Good News Is Here (OS 4.1&SAM440 amigakit.com)

[Nlandas]

   I think that the price is fair based on the market. We'd all love a $500USD killer Amiga that ran OS 4.1 and had specs closer to current PCs but that isn't likely to happen. Maybe if we all keep dreaming, someday it will but not right now.

This is new hardware with USB, PCI, DDR, VGA, SATA , LAN that runs our beloved OS - AmigaOS 4.1. I can understand that we can't all afford it out of the gate for a hobby but it is a really welcome thing for the community. I mean come on it's new hardware that runs OS 4.1. People have been spending upwards of $1200USD for old PPC accelerators to run it and now you can get a whole computer for less.

My only problem  right now is the weak US dollar. Otherwise, I'd be all over the Versailia MB+OS computer with case and PS. 744.89 EURO - $1096.25 is a little over what I can do.  I will start saving and look at selling some of my classic hardware.

One question:

   I hadn't read and didn't have time to Google. Does OS 4.1 somehow emulate 68K or are you only able to run native PPC code? Which would mean even old system friendly 68K applications wouldn't run on it.

One more way to think of it -

USD
Used Amiga 4000D - $400
PPC Accelerator -  $1100+
USB DENEB -        $209
Amiga OS 4.1 -     $183
Indivision AGA -   $189
PCI? - ELBOX MEDIATOR?
SATA? != fastata4000    

Need I go on? How much would it cost to equip an classic Amiga with comparable hardware? Many of us are willing to do this but not willing to spend $1096.25 on a new system with OS 4.1?

I understand those that are only on WinUAE and left the hardware scene behind and I understand not coming back but those of us still buying hardware. This is a really viable option for those looking to run OS 4.1 and I for one am very excited by having the option available.

-Nyle

EDIT: Oh, and it has a clock battery that doesn't leak.  :-D

[Nlandas]

Hans_ wrote:

Nyle wrote:
   I hadn't read and didn't have time to Google. Does OS 4.1 somehow emulate 68K or are you only able to run native PPC code?

Amiga OS 4.1 has the Petunia 68K JIT emulator which was also part of Amiga OS 4.0. So yes, it can run system friendly apps.

Hans

Thanks Hans. I appreciate the time and information. I thought it might but didn't want to assume.

-Nyle

[Nlandas]

DFergATL wrote:
  And I don't even have a wife I have to go through  :-D   But the mortgage company might get upset if I skip a payment or two.   :crazy:

     Let me preface this in that I am not picking on you but the situation over here right now. It looks like you might be State side like me. ;-)

   Ah, come on - :idea: if you live in the US just claim that the evil broker tricked you into buying a low rate ARM and you can't possible afford the house on your salary.   :lol:

    Once you've missed a few payments call the bank and tell them you want them to lower the interest or you'll default.  :crazy:  Then you'll have a lower payment and a nice SAM440 + OS 4.1 system.  

[Nlandas]

NovaCoder wrote:
What would be even better, if it was sold as a complete computer (case/keyboard/mouse & optional monitor).  

I hear you. Vesalia has the following kit and I'm sure AmigaKit will have more of a system as well once it gets rolling.  :-D

Motherboard: SAM440ep Mini ITX Motherboard w/ 440ep/667 MHz, 512 MB RAM,
OS: AmigaOS 4.1 CD-ROM,
Case: Jou Jye 0528i case (black, incl. 220V power supply)
744.89 EURO

As for keyboards, mice, etc. I personally already have a lot of spare components and don't likely need more than the kit above.
 
EDIT: The missus(Love of my life) just said go ahead and get one if I want it.  :-D I so love that lady.

[Nlandas]

persia wrote:
Oh wow, an Amiga that looks like a dull, I mean Dell...

Nlandas wrote:

NovaCoder wrote:
What would be even better, if it was sold as a complete computer (case/keyboard/mouse & optional monitor).  

I hear you. Vesalia has the following kit and I'm sure AmigaKit will have more of a system as well once it gets rolling.  :-D
 
EDIT: The missus(Love of my life) just said go ahead and get one if I want it.  :-D I so love that lady.

 :lol: HEHEHEHE!!! Persia - Yes, simple black if you want it from them.(Comes in Silver too doesn't it?) However, there are thousands of iTX cases and most Amiga users are more than willing to mod it up, so pick one you like and build it yourself. :crazy:

Perhaps, someone will make a cool custom iTX Amiga case for us all to buy?  :idea: