New amiga, and it's physical design

[koaftder]

There has been talk of a new amiga running aos4 for quite some time now. I think it will eventually happen, hyperion/a inc is too far in to not at their last desperate efforts give in to at least something eventually.

So chances are, there will be a new product, which comes in some kind of enclosure. I have an a1000 on my desk, right next to my other equipment. It's strange, as it still looks like a modern design. It doesnt look antiquated at all from a design perspective, from my point of view. The only thing on it that doesnt look a blast from the past is the way the floppy area looks, that needs an update for sure.

I know a lot of people like the other designs, like the walker, or the cd32. I think the walker is pretty wierd looking, and the cd32 reminds me of a boreing old vcr or cable box.

I think it would be nice if we got an official release of aos4, and a box that reminds one of the a1000. And wouldnt it be a nice touch if on the underside of the shell there was a paw print.

[koaftder]

motorollin wrote:
Nice idea, but sadly I think this will only appeal to Amiga enthusiasts and retro-lovers. Those who are looking for a flashy computer would probably not be moved by this design :-(

Why the paw print underneath?

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moto

): You are probably right... I grew up with the a1000. The a1000 on my desk is there to remind me of what got me started in what i do, so its something very improtant to me and it represents a lot. Still though, when friends come over, they rarely ask about it, and they are supprised at how old it is. I think the design was pretty nice for it's time.

On mine theres a bunch of signatures on the underside of the shell. And a dog print. It was jay miners dogs paw. To have the print on a future design would represent the history of amiga, and i think that would be a really nice touch, especially since the first crowd to buy the machine have been around quite a while.