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#For Sale

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#181548From: Jim HowardJan 11, 1995 12:14 PM
Due to an overwhelming lack of interest in the 2000 system that I have for sale, I would be willing to split up the system if anyone is interested in individual components. The system consists of the following: Amiga 2000 in tower case with 1MB onboard. Progressive Zeus 040/33MHz board with 16MB 60nSec Ram and SCSI2 interface 170MB and 52MB SCSI hard drives FlickerFree Video2 flicker fixer USR Sportster External 14.4k modem with fax Commodore 1930 VGA monitor [B Please make offers on entire system or individual components. Jim Howard
#181608From: daniel stripesJan 11, 1995 8:32 PM
I really could use a case for my 2000… but when I see the beautiful new full-sized towers for clones going for ~$130 and everyone I ever come across with an Amiga Tower asking ~$275, I am discouraged. Consequently, I have operated for quite some time with the cover removed and several drives laying loosely about. How much for the tower case (with and/or without the 2000)? Also, what is the appearance, fit and finish of the tower case like; does it look like a professional job or was it a case built for a different system and then hacked up to accomodate the Amiga's connectors, etc? //daniel on \X/ AutoPilot 1.75
#181805From: paul ciminoJan 13, 1995 5:09 AM
True, the Amiga Cases are expensive, but it always comes back to economy of numbers. If Bomac had made a zillion tower cases they could have gotten the price down well below $350. If you so desired, there were lots of plans floating around to convert a PC case to an Amiga case, but that meant you had to have the right tools to cut thick steel (no tin snips here !) I did convert a case once, and it was a royal pain in the butt, then I bought a Bomac, used, for $225. It has it's good and bad points, but overall I am thrilled that the motherboard fits, and theres lots of drive bays.
#181872From: daniel stripesJan 14, 1995 2:04 AM
Thanks for the info about the Bomac. Are there any identifying marks on a Bomac? IOW, can I tell by looking at it whether it's a Bomac?
#181883From: paul ciminoJan 14, 1995 6:37 AM
Hmm, identifying marks ? Not really, the only thing I can suggest is looking at the ports on the back. The Top of the case flips up, has a keylock, keyboard and two Amiga 9-pin D-sub connects for mouse/joystick. The back of the case is very open, because the Bomac uses the base of the A2000, which already has all the slots and port cutouts, So the back of the case will either look like the back o an Amiga, or a big gaping hole. There is also a removable plate near the top of the case, take this out and you can install a second poer supply (Bomac custom size, unfortunately). You will need the second power supply if you intend to put a lot of drives into the case (which is what its purpose really is). The Bomac can hold 5 – 3.5" half height devices and 3 5.25" half height devices
#181920From: daniel stripesJan 14, 1995 5:58 PM
Your message had exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you. //daniel on \X/ AutoPilot 1.75
#181626From: dave fisherJan 11, 1995 10:08 PM
Jim, How muh are you asking for the Zeus? I am interested… I could be interested in the modem, too. thanks, dave fisher
#181701From: Jim HowardJan 12, 1995 11:37 AM
Dave, Since the Zeus has 16MB of 60nSec ram included, I would like about $1300 for it. Make me an offer though. As far as the modem, I just sold one identical to it for $95 but I have seen them on here cheaper than that. Make me an offer on that too.. Jim
#181631From: GE O'BrienJan 11, 1995 10:27 PM
Jim; Please educate me about the flicker fixer. Wer'e running a 2000 with a GVP g-force 30/40 and I'm completely ignorant about this device/board/rig? Would also appreciate you giving me an idea of how much you think its worth. Thanks Best Regards G.E. "OB" O'Brien Pensacola, Florida
#181702From: Jim HowardJan 12, 1995 11:41 AM
G.E., The FlickerFree Video2 is similar to the C= flicker fixer except that it is a little better (cost more initially anyway). It allows you to use either a Multisync or even a regular VGA monitor on your Amiga and gives you a display without that annoying flicker that comes with quite a few of the Amiga resolutions. Anyway, I haven't really thought too much about what I should get for that by itself. I paid about $225 for it when I bought it originally though. Thanks, Jim
#181777From: GE O'BrienJan 12, 1995 10:51 PM
Jim; In regards to your flicker fixer, Will it work on a C= 1084S ? Best Regards G.E. "OB" O'Brien Pensacola, Florida
#181834From: Jim HowardJan 13, 1995 5:40 PM
G.E., No, it will not work with a 1084S. It's output is similar to VGA on a PC and needs a 15pin High Density cable. It allows you to use either multisuync monitors, or VGA monitors on either a 2000 or a 500. Jim
#181693From: phil combsJan 12, 1995 9:38 AM
What are you looking to get from the 170MB SCSI Drive? Let me know by E-mail. Regards, Phil Combs
#181727From: Paul GerhardtJan 12, 1995 5:18 PM
Jim, I run a program for gifted students in grades 6-8. We are looking for donations of Amiga equipment. After all the dust settles and most of the good stuff is gone you may find yourself with some items left over collecting dust. 🙂 If so please consider donating whatever you have to our program. I will of course arrange to pay any shipping costs, and supply a letter of thanks for tax purposes. Thanks. Paul Gerhardt SUMMIT Program Broadview Middle School Hospital Ave. Danbury, CT 06810 203-797-4868