Would agree, first choice would be a 3000. 2MB chip RAM and up to 16MB RAM on the motherboard (even if it doesnt come with the full 16MB you can still find ZIP RAM on eBAy from time to time in the $30 range for 4MB), SCSI built in and Flicker Fixer built in to hook up a VGA monitor.
For all that in a 2000 would usually cost more with having to get boards for SCSI, accelerator, RAM.
A native 2000 is little better than a 500 though the boards to accelerate it are a bit more plentifull and an accelerator is the only way you wil get over 8MB. So make sure to factor in the price for that when deciding and comparing to the 3000
+1. I have all 3, also. For the money spent, I think you'll reach your goal faster with a 3000. I don't know what is magical about the 18 Megs of ram, but, if you ever need more, Amigakit sells an inexpensive 128Meg ram board for Zorro III Amigas (3000 and 4000).
