Mega vs 1040ST

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From: Al Gaspar
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1988 14:04

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I know what the basic differences are between the Mega and the ST line
(keyboard, memory, blitter, etc.)  However, I was considering
recommending the Mega to a novice user and happened to mention it to a
dealer (probably a bad choice :-)).  He made the comment that since the
1040ST was in its 17th revision (his terminology) it was a much more
stable machine than the Mega, which had just been released.  He went on
to say that if a bug free working environment was the priority, one
should stick with the 1040ST (and who would EVER want 2meg :-)).  I can
follow his thinking, but I'm not sure whether it is based on true
experience or just hypothesis.  Obviously, though the Mega is a new
machine, it is based on the earlier ST line.  Anyway, does anyone with
experience on both machines give any credence to this dealer's comments?

Cheers--

Al

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Subject: Mega vs 1040ST
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