Poll: Let the A2000 or A3000 go?

[gertsy]

I voted A2000. Only because they are easier to replace. But it really depends on what you still use your amiga for. A3000 is a better machine than the A2000 if you dont care about internal expandability.  especialy with USB.

[save2600]

you can add a second floppy inside the 3k you know ;)pull one out of the 2k and remove the front drive bezel.
Mech

Of course! Not exactly an economical proposition though. For the cost of another internal proper A3000 drive (no bezel cutting), I can buy a full A2000 system.  :lol:

[tone007]

I think 3000s look better with just one floppy drive myself, the one in the middle.

If money is the goal, sell the A3000; if you just want one less system, sell the A2000.  I'm happy to be in an A2000-free house these days.

[Darth_X]

Incredibly difficult decision and hell, may just end up keeping both. Was leaning toward letting the A3000 go, but... which would you do?

I just bought an A3000D. Its beautiful! ;-)

[mechy]

Of course! Not exactly an economical proposition though. For the cost of another internal proper A3000 drive (no bezel cutting), I can buy a full A2000 system.  :lol:

the 2000 drive fits in a 3000 perfectly with no bezel cutting, you just need the to install a 3000 button on it

but i guess were getting off track,you have a important decision to make

good luck!  mech

:eek:Subliminal message: keep the 3000:eek:
        :eek:Subliminal message: keep the 3000:eek:
                      :eek:Subliminal message: keep the 3000:eek:

[save2600]

the 2000 drive fits in a 3000 perfectly with no bezel cutting, you just need the to install a 3000 button on it

LOL!  Happen to have any of *those* just laying around?  :lol:

I agree with Tone too. Something about the singular drive in the middle, looks pretty sharp. If the 3000 ends up being my main Amiga, I would want it to be outfitted with two drives though.

[T3000]

Kinda like comparing :banana: :banana: and ORANGES , but not.

If the A3000 is a battleship, the A2000 is a freakin' aircraft carrier.
Dang tough desion really. Each machine has it's own merits and faults and it's applicable uses and ultimately boils down to personal preference.

Good luck with your decision.
Oh, didn't vote, not a registered voter...

[AndyLandy]

LOL!  Happen to have any of *those* just laying around?  :lol:

I agree with Tone too. Something about the singular drive in the middle, looks pretty sharp. If the 3000 ends up being my main Amiga, I would want it to be outfitted with two drives though.

They come up from time to time. I bought a second drive for my A3000 from Amibay for not much more than a standard FB-354.

There's also a guy who's organizing a group-buy of replacement eject buttons, so you could graft one on to any old spare 354.
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=18691

Don't get me wrong, I really do respect the A2000, but I have far more love for the A3000.

[save2600]

There's also a guy who's organizing a group-buy of replacement eject buttons, so you could graft one on to any old spare 354.
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=18691

Thanks Andy!

[mechy]

LOL!  Happen to have any of *those* just laying around?  :lol:

Oh yea,many,but they just happen to be laying in the machines that use em :roflmao:

Mech

[SpeedGeek]

Why not just flip a coin? Heads you keep the A3000, tails you keep the A2000!:roflmao::laughing:

[orange]

well if you have to, I think its A2000.    takes more room, and is older, very common..
A3000 obvious advantages are built in VGA, HDD controller.. as other have already said.

[Jiffy]

Well, when thinking logically, the A2000 should go. The A3000 is technically a better computer, while the A2000 would need quite some expansion to reach the performance of a standard A3000.

Otoh, I own both and if I really had to choose, I would let the A3000 go, I guess. I use the A2000 more, even if both my A2000 and A3000 are more or less comparable to each other (both have an 68040, RTG, X-surf, SCSI-harddisk and extra fast ram).

Tbh, I'ld keep both.

[Jose]

Sell both and get an A4000T or alternatively an A4000. Allows you to use any Zorro expansion (Z3/Z2) and, even if you're not impressed by AGA (I'm not either), some AGA games and demos are very cool.
I'm in a similar situation myself but between an A4000D and an A4000T It's been ages and I never managed to decide which one to let go..

[mechy]

Sell both and get an A4000T or alternatively an A4000. Allows you to use any Zorro expansion (Z3/Z2) and, even if you're not impressed by AGA (I'm not either), some AGA games and demos are very cool.
I'm in a similar situation myself but between an A4000D and an A4000T It's been ages and I never managed to decide which one to let go..

He has the right idea.. one thing alot of people don't realize you can do is put a switch on the 3 prong pal/ntsc header on the motherboard. run it to the back expansion plate so its easily accessable. this gives you a way to keep it in pal or ntsc at the flick of the switch for games.It also saves you from having to do it in the early start menu which defaults back each poweroff.. its easiest done on the 3000/4000's.

[Sandman]

Just do like me and keep'em all!

 I got back into this hobby several years ago when I found a A4000 for sale cheap locally and figured that it was most evolved Amiga and one that I could never afford so I picked it up for just a nostalgic romp.

That was 7 1000's, 8 2000's, 5 3000's and 4 4000's ago not to mention a room full of hardware and let's not even get started on the 8-bit stuff!  I got the room so I figured why not.  Now if I can ever get the time to actually use them instead of fix/restore them.

Short answer...... keep both.