I want a new Amiga. Should I buy a 4.1?

[TheMagicM]

On 4.1 and the SAM board... it is VERY expensive.  The OS is worth the $100 they are asking but the board isnt worth the price.  I dont know what 2d/3d software 4.1 can run without UAE so I cant answer there.


As far as the EFIKA and MorphOS..  The EFIKA is cheap, price wise.  The OS is expensive but you're paying for software that has been developed and is still being developed without interference from 3rd parties (Amiga Inc), and yes, that is a HUGE deal breaker.  You'd have to understand all the drama and its just too boring to go over again.  Too many unknowns as to what will happen with OS4.

The EFIKA board is good for NATIVE software but not for UAE type emulation.  There is 2D/3D software that runs under MorphOS natively just fine, see here:

http://tinyurl.com/54ywfo

[TheMagicM]

Now, I am aware of the turmoil that surrounds the Amiga- the companies, the law suits... But I still want an Amiga, and not a clone. Perhaps it's psichological, but I want an "A" ingraved on the keyboard (do they still do that?..).

Papiss:

there is no such thing as a new Amiga.  They are all clones other than the classic Amiga line.  Enjoy 4.1, hopefully it is supported for years to come.


-Alex

[TheMagicM]

DavidF215:

Uh, whatever. As I said, the Sams with AOS4.1 is the new Amiga. How well is OS4.1 software going to run on other "clones?" Probably not well if at all.

There hasnt been a new Amiga since Commodore went under.  All machines are clones...I think this discussion was made many years ago. lol.    As for how well it will run on clones, I guess it will run "ok".  Look at the A1..ran fine on that clone.  Hopefully it runs fine on the SAM thing.

Anyway, glad you'all finally have something to run OS 4 on, it'll put some fire under the behind's of the MOS team to come up with more great innovative ideas.  :-D  :-D



As far as your "insight" to what will happen w/4.1 and SAM in regards to the court case.. Man, I hope you're right.  I'd hate for SAM to sell w/4.1 then all of a sudden another lawsuit gets slapped on them and that is put to an end.  You'll end up with users running SAM + 4.1 with no future updates available.   I'm glad I'm not in that boat pinning my hopes and $$ on unknowns.