Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!mnetor!uunet!seismo!ut-sally!husc6!mit-eddie!ll-xn!ames!ptsfa!ihnp4!ihlpe!view3b5 From: view3b5@ihlpe.ATT.COM (Kit Kimes) Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st Subject: Re: 520STFM recommendation for Atari Message-ID: <1876@ihlpe.ATT.COM> Date: Mon, 20-Jul-87 09:51:28 EDT Article-I.D.: ihlpe.1876 Posted: Mon Jul 20 09:51:28 1987 Date-Received: Tue, 21-Jul-87 05:52:52 EDT References: <5330001@hpccc.HP.COM> <1394@bath63.ux63.bath.ac.uk> <1436@bath63.ux63.bath.ac.uk> Sender: view3b5@ihlpe.ATT.COM Lines: 35 Summary: Maga ST case for your 520ST In article <1436@bath63.ux63.bath.ac.uk>, pes@ux63.bath.ac.uk (Smee) writes: > I *do* have plans to upgrade > this box come the Autumn, probably to 1 Meg and turn the SS drive into a DS. > But, I want a second one. For personal reasons, all of my own, and with full > understanding of the similarities and differences (as far as announced) I > would VERY MUCH prefer the second machine to be a Mega box rather than a > normal box. > > And, for PURELY MONEY reasons, I'd like the Mega to be a 1-Mega so's I can > afford it and some added goodies -- like a second colour monitor -- instead > of having only the naked machine. > > So, I WANT A 1-MEGA !!! > According to the July/August issue of Current Notes you will soon be able to upgrade your old 520ST to a Maga ST style by changing the case. I quote from the article entitled "ST Update": "Coming soon will be a Mega St case for your 520. Remove the 520's mother- board and install it in the new thin-line box. What does it do for you? Moves all the serial, parallel, DMA, disk drive and monitor connections to the box to unclutter your keyboard. Also gives ample room for 4-Meg boards, the Blitter and other add-ons. Deluxe version has built-in fan, power supply, and set of AC power switches on the front panel like a power master control box--spike, surge and noise protection, et al. The hitch! You must also buy a new slim-line keyboard with single telephone-type cord connection. Another heads-up product if the price is right." They didn't mention a company's name or release timeframe. Might be a good way to get a 1 Meg Mega ST if that is what you want. Kit Kimes AT&T-ISL Naperville, IL ...ihnp4!iwvae!kimes