Opinions / Info - AmigaOS 4.x Systems

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I have a 440ep, using the onboard gfx still, running dual 32 GB SSD's in it.  Boots almost instantly.  I bought it via pre-order in '08 via Amigakit and have been very pleased with it, but my usage case is very light.  I just run a BBS on it, so it's got more than enough grunt for what I need.

I haven't had one single lick of problems with it, but if you're looking for a NG box to run games or do video stuff, you might want something with a bit more grunt, power wise.  Plenty of people complain that the 440ep is a bit anemic power wise, but I've never had any issues with mine and they are relatively cheap ($300 or so, MB, RAM and OS) via the second hand market these days.

A lot of people love the A1 and Peg machines, but I detest IDE drives with a passion.  SAM's are all SATA, thankfully.  I've also had zero issues with USB at all, which can be a complaint the A1 and Peg guys have had in the past.  I've literally never had a USB error, the machine has been 100% plug and play for me, USB wise, and I use USB sticks and external USB drives a *lot*.

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Keep an eye on Amibay for a 440 board, Kernel.  They used to come up for sale occasionally there for a fair price.

The 460 is a great machine, but not a terribly cost effective way to dip a toe into the OS4 scene, unfortunately.

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I didn't see anyone showing interest in MOS systems in this thread, TMHG.  

I know how much you like preaching the blue gospel, but enough sandbagging other peoples threads.

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I'm a MOS user as well, bought and paid for, so don't indoctrinate me

Thread title is:  Opinions / Info - AmigaOS 4.x Systems

Isn't it?  I could have very well said "Well, a $200 used Mac will likely give you a more powerful Amiga NG experience", but such a comment would hardly be solicited in such a thread.  Considered rude even, perhaps.

If a guy is interested in a '57 Chevy and asking opinions and experiences with one, it'd be crass to blaze in and jack his thread with "c'mon man, buy a Vette, don't be stupid!".

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Could always try both platforms, Kernel.

MOS machines are cheap and the OS free to try.

As for OS4, some people, including myself on a couple occasions - have helped out people considering buying an OS4 machine out by letting them VNC into our OS4 boxes and letting guys take them for a whirl.