NG X5000 Advice

[djomre]

After checking prices for classic systems, I'm considering going with NG.  Either way, it's some serious coin for a hobby.  Anyone who owns an X5000 system, what are you thoughts?  Good/Bad?  Worth the money?   Any feedback appreciated.  Thanks!

[djomre]

..you have to like exploring and find your own ways to do stuff.

That's what I like about Amigas and Amigans.  We're resourceful.  

[djomre]

Where are you located?

TJ

Near St. Louis.

[djomre]

Ah cool.

Well then our USA dealer is a pleasure to work with.

www.amigaonthelake.com

TJ

Yep, sent them a message asking if I could check out an X5000 system.  I'm going to be in NY on business next week.

[djomre]

Past hardware is totally abandoned now from the manufacturers. You cant get a single thing for them any longer, including the massively expensive X1000 machines. This single factor alone is what scares the hell out of me

That might be a deciding factor for me.  Planned obsolesence is part of the game in the x86 world, but the stakes aren't as high.

[djomre]

Slow is relative.

So is "fast".  It's all perception.  

[djomre]

As usual those who complain the most are those who don't actually use the machine or have ever seen one.

True!  lol