Commodore Amiga Mini

[CritAnime]

it might be worth mentioning that those keyboards I have only ever seen on Alibaba. The company behinde them seem to be into making multi touch and bluetooth components. This could the only 'unique' item in the whole system.
 
Ok so here is some links for people
 
http://sziton.en.alibaba.com/product/522772341-209413100/Multi_Finger_Touch_keyboard_bluetooth_3_0_version.html
http://gadgetguide.bluetooth.com/gadgetGuide.cfm?lpid=19065
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/523257276/2012_newest_Bluetooth_Keyboard_with_Touch.html

[J-Golden]

http://www.shop.perfecthometheater.com/HTPC-e5-Silver-Ultra-low-profile-aluminum-chassis-HTPC-e5-S.htm
 

Ooooh!  You can get the case in GOLD!!!!!  Sa-WEET!!!!! :mickeymouse:

[kedawa]

It's mind boggling that there are people that still support this venture.
Absolutely disgusting.

[number6]

Licensing fees?  Didn't the Baron post a message gloating that he'd slit the throats of Asia Rim whilst they were sleeping?

I haven't found any new legal documents concerning the lawsuit. Nor have I seen anything publically posted by either of the principals.

#6

[Optimus]

Where did you find those values? Did you make them up? I would love to see some ABC numbers from Barry so i can play around with them...
 
Maybe he should talk with Trevor Dick as did some case customizing with the boing ball on his x1000.

 
Those numbers are totally made up by me, except you can buy a brand new Laser Etcher that will do the job for 10K. But I think I'm being very liberal with those numbers all the way around. My only point is the price point is sheer insanity at $2500 for any Mini-ITX x86 system with a $64 case.
 
Also, Leo posted a note that the keyboard in question for the 1000x is "Concept" keyboard and not made by any manufacturer yet. Um yea.
 
And the announcement for the Amiga Mini was delayed again. Supposedly it's going to be sometime today. I stopped holding my breath. The first time they posted the proposed specs someone questioned why they would use a $1000 mobile CPU in a case that could use a faster cheaper 65 watt desktop processor. Leo quickly removed those specs and said it was a mistake, the Amiga Mini would use a desktop processor. This was supposedly when it was a few days away from being released in February when CUSA posted that it was going through "it's final paces" of testing.
 
CUSA is (at best) fast and loose with the truth. The C64x case seems really nice (and people are generally happy with them), but everything else they have said and done is shady.

[commodorejohn]

It's like watching a shell game where the con man keeps lifting up the shell to check which one he left the ball under...

[number6]

It's like watching a shell game where the con man keeps lifting up the shell to check which one he left the ball under...

Nevertheless, despite at least 8 or 9 announcements of delays in upcoming announcements, we have a new one:

Today's the day.

In most cases I don't offer opinion, but since the CTO (Leo) is in Florida working with Barry, this announcement might actually take place.

#6

[commodorejohn]

Unlike Apple, we have learned from past experience that our early  adaptors should not be our beta testers. To show our heartfelt  appreciation to them, we will for a limited time, continue to offer our  early adaptor customers special introductory pricing, first edition  special configurations and free worldwide shipping, as you will soon  see.

Or in other words, "having pissed off a sizable number of the only people to have given us money in the first place, we're trying to lure them back for another overpriced generic x86 box by cutting a deal."

[CritAnime]

I wasn't aware Apple tested their hadware on the general public. I was sure thats what they spent however many thousands of Dollars of R&D on. Silly me I suppose for assuming that Apple did it this way. :rolleyes:

[number6]

@thread

PRESS RELEASE/ SITE IS NOW LIVE

#6

[commodorejohn]

$2500. The price of an X1000.

I've only had the one beer, I am reading that right, right?

[CritAnime]

So we are looking at $3490 for the top of the range model and 2495 for the cheapo bog standard one. Oh and $349 for the case.
 
No thanks.

[Optimus]

So we are looking at $3490 for the top of the range model and 2495 for the cheapo bog standard one. Oh and $349 for the case.
 
No thanks.

"SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICES and FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE"
 
Keep in mind that's the low low introductory price. They intend on jacking it up higher later.  They did make the barebones $350, same as C64x.

[Kesa]

What is the purpose of the Amiga Mini? Home theatre? Industrial? If it is home theatre then why does it need an Intel i7?

If it is something like editing videos or whatever how can 2 2.5 inch hard drives provide sufficient storage capacity? The biggest 2.5 inch hard drive i have seen is about 600Gb whereas a 3.5 inch goes upwards of 2 Tb. Why would someone put a power house computer in a mini case?

My question is: what is the Amiga Mini supposed to be?   :confused:

[commodorejohn]

My question is: what is the Amiga Mini supposed to be?   :confused:

A cash sink?

[Optimus]

Approx. $200 for the Motherboard, $350 for the CPU, $150 for 16GB so-dimm, $140 the Blu-Ray, $60 for the Pico-PSU, $150 for the 1TB SATA drive, $64 for the case. That adds up to $1114. And that's me buying retail, assuming they have no ability to buy in bulk and get a discount.  And you know, that's fine, I'm all for obscence profit but...
 
I'm just wondering who in their right mind buys this compared to other computers available at $2500.  WHO???