#Hi-Res&SupSound
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To Anyone,
I was reading in INFO magazine, that there's a great possibility
that the Amiga will soon be enhanced or there will be an enhancement
to give it double the graphics resolution, more colors and better
sound. Can anyone tell me more about this? Also, I would like to add
that I like the way the magazine is put together (all Lazer Printed),
except they are very biased and much of what they say is untrue.
Thanks,
Oliver Chesler
72766,3554
p.s. Why doesn't CBM advertize in INFO??
I think you answered your first question by your last line.
Oliver,
Didn't you answer your own question…INFO is biased and some of what
they say is untrue….if you were CBM, would you pay them to continue doing
that (advertisements keep INFO in business)?
Yes, it is possible that within the next 6 months or so there will be a
new graphics chip out for the AMiga….then again, it might take 6 years. At
this stage…anything is possible althou 6 months does seem within the realm of
probability also.
Don
Don, based on what you know of Commodore policy, and of the `enhanceability' of
the Amiga, what are the prospects that any improved graphics capabilities would
be made available to owners of existing A500s and 2000s? I know it's a tough
question to answer, but as the expectant owner of a 500 (I'll be picking up my
unit tomorrow), it would be nice to have at least a glimmer of hope that we
will not be left out in the cold if/when Commodore makes improvements to the
line.
I don't think there's much chance at all of 'improved graphics capabilities'
any time soon (at least not with the current lineup of machines). However,
there is an excellent possibility of getting 1 meg chip ram (I can hear the
groans already — "What!? Another 512k of SLOW ram!") that would be a
relatively easy installation for 500 and 2000 owners.
Stephen,
From what I know, and rumors I hear…it will be a low cost upgrade IF
and WHEN a graphics enhancement becomes available. That is NOT fact, but is
what I have heard and also is based on CBM's past policy with regard to the
Amiga.
Don