>Sure, my main machine is a 2.33Ghz Dual Core... that just about meets my current needs... though Logic 8 is demanding more CPU power
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Is this an example of the Chewbacca Defense (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewbacca_defense)
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You did not even address the point but are being incoherent. You can't point out an advantage that USB can be used on mobile devices if your machine is 2.33Ghz dual core desktop. You have to stick to comparing one computer with another not all the modern technologies with the Amiga.
>The physical operation of the device is irrelevant... The function is what is important. There is no functional difference between parallel and serial connections, the only difference is their operation.
How many serial connections can you put on 4 parallel lines? What's faster: In AL,DX or examining a serial bus with all it's commands?
>No one needs parallel links anymore, LVDS has pushed serial links far faster than an parallel could ever operate. It's now easier and cheaper to multiplex on a serial line than deal with skew, noise and capacitance on a parallel line.
You can also run parallel lines at the same speed as serial lines.
>No modern interface uses parallel anymore, everything is serial.
You need to be sure before you make that claim.
>> MPDOS allows hot-swapping of joystick ports on Atari/Amiga. It's a software issue.
>No, hot-swapping requires that the ground lines connect before any other line... USB (for example) has this defined as part of it's standard. If any other line connects first as can happen with DE9/DB9... the potential difference could fry the support IC.
Why don't you try it out before you speak? It works without frying any ICs.
>I've bent pins on DB connectors due to repeated insertions... USB (for example) was design for many many many more insertions/disconnections than any DB connector...
I have never bent any pins when inserting a joystick -- been using for 20+ years.
>> I already explained that above.
>You explained nothing... the DB connectors are not designed for hi-speed links, full stop!
Because when your emotions override your rationality, you see nothing but negative.
>Regardless, the connectors are more expensive than USB (for example).
I disagree, but even if you are right would not using millions of DB9s drop their price? Oh, I forget, you don't think industry works that way.
>Any research on the subject would suggest I'm right, and you are not.
State your research then that shows that reading from a joystick port is slower than USB. You already stated you have not done any study so why are you making an absolute claim?
>Both? What two machines? I am really quite knowledgeable on technology subjects, I am very happy for it to be put to the test.
Okay, what two machines do you want to compare? Amiga vs pick-on and then we'll decide if it can do everything the amiga can.
>Timers... The amiga timers are nothing compared to what is available on a modern PC... What on earth does overscan have to do with anything? Any GFX card can display to the edge of my displays (which are LCD).
>You seem to be lacking knowledge of modern hardware.
That's calling "waving the hands" logic. I don't buy that. You can control what you put on overscan in NTSC output on the Amiga and Atari whereas you can't on PCs with standard hardware. You need specialized cards to do it. Timers are less accurate because modern PCs never saw the need to update them not because they are inferior technology.
