Acube - new Minimig?

[nicholas]

Acube are taunting "File No. 3" and it starts with an 'M'.

What could it be? New Minimig with AGA support?

http://www.acube-systems.biz

M for MorphOS perhaps?

[nicholas]

Kinda doubt it will MOS as there seems to be a setback...

http://www.morphzone.info/modules/newbb_plus/viewtopic.php?forum=11&topic_id=8931&viewmode=flat&sortorder=0&start=40

Yeah but ACube posted that cryptic clue a few months before Frank made those comments last week.

[nicholas]

Moana resurrected to counteract MorphOS on Macs perhaps?

I'd buy a copy if it were released.

[nicholas]

You're not thinking here Nik.
No way would Acube want to promote that idea.
It would cost them sales.

Very true Jim.  One can dream though.  

[nicholas]

Maybe it's just me but I'm getting bored of these build-up excitement slowly marketing campaigns.

When they reveal the actual product it is is normally met with a large dose of Meh.

If they've done something new then awesome, show us what it is already.

I like the way that Jens does it:

1) Come up with an idea
2) Build a 'working' prototype
3) Announce the thing with some pictures
4) Get some feedback and tweak the design
5) Release the sucker

+1

That seems to be the most sensible way to run a business to me.

[nicholas]

True, and Hyperion's business model for OS4 is highly questionable.
Expensive, low performing hardware that makes old Apple hardware look good.
I don't get it.

Although I must admit, if I had the disposable income I might consider an A-eon system.

If we do move to an alternate ISA, I hope its something with common, low cost hardware.

Well their original mantra was that they could only release OS4 for official AmigaONE branded hardware thus preventing Moana from bring officially available.

Then they released it for SAM boards and the Pegasos II after the court case so there is no rational reason for Hyperion not to release a Mac version.

If that cost ACube and A-EON business then they should adapt or die.  That's what capitalism is about, competition and I'm sure Hyperion would make more money due to enlarging their market.