Unboxing A.L.I.C.E. (A Laptop Incorporating a Classic Experience)

[RobertB]

See my photos of A.L.I.C.E. at

http://blog.retro-link.com/2017/10/unboxing-alice-laptop-incorporating.html

Writing and posted using A.L.I.C.E.,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

[kolla]

So a laptop with UAE :p

[Acill]

So a laptop with UAE :p

Its a lot more than that. Its got some very cool integration.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Personally I wouldn't spend money on any system with only an i3, but I'm sure it's plenty of power to run Amiga stuff.

[SACC-guy]

Personally I wouldn't spend money on any system with only an i3, but I'm sure it's plenty of power to run Amiga stuff.

@Mike

There were three A.L.I.C.E. models.. i3, i5 and i7.

[kolla]

Its a lot more than that. Its got some very cool integration.

Such as? Rabbithole, the glorified uae_rcli?

[Gulliver]

So a laptop with UAE :p

It clearly is that.
I can get a much better laptop for that price at my local Wallmart store and slap UAE on it.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

I can get a much better laptop for that price at my local Wallmart store

*cough cough* Walmart laptops?  Cheap-arse Amiga users *cough cough*  :laughing::laughing:

[BozzerBigD]

@Gulliver

You do that if that makes you happy. This is a consumer grade product that adds an edge of professionalism and seamlessness (from what I've seen). Also, this is truly the first Amiga Laptop that can actually convince you that you are not using an emulation layer. It looks like an Amiga product, it behaves like and Amiga product, you can use both Amikit and Amiga OS4.1 and have access to Linux apps in those environments!! Great. What's not to love?

Some of us don't like messing around with Windows or Linux and just want to get straight to the Amiga bit.

[SACC-guy]

At his talk at the banquet..
Ken said first...anyone can do this (build an ALICE)
It would take time (lots) and effort and not just the laptop, but the licenses for..
Windows and AmigaOS 4.1 and the Enhancer Pack. Plus Amiga Forever and AmiKit and of course getting a working Linux setup.

I watched them setup a machine... it takes lots of time even for them who have the skills and have done it before!!!

The ALICE also comes with a backup system to restore all this should Windows try to over write during updates.

So... yes it's money and time!

I think it's better for ME to let them to do it!

[wiser3]

I've been trying to decide between A.L.I.C.E. or a  stand alone Vampire system.

I like the portability of ALICE and how the Linux apps are themed to look like Amiga apps on the WB screen. It also provides more modern capabilities then Vampire.

On the other hand the Vampire is a more "pure" Amiga with some modern capabilities over the classics.

Once the Vampire actually comes out i'll be able to do a better comparison and pick between them.

[dirkzwager]

Tomorrow i go to amiga 32 in germany. I am from belgium and it is only 1,5 u driving with the car. I hope that the ALICE   there is. I think it is a great product, Ready to use. No install what you must do self or on whatever . What is the price in euro? It is normally a lot more than in the US.

[wawrzon]

So... yes it's money and time!

I think it's better for ME to let them to do it!

i have set up amiga emulation on every system i use, inclusive the laptop im currently posting from. it isnt complicated at all. and it is free, just take winuae for windows and fs-use for linux. i even tend to use fs-uae under a linux vr to have direct access to my development builds from the emulation.

also setting up the software should be no brainer. you can copy your working setup over, just watch for things like the correct cpu libs in case of 040/060. as i usually use aros anyway, i literally do not have any problem to set up amiga anywhere. i just decompress aros iso to a directory that is used as system drive by uae, edit one or two lines of scripts, and fire it up, optionally adjusting few settings.

[kolla]

I always thought much of the appeal of AmigaOS was that it is small and easy wrap your head around, so anyone can install it and configure it to their hearts will

I bought AmKit out of curiosity, but sadly, after having tried to use it for some time, I realised it takes away everything I like about AmigaOS and leaves me with the same type of frustrations that I have when someone puts me in front of Windows, so... I dropped it.

[SACC-guy]

i have set up amiga emulation on every system i use, inclusive the laptop im currently posting from. it isnt complicated at all. and it is free, just take winuae for windows and fs-use for linux. i even tend to use fs-uae under a linux vr to have direct access to my development builds from the emulation.

also setting up the software should be no brainer. you can copy your working setup over, just watch for things like the correct cpu libs in case of 040/060. as i usually use aros anyway, i literally do not have any problem to set up amiga anywhere. i just decompress aros iso to a directory that is used as system drive by uae, edit one or two lines of scripts, and fire it up, optionally adjusting few settings.

I still stand by my statement.. for me this is a good idea

As I am less gifted than you.

Maybe you should write up a real step by step on how to do this as you described.
With the "scripts" completely written out.

Just to help us who don't have your knowledge.

Thanks in advance