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Micro Forge Products
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Bela .. I just got their phone number today. It's 404-949-5698. I called
today, but all the technical types were out "beating the bushes" according to
Shelly, the young lady that I spoke with. She did say that they had some of
the hard-disks available NOW … wasn't too sure which ones were not in
stock, but she thought it was the 40 Meg that they had not received yet.
They have an info packet with more details available. Sounds pretty good,
no? I wonder if any of the Mac users that are here have dealt with them
before?
I've never heard of the company. 40 Megs is something I'd remember.
I've never heard of the company. 40 Megs is something I'd remember.
Ok, I talked to David Mathews at Micro Forge. They are currently selling the
following: a one slot expansion box; a hard disk controller (SCSI I believe)
which goes in the slot; 10 and 20MB hard disks. Prices are as follows: 10MB
full package, $1739.80. 20MB full package, $1855.80. 10MB second drive,
$928.95. 20MB 2nd drive, $1044.95. The full package includes 1 slot
expansion box, controller card, drive, power supply, and case that holds two
drives. The controller card can handle 4 drives.
They are waiting for shipment of 40MB drives from NEC. As soon as they are
received, prices will be $2164.80 for the full system and $1352.95 for the
2nd drive. They are working on the following products for future release: a
6 slot expansion box (about $600); a 2MB board for the box (about $1000); a
stereo sound digitizer for the box (about $400).
Developers (as defined by sending a copy of either the acceptance letter from
Commodore/Amiga or of an ad for an Amiga product currently on the market (I
would guess that an actual copy of a product would also do)) get an across
the board 30% discount. Speed: I took this with a grain of salt, but David
said that their tests showed the RAM: disk to be 40% faster than the floppy.
Their hard disk was 39% faster than floppy. He blamed AmigaDOS (of course).
We shall see. I myself would go for the storage even if it isn't all too
fast… Final note: unlike Bob Perez, I have heard of Micro Forge. However,
that's the extent of it: the name rings a bell. – Bela PS: for those
watching, the number is (404) 949-5698.
Bela … Thanks for the update on the MicroForge products. Seems like their
"Developer" prices are about right considering the amount of competition,
"newness" of the machine, etc.
On that note, however (FLAME ON):
I really hope this whole business of "Developer" vs. "Non-Developer" doesn't
catch on with other companies. Granted, a company has a right to setup any
kind of pricing structure they choose, but I really think it is unfortunate
that this distinction is being made. Few people appreciate being classified as
"second-class" citizens; fewer still enjoy being "gouged" on the basis of some
artificial distinction. This is especially true when the "second-class"
citizan (the Non-Developer) has had to pay MORE upfront for their equipment
than the priviliged "Developer", yet receives LESS in the way of support and
information. Seems to me that such practices can only hurt the sales and
popularity of the Amiga.
It's bad enough to have to put up with this kind of treatment from CBM, but to
also have to put up with it from 3rd party manufacturers is unjust and
intolerable! Let's all let these kind of vendors know what we think of such
practices … with our voices, *and* with our checkbooks. Boycott
discriminitory companies!
(FLAME OFF)
Comments?
/kim
Bela … Thanks for the update on the MicroForge products. Seems like their
"Developer" prices are about right considering the amount of competition,
"newness" of the machine, etc.
On that note, however (FLAME ON):
I really hope this whole business of "Developer" vs. "Non-Developer" doesn't
catch on with other companies. Granted, a company has a right to setup any
kind of pricing structure they choose, but I really think it is unfortunate
that this distinction is being made. Few people appreciate being classified as
"second-class" citizens; fewer still enjoy being "gouged" on the basis of some
artificial distinction. This is especially true when the "second-class"
citizan (the Non-Developer) has had to pay MORE upfront for their equipment
than the priviliged "Developer", yet receives LESS in the way of support and
information. Seems to me that such practices can only hurt the sales and
popularity of the Amiga.
It's bad enough to have to put up with this kind of treatment from CBM, but to
also have to put up with it from 3rd party manufacturers is unjust and
intolerable! Let's all let these kind of vendors know what we think of such
practices … with our voices, *and* with our checkbooks. Boycott
discriminitory companies!
(FLAME OFF)
Comments?
/kim
Ok, I talked to David Mathews at Micro Forge. They are currently selling the
following: a one slot expansion box; a hard disk controller (SCSI I believe)
which goes in the slot; 10 and 20MB hard disks. Prices are as follows: 10MB
full package, $1739.80. 20MB full package, $1855.80. 10MB second drive,
$928.95. 20MB 2nd drive, $1044.95. The full package includes 1 slot
expansion box, controller card, drive, power supply, and case that holds two
drives. The controller card can handle 4 drives.
They are waiting for shipment of 40MB drives from NEC. As soon as they are
received, prices will be $2164.80 for the full system and $1352.95 for the
2nd drive. They are working on the following products for future release: a
6 slot expansion box (about $600); a 2MB board for the box (about $1000); a
stereo sound digitizer for the box (about $400).
Developers (as defined by sending a copy of either the acceptance letter from
Commodore/Amiga or of an ad for an Amiga product currently on the market (I
would guess that an actual copy of a product would also do)) get an across
the board 30% discount. Speed: I took this with a grain of salt, but David
said that their tests showed the RAM: disk to be 40% faster than the floppy.
Their hard disk was 39% faster than floppy. He blamed AmigaDOS (of course).
We shall see. I myself would go for the storage even if it isn't all too
fast… Final note: unlike Bob Perez, I have heard of Micro Forge. However,
that's the extent of it: the name rings a bell. – Bela PS: for those
watching, the number is (404) 949-5698.