Amiga conspiracies and drama...

[the_leander]

I doubt that A1200 "Magic Packs" are ROHS compliant.

Doesn't apply as they were manufactured prior to the cut-off date. They're classed as new old stock.

As far as the GVP stuff goes, if they're not ROHS compliant, they could not legally be shipped to the EU if they were new (this does not apply to the US), however again, if it's simply a case of selling off of old stock, this won't apply.

[the_leander]

they are paying royalties for the logo/name while they are in negotiations for a long term agreement.

This'll be interesting to see backed up with evidence.

they are paying royalties for the logo/name
Commodore USA is the best hope for AROS, and the success and proliferation of any Amiga-like OS, whether you like it or not.

Actually I think you'll find that as far as hardware goes, the iMica is far better placed since it uses hardware specifically tailored to best support AROS's somewhat limited driver base. It also has the benefit of not looking like a complete scam.

Commodore USA are for real and are not a scam.

Having seen far too many to recall, and having seen the comparison of some of the text between amongst others, Apple and more recently (and worryingly) Merlancia and AmigaUSA, I have to say I'm deeply sceptical about them. I haven't completely written them off, but it'd be fair to say that they're about a hairs breadth away from that. I imagine I'm not alone in this feeling either.

they are sure to sell machines in the tens of thousands

I'll have whatever you're smoking, clearly that is some potent stuff.

[the_leander]

@the_leander
Here we go again. Fine...we'll wait and see then.

Assuming that people take your word for it, and it turns out to be another Merlancia. You do realise that as the (unofficial?) face of this shower, you can expect some heinous amounts of flack headed your way if this goes south, right?

[the_leander]

@haywirepc

Do I have to go through this with you every time on every thread?
Honestly, you're such a kill-joy Steven.

That's right, Steven is totally a killjoy for stating the facts as they are known and potentially steering people away from a dubious unknown quantity!

How dare he! Who does he think he is pointing out the truth eh? Next thing you know he'll be mocking you!