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From: Bill Near
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 1996 23:08

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On 29 Feb 1996 03:48:12 GMT, Jacob Huebert articulated:
<> I'm currently a PC user (386), but lately Amigas have been
<> interesting me.  The thing is, I don't have any idea what
<> hardware I should get to get started.  A1200?  2000?  3000?  4000?
<> I'm not looking to spend *too* much money, but at the same time I 
<> want a computer superior to my current PC which won't become
<> outdated immediately (or isn't already outdated).  
<> 
<> If anyone could give me advice on how to get started, how much
<> I should look to spend, etc. I would really appreciate it.

I would suggest one of two routes:

(1) Get an A1200 now with an accelerator (68030) and at
    least 4 Mb FAST RAM. Buy a good monitor that will sync
    down to 15kHz. This will set you back about US$1200-1400

(2) Wait until first quarter '97 and go for the PowerAmiga.
    This is the expensive route, but it will offer you much
    more in the way of software/OS choices, not to mention raw
    power! :-)

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