Think of buying an A1200 - Got Some Questions

[koshman]

@ rvo_nl: why should he have dual inputs for a scandoubler and for "ordinary output like workbench"? Scandoubler is not a graphics card, he can have games/demos AND wb both go through it.

@ Boudicca: I think the Magic pack box is included in the base price, the extra 6 whatever is for the Magic software pack.

[rvo_nl]

@ rvo_nl: why should he have dual inputs for a scandoubler and for "ordinary output like workbench"? Scandoubler is not a graphics card, he can have games/demos AND wb both go through it.

you're right, was just going to correct my mistake. Im using a bvision so I have workbench and indivision output connected to one monitor, thats a different story. Im wondering what the highest resolution is you can output through an indivision. High-res laced? That would make a nice substitute for DBLPAL indeed.

[runequester]

Yes, I am in South Carolina, USA. I was worried the PAL model would be an issue. I am assuming they did make NTSC A1200s. Of course, living in SC, I never saw anything besides Amiga 500 and 2000s in stores. By the time the A1200 came out - I read about it in magazines - there where no Amiga dealers anywhere I could find. Heck, I even had to find a specialty store carrying Amiga software in Charlotte, NC way back in 1990. Of course, the last time I went to see what they had they had - they had gone out of business and I never saw Amiga hardware/software in a retail store again.
 
I appreciate all the input here.... I may just have to hold off getting an A1200 until I see a good deal on ebay for a NTSC model.

bear in mind a lot of games were written for PAL, so a monitor may be a better option in any event.

[koshman]

rvo_nl: well, Indivision supports the highgfx screenmode 1024x768, but on mine (the A4000 one) there's some noise and corruption in the image. Hires Laced is fine.

[dabone]

Ok, I'm located in Tennessee and can fill in a few facts.
 
1. If you buy a Amigakit a1200 you will get a good unit.
2. You will PAY alot for shipping from the UK.
3. Most games/demos are PAL instead of NTSC, so even if you get a ntsc 1200 you will have problems running some games unless you use a rgb monitor/flicker fixer.
4. Get a Amiga monitor, I use a 1084s and it displays NTSC/PAL just fine using rgb.
5. You will want an accelerator or a good ram card. The extra memory is needed for whdload.
6. Speaking of whdload, you will want to spend the money to register it. 30USD
 
I have an American and a Uk 1200. I modded the ntsc unit to be a pal unit. They work great with the ATX to amiga power adapter, much more reliable than the original power supply. One has a 68030/33 and the other a 68040/40. 4gb cf in one, 80gb hd in the other.
 
 
I'm about to sell my NTSC unit with 68030, so if you are interested in used drop me a pm.
 
Later,
dabone

[runequester]

Ok, I'm located in Tennessee and can fill in a few facts.
 
1. If you buy a Amigakit a1200 you will get a good unit.
2. You will PAY alot for shipping from the UK.
3. Most games/demos are PAL instead of NTSC, so even if you get a ntsc 1200 you will have problems running some games unless you use a rgb monitor/flicker fixer.
4. Get a Amiga monitor, I use a 1084s and it displays NTSC/PAL just fine using rgb.
5. You will want an accelerator or a good ram card. The extra memory is needed for whdload.
6. Speaking of whdload, you will want to spend the money to register it. 30USD
 
I have an American and a Uk 1200. I modded the ntsc unit to be a pal unit. They work great with the ATX to amiga power adapter, much more reliable than the original power supply. One has a 68030/33 and the other a 68040/40. 4gb cf in one, 80gb hd in the other.
 
 
I'm about to sell my NTSC unit with 68030, so if you are interested in used drop me a pm.
 
Later,
dabone

out of curiosity, how much did you pay for shipping, if you remember?

[dabone]

out of curiosity, how much did you pay for shipping, if you remember?

Just bought a used one off amibay, and shipping ran 73 pounds!
 
Anyone know any cheaper way to get a 8kg box from the uk to the us?
 
Later,
dabone

[ZeBeeDee]

www.parcel2go.com

8kg packge to the USA from the UK: 48.58GBP or 73.74USD at the current exchange rate

[tasmanian guy]

Enjoy the Amiga experience...am looking forward to getting mine up and running again, no doubt my memories may be shattered, but I'll have fun along the way.