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Offline Ilwrath

Re: Dead Amigas
« on: October 31, 2003, 11:11:52 PM »
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Just a quick little poll to test the durability of the Amiga line. Have you ever had an Amiga die on you?


Never had one die, outright.  I have had several that have "quirked out", though.  They just keep exhibiting worse and worse behavior until you shelve them.

An A3000 that seems to have a bad ZIP in it, maybe?  It'll work for a little while and then guru.  Not a heat issue.  Does seem to crash faster on RAM intensive things.  Haven't cycled through all RAM to test it.  (it's currently on my shelf -- if anyone wants it, make me an offer!  I'm too busy to fix the darn thing.)

2 A1200's with white FLICKER 'O' DOOM bug.  One degraded to the point I sent it back to C=.  (Could hardly read the screen in any mode other than NTSC) Replacement started acting badly, so I sold it and took the money and put it toward  my cherished A4000.

1 A1200 CIA fried due to stupidity.

Other than that, they've been good.  And I've logged a LOT of hours on my 4000 and a few of the other miggies I've owned.