Can I just step in and just say something... I agree with everyone comments as they all have merits on here, its an open discussion so I'm not bashing anyone just wanted to add my comments and agree with VOX whole heatedly.
A-EON have a backlog of orders which means they cannot make enough X1000 quickly to meet the demand, this was mentioned in PC Magazine interview with Trevor.
So we can be thankful there is a demand for a new Amiga, it's a step forward!
Right now for some history lessons in prices...
When the first A1000 came out it was a new machine which cost $1,595 USD (complete machine)
When Acorn released the ARM computer that cost depending on model between £650 ($987) for the A3000, the A5000 was $2279 dollars (£1500)
Now bigger the orders the cheaper the prices drops.. A500 sold original at £499 ($765) more if you wanted memory.
Commodore managed to drop the price down to £399 ($612) and with the launch of the A500+ deal bundles got lower, I remember buying an A500 for £239.. which was insane for that time.. demand was high causing prices to drop.
Apple III cost $7,800
Apple (first) macintosh cost $2,495
Do we see a pattern emerging.
iPhone5 costs £529 $811 for a phone... but remember its ARM which is cheap cause they in everything from tablets to washing machines and Apple is a big $ company.
Now PowerPC chips are expensive hence (one reason) why Apple dropped PowerPC chipset to move to intel.
Sony dropped the PowerPC chipset in the PS4 moving to AMD reasons may have been cost but we were told it was hard to port games from PC to PS3.
The Amiga is in a transition phase, this means if we all want to see the Amiga survive as a platform OS we need to accept variety its what helped Linux community grow and Amiga needs to follow the same path Linux and Apple.
Considering how custom the machine is, the price is justified because A-EON have to make a profit they are dealing with suppliers whom are willing to help the Amiga community unfortunately that comes at a price. They are a private company not a billion dollar company, Parts are only cheap when you buy/sell in large quantities.
Now to finish i want to say that 2 years ago I sold my Amiga Technologies A4000T with PPC Cyberstorm card (top of the range), Mediator board lots of extra cards and other bits. That sold to a scientist in Germany for £5000k.. Yes £5k..
Now if the X1000 is overpriced then a Sam board or an X500 are available, there is plenty of choice out there..
I do feel that it is an exciting time now for the Amiga community there a lot happening.
Lets all share the Amiga.. and spread the word on all social media sites.. networking and sharing with love please!
And we're lucky to still have an Amiga Magazine 'Amiga Future' I think the name says it all.. lets look forward to a future with the Amiga.
