Would you buy a cloned classic amiga?

[runequester]

This is just pipedream speculation since nobody makes any of the chips etc anymore.
 
But given the success of the minimig, if someone was capable of putting out what was basically an original A500 / 1200 / whatever, whether using FPGA's, magic faerie dust to produce the original chips again or whatever, would you buy it?
 
More importantly, how much would you pay for it ?

[runequester]

As long as the cost DID NOT cost more the real thing. IE: why the heck would you pay $300-$400 for a Clone than $50 to get an A500.If you ask me, these people are absolutely crazy.

The main thing would be to get hardware that isn't 15 years old. A lot of the stuff out there is starting to show its age sadly

[runequester]

UH.... the Minimig IS a cloned classic Amiga

I was thinking something with higher capability. Faster processors, more ram, supports two mice, can read actual amiga floppies, etc etc.

This is true, but to replace a $50 item (or what ever) and pay $400 for the same thing but with new parts is just plain insanity. You could get 8 of them hand have those 8 last just as long as a "new one". But hey, it has been proven time and time again, that people are willing to dish out insane money just because it has the word Amiga on it.

Well, to an extent you are right, but amiga prices for used hardware are climbing up and they wont be around forever.

Besides, buying something second hand is always going to be cheaper than buying it new. That's like saying you should never buy new clothes because its cheaper from goodwill.