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A B O U T T H I S I S S U E - N E A T P R O D U C T S !
We don't have a lot of genuine news at this point, but we have come across
some interesting information about products for Amiga users. We've run
the material pretty much as we've found it, so it reads much like a series
of advertisements. Well, no one can accuse us of changing the message!
First, we have the most recently updated North American Dealers' List for you.
Pass this around, especially to anyone who's expressed an interest in acquiring
an Amiga.
Next, it seems our friends as Softwood have come up with a truly unique
product - Amiga phone cards. Their web page provides a picture of these
interesting items and they look pretty nifty. This might be a good gift for an
Amigan who travels.
We include the Phase 5 price list primarily because some have expressed
interest in 68060 upgrades. They exist, but the power doesn't come cheap!
Ever wonder what to do with the PC expansion slots in a big box Amiga if you
don't want to invest in a BridgeBoard or similar? There ought to be a way to
use them from the Amiga side with PC add-on cards. Turns out there is. We
have information from the maker of the GG2 Bus+ in this issue. Unfortunately,
we don't have a price for this product, or any idea of how well it works. If
you have any information to share on the product, let us know.
Finally, there's a new address for the Amiga Video Backup System. If you're
looking for a way to back up a good sized hard drive, you might want to
investigate this. We've not tried it and have heard both good and not so
good reports on the product. Apparently, it does work, at least with good
quality, unused tape. Apparently.
MORE STEALTH MARKETING?
A week or so ago we came across an exchange in one of the Amiga Usenet groups
between someone claiming to represent SMG and a well known, reliable Amiga
journalist. The gist of the argument (it wasn't really a discussion) was that
SMG seemed to feel it was a waste of time to advertise the Amgia in the
American market. The journalist, rightly so, was very upset at the attitude,
which sounds like a continuation of Commodore's old policy, often called
"Stealth Marketing" due to its invisibility.
I failed to download the exchange when I first came across it and now
can't locate the items, which is why I provided the careful summary in the
previous paragraph.
If this really represents SMG's attitude, we have reason to worry. It
might be worth an e-mail or two - politely and professionaly expressing
concerns. Fortunately, things seem to be going well with AT itself right
now, so it's not quite the situation we endured in the past. We'll keep our
eyes open and let you know what else we see.
AMIGA AND THE CORPORATION
I have recently set up my Amiga to connect to the corporate network via
PPP, X11 and a modem. If there is any interest in doing this among you
readers, let me know. I'll consider writing an article about how to go about
making it work if there's sufficient interest.
Brad
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U P D A T E D N O R T H A M E R I C A N
D E A L E R S ' L I S T
List published on 15 Feb 96 by company SMG
This is the latest list of North American Authorized Dealers for Amiga products.
We are signing up dealers and processing orders daily. Please
check frequently for new dealers.
Dealer Name City State/Prov Phone New
Computer Shop of Calgary, Ltd. Calgary AB CAN 403-243-4356
A 1 Computers Edmonton AB CAN 403-448-0632
Software Supermart Edmonton AB CAN 403-425-0691
Desktop Computing Red Deer AB CAN 403-342-4444
TVI Interactive Systems, Inc. Burnaby BC CAN 604-298-5657
VFX Video, Inc. Richmond BC CAN 604-244-3000
Richmond Sound Design, Ltd. Vancouver BC CAN 604-664-5860 *
J.L. Fotovideo Camera Ctrs. Winnipeg MB CAN 204-475-8730
Corey's Computing Winnipeg MB CAN 204-654-3194
Interactive Computer Sys., Ltd. Fredericton NB CAN 506-458-8858
Young Monkey Studio Fredericton NB CAN 506-459-7088
Animax Multimedia, Inc. Dartmouth NS CAN 902-468-2629
Atlantis Kobetek, Inc. Halifax NS CAN 902-422-6556
Legendary Design Technologies Brantford ON CAN 519-753-6120
The Computer & You Etobicoke ON CAN 416-231-0205
Forest Diskasaurus Forest ON CAN 519-786-2454
Visual Vision Georgetown ON CAN 905-873-4959
Videomation Media Corp. Gloucester ON CAN 613-567-1974 *
J.L. Fotovideo Camera Ctrs. Hamilton ON CAN 905-575-3000
Altair Electronics, Ltd. Kingston ON CAN 613-384-3876
Zen Computing Leamington ON CAN 519-322-5893
D.F. Technologies London ON CAN 519-439-3181
Cancom Audio Visual Inc. Markham ON CAN 905-470-0466
Computer Express, Inc. Mississauga ON CAN 905-672-5595
Amazing Software & Accessories Mitchell ON CAN 519-393-6270 *
Amiga North North Bay ON CAN 705-495-3605
APIX Systems North York ON CAN 416-750-9909
National Amiga Canada Oakville ON CAN 905-845-1949
Media Direct Orillia ON CAN 705-327-7583
