except the software, which is much newer) is one of the "original" Amiga setups. It's in very good shape. I'd like to sell the entire bundle of stuff in one shot, if I can, so if someone gives me any kind of reasonable offer I'll take it. If not, I'll let it go piece by piece. -GB
#135346From: George S. RolandMar 8, 1994 10:14 PM
Gary, Thanks for the info. I certainly understand the desire to sell the whole kiboodle at once, I'd do the same. Let me get just a tad more info. There are basically two kinds of Amiga monitors sold early on. One variety has a darker gray "frame" about an inch wide against the screen and a label about 1/2" by 2" in the lower left corner of that frame with "AMIGA" or "C= Commodore 1084 Video Monitor" in it. The other variety was made by Magnavox. This type has the label in the middle of the pull-down door giving access to the control knobs. Which kind is yours? George
#135395From: Gary BurnsMar 9, 1994 10:59 AM
George: My monitor says "Amiga" in rainbow hues in a rectangle on the lower left side of the front of the box. -GB
#135441From: George S. RolandMar 9, 1994 11:47 PM
Gary, That is what I'm looking for. If you decide to piece the equipment out, AND if you can assure me this monitor works in Composite as well as RGB mode, I'd make you an offer of $100.00 for it. I'm not in a tremendous rush, so I can wait until you have a chance to sell off your equipment in a bundle. I would appreciate your letting me know if you DO sell it, so I will feel free to bid on others that come along. Thanks, Gary. George
#135474From: Gary BurnsMar 10, 1994 8:41 AM
George: I'll get back to you soon, probably by Monday. Thanks. -GB
#135531From: Robert LittleMar 10, 1994 10:47 PM
George, In case you're interested, I've got my original A1000 monitor…it's got the rainbow-checkmark and black AMIGA on the lower left..it's really a 1080, though. At least that's what the original box says (yep, still have the box after 10(!) years). It still works fine. I was using it on my A2000 until a few months ago, when I finally got a flicker fixer and a NEC 3d. Just thought you might want to keep that around for future reference. Robb
#135621From: George S. RolandMar 11, 1994 10:16 PM
I'm sorry. Did you want to sell this monitor?
#135676From: Robert LittleMar 12, 1994 11:13 AM
Yeah, it sounded like you might be interested in buying the monitor, if you couldn't buy the one you were talking about so, I just thought I'd let you know I have one available. I hadn't been thinking about selling it until I saw your messages. Robb