Author Topic: CommodoreUSA Partners with Disney (Read 108509 times)

Darrin · « **Reply #89 on:** April 03, 2011, 12:27:25 AM »

Quote from: mongo;627033

They hadn't started production 5 days ago, but it's going to be for sale in 3 days?

They're only making 5 of them and each one comes with a "company position".

Trev · « **Reply #90 on:** April 03, 2011, 12:29:13 AM »

My cats like those. Eye-level peepholes for snooping. The only downside to the new C64 chassis is the function key layout. Why didn't they just leave the original function keys intact? I never use the special purpose keys on keyboards that have them. (Correction. I used the calculator and sleep (power down) buttons on my old Microsoft Natural Ergo Pro keyboards. The new Natural Ergo 4000 keyboards are okay but not as good as the original. I wish Microsoft still made them.)

commodorejohn · « **Reply #91 on:** April 03, 2011, 12:34:18 AM »

Quote from: TheBilgeRat;627037

Does the box impart the schnazzy, or is it like MSG, so the object being placed inside contains some schnazz and the box just enhances it...

Neither - it's the Magical Commodore Brand that imbues it with holy powers of awesomeness. CUSA spent much money in acquiring the Holy Brand, therefore we are now obligated to love and cherish them.

At least, that's how it seems to work around here :|

WolfToTheMoon · « **Reply #92 on:** April 03, 2011, 12:36:49 AM »

Quote from: commodorejohn;627043

Neither - it's the Magical Commodore Brand that imbues it with holy powers of awesomeness. CUSA spent much money in acquiring the Holy Brand, therefore we are now obligated to love and cherish them.

At least, that's how it seems to work around here :|

We are the C=USA. Lower your shields and surrender your Amigas. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.

:lol:

Iggy · « **Reply #93 on:** April 03, 2011, 01:20:08 AM »

Stop and think about it for a minute. Mike's Replay board will fit in one of those barebones cases. I'm not sure the Natami will. And I can't think of a PPC design that would.
But there lot's of other PC boards. Several that are more powerful than the Intel Atom/Nvidia combo used by C=USA.
I'm surprised they're even offering this option. However since they are, those of you that like the case, but don't care for the contents will have some interesting options.

WolfToTheMoon · « **Reply #94 on:** April 03, 2011, 01:22:36 AM »

Quote from: Iggy;627057

Stop and think about it for a minute. Mike's Replay board will fit in one of those barebones cases. I'm not sure the Natami will. And I can't think of a PPC design that would.
But there lot's of other PC boards. Several that are more powerful than the Intel Atom/Nvidia combo used by C=USA.
I'm surprised they're even offering this option, but those of you that like the case, but don't care for the contents will have some interesting options.

Natami is sub mini-ITX, so it will fit, dimensions wise.

But, there will be a A500x case that would probably be more appropriate for NATAMI, by the end of this year it should be out. It will also be sold as barebones.

TheBilgeRat · « **Reply #95 on:** April 03, 2011, 02:48:16 AM »

Quote from: WolfToTheMoon;627059

Natami is sub mini-ITX, so it will fit, dimensions wise.
But, there will be a A500x case that would probably be more appropriate for NATAMI, by the end of this year it should be out. It will also be sold as barebones.

meh - nothing against the old A500, but I was always a bigger fan of the original breadbox designs for the in-keyboard (or the A600/1200 style). A500 looked just like a C128 to me.

Plaz · « **Reply #96 on:** April 03, 2011, 02:48:16 AM »

Quote

Originally Posted by spihunter
So I'm supposed to put my finger over the screen everytime one of these CUSA news items shows up on the main page?. I'm sick of you and this place...Deleting account a leaving for good....

I suspect there are some who are hoping for just this type of news. Sadly it's +1 for them.

Plaz

Plaz · « **Reply #97 on:** April 03, 2011, 02:49:48 AM »

Quote from: WolfToTheMoon;627044

We are the C=USA. Lower your shields and surrender your Amigas. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.

:lol:

Now that's the best and most honest line I've heard in a long time.

Plaz

Iggy · « **Reply #98 on:** April 03, 2011, 03:07:52 AM »

Quote from: Plaz;627093

I suspect there are some who are hoping for just this type of news. Sadly it's +1 for them.

Plaz

I don't know if I agree that its something to mourn over. Whether you're interested in C=USA's product line or not, this will renew attention given to the legacy hardware.
Let Barry Altmans sell huge numbers of new "Amiga" and "Commodore" computers and some nostalgic individuals are going to be drawn to our markets as well.
For years we've seen decreasing numbers. I suspect this may be about to reverse.

persia · « **Reply #99 on:** April 03, 2011, 05:25:18 AM »

Cold hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colours from our sight
Red is gray and yellow, white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion

Pinprick holes in a colourless sky
Let insipid figures of light pass by
The mighty light of ten thousand suns
Challenges infinity and is soon gone
Night time, to some a brief interlude
To others the fear of solitude

Brave Helios, wake up your steeds
Bring the warmth the countryside needs

gertsy · « **Reply #100 on:** April 03, 2011, 06:20:07 AM »

Worse case scenario for Kesa, now CUSA will be onto him to remove his Avatar. Ohh pooh!

Plaz · « **Reply #101 on:** April 03, 2011, 06:54:06 AM »

Quote from: Iggy;627103

I don't know if I agree that its something to mourn over.

Truly I don't mourn over this stuff. And as one with a few remaining firing brain cells, the realities of the market and hobby community are clear.

What I don't agree with is the growing perception of the "like it or leave it attitude". Struggle as I might I just don't find clear words to describe it. Partly I guess because Amiga and it's community means different things to different people so it's hard to sort.

In one example I might put it like this... "Hey your favorite pet of 20 year is gone, sorry about that. But no worries, here's a new different pet. But we named it the same so you're all patched up now. Time to put a smile on and move along." I feel such an attitude disrespectful to some folks who have been our friends along time. Of course some don't and probably prefer more sentimental types leave. That is the "them +1" I refer to.

And and fear I've probably not made my point any clearer.

Plaz

Franko · « **Reply #102 on:** April 03, 2011, 07:07:41 AM »

Quote from: Darrin;627041

They're only making 5 of them and each one comes with a "company position".

:roflmao:

Glad I don't need to work or have the urge to buy a box (must be a disorder or compulsion that, Boxyitris or summit...)

Haranguer · « **Reply #103 on:** April 03, 2011, 07:52:36 AM »

What was the date on that post again? Lemme see ....

April 1st, was it? lol

WolfToTheMoon · « **Reply #104 from previous page:** April 03, 2011, 12:03:11 PM »

Quote from: TheBilgeRat;627092

meh - nothing against the old A500, but I was always a bigger fan of the original breadbox designs for the in-keyboard (or the A600/1200 style). A500 looked just like a C128 to me.

Me too...

The A500x will not be an exact replica of the A500, as far as I understand. Expect something in between A500 and A1200. Probably something mora similar to the Amiga Fantasy case than A500.