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From: view3b5@ihlpe.ATT.COM (Kit Kimes)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: 520STFM recommendation for Atari
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Date: Mon, 20-Jul-87 09:51:28 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 20 09:51:28 1987
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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
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