🚀 go-pugleaf

> 
> I've just heard an interesting rumor that I hope is false!  It seems
> Atari has switched a chip in the latest 520STs that will not allow the
> machine to address anything above 512K!  And whats worse is that the
> old chip cannot be bought.  This means if you want an ST that can handle
> a meg or more you have to buy a 1040ST.
> 
> I was planning on getting the 520 and upgrading to more memory when my
> wallet gets fatter.  I would guess that a lot of other people have/had the
> same idea.
> 
> Anyone else heard anything to that fact?  Also, it seems all the chips are
> soldered now (even the cpu).
> 
> 
> --
> 
>    Ray Roux
>         {ucbvax|decvax}!trwrb!trwspp!spp3!rroux

I would seriously doubt your source as to that Fact (?). The cpu is soldered
on the production versions already !