CineReal Pro Video Ottawa ON CAN 613-798-8150 *
Valley Soft Pembroke ON CAN 613-732-7700
Atlas Computers & Consulting Sudbury ON CAN 705-522-1923
OBY's Amigo Computing Shop Sudbury ON CAN 705-524-5826
Electronics 2000 Thunder Bay ON CAN 807-577-1759
Comspec Communications Toronto ON CAN 416-785-3553
Videolink, Canada Toronto ON CAN 416-690-1690 *
Randomize Computers Tottenham ON CAN 905-939-8391
Centre Maxi-Mini Amos QU CAN 819-732-6464
Informatique Richard Lamond Lac Des 16 Iles QU CAN 514-226-7506
Gfx Base Electronics LaSalle QU CAN 514-367-2575
Electromike, Inc. Quebec QU CAN 418-681-4138
Info Plus Trois-Rivieres QU CAN 819-373-0894
System Compbac, Inc. Tokyo JPN 81-3-3837-868
The Computer Image Birmingham AL USA 205-933-8970
Pro Music, Inc. Fairbanks AK USA 907-456-1994
The Micro Shop, Inc. Little Rock AR USA 501-568-8023
SoftWood, Inc. Phoenix AZ USA 800-247-8314
Troxell Communications, Inc. Phoenix AZ USA 602-437-7240
Wentek Scottsdale AZ USA 602-483-7200
Transdata Systems Co., Ltd. Anaheim CA USA 714-630-8711
Connecting Point Calabasas CA USA 818-222-3822
Visionsoft Carmel CA USA 408-626-2633
Computer Gates Costa Mesa CA USA 714-444-4232 *
Century Systems La Habra CA USA 310-697-6977
The Lively Computer La Mesa CA USA 619-589-9455
HT Electronics Milpitas CA USA 408-934-7700
Applied Computer Systems North Highlands CA USA 916-338-2000
TS Computers North Hollywood CA USA 818-760-4445
Alex Electronics Paradise CA USA 916-872-0896
La Bine Productions Rialto CA USA 909-355-9756
Wave Systems San Diego CA USA 619-495-9283
Sur-Tech Santa Clara CA USA 408-496-6664
Megagem Santa Maria CA USA 805-349-1104
Anti Gravity Products Santa Monica CA USA 310-393-9747
Amiga Exchange Torrance CA USA 310-534-3187
Compuhelp Computers Van Nuys CA USA 818-901-0280
The Computer Room Aurora CO USA 303-696-8973
Davis Audio-Visual, Inc. Denver CO USA 303-455-1122
Softown, Inc. Danbury CT USA 203-797-8080
Computer Source Fairfield CT USA 203-336-3100
Derrick Electronics Hamden CT USA 203-248-7227
Videology Newtown CT USA 203-270-9000
Infotronics Woodbury CT USA 203-263-5350
DeVine Computer Sales Newark DE USA 302-738-9046
Eagle Computers & Video Melbourne FL USA 407-951-9732
Harddrivers Co. Merrit Island FL USA 407-453-5805
Centennial Video Systems Miami FL USA 305-633-2200
Creative Equipment, Intl. Miami FL USA 305-266-2800
Miami Picture & Sound company Miami FL USA 305-666-4055
Access Media Group North Palm Beach FL USA 407-845-2379 *
Computer Video Associates Pinellas Park FL USA 813-576-5242
Apogee Technologies Sarasota FL USA 813-355-6121
Discount Computer Sales Sunrise FL USA 954-797-9402
Showcase Video Atlanta GA USA 404-325-7676
ACS Computer & Video Norcross GA USA 770-263-9190
Hawkeye Communications Coralville IA USA 319-354-3354
Computer Advantage Des Moines IA USA 515-252-6167
Commodore Computer Center Boise ID USA 208-342-3401
Maxximum Video Creations Boise ID USA 208-322-3091
Blackrock Computers Plus Pocatello ID USA 208-232-0012
Trend Port U.S. Algonquin IL USA 708-854-9671
MicroTech Solutions Aurora IL USA 708-851-3033
Micro-PACE, Inc. Champaign IL USA 217-356-1884
Select Solutions Champaign IL USA 800-322-1261
Ring Video Systems Riverside IL USA 708-442-0009
Keyboard Studio Urbana IL USA 217-328-3975
Digital Arts Bloomington IN USA 812-330-0124
R.C. Instruments Cicero IN USA 317-984-9400
CPU Inc. Indianapolis IN USA 317-577-3677
Desktop Video Systems Lenexa KS USA 913-782-8888
Mission Electronics, Inc. Lenexa KS USA 913-894-8480
Video Lab Shawnee KS USA 913-631-0045
Smith Audio Visual, Inc. Topeka KS USA 913-235-3481
Icon Computers & Software Bridgewater MA USA 508-697-6060
Crimson Tech Cambridge MA USA 617-868-5150
The Camera Company Norwood MA USA 617-769-7810
EMH Systems Auburn ME USA 207-784-2048
Amiga Crossing Cumberland ME USA 207-829-3959
Thalner Electronic Labs Ann Arbor MI USA 313-761-4506
Computer Link, Inc. Garden City MI USA 313-522-6005
Slipped Disk Madison Heights MI USA 810-546-3475
Spectrum Computer Product Prudenville MI USA 517-366-8569
Alpha Video Edina MN USA 800-388-0008
A/V Solutions St. Paul MN USA 612-698-1175
Raymond Commodore Amiga St. Paul MN USA 612-642-9890
Data Grafix Springfield MO USA 417-882-1899
VIP Systems, Inc. Chapel Hill NC USA 919-968-9477
Magic Page Products Winston-Salem NC USA 910-785-3695
Amicom Computer Technology Omaha NE USA 402-556-6160
System Eyes Computer Store Merrimack NH USA 603-424-1188
Sir Render A/V Mays Landing NJ USA 609-625-0472
KBI Systems Mountainside NJ USA 908-654-3600
Integrated Teknologies, Inc. Roselle NJ USA 908-245-1313
Amiga Lynx Network Co. Saddle Brook NJ USA 201-368-0153
Electro-Tech Las Vegas NV USA 702-435-3201
The Microworks Buffalo NY USA 716-873-1856
Mr. Hardware Central Islip NY USA 516-234-8110
Microbyte Computers & Video Churchville NY USA 716-293-3365
Area 52, Inc. Coram NY USA 516-476-1615
Amigo Business Computers East Northport NY USA 516-757-7334
Better Concepts, Inc. Garnerville NY USA 914-786-1711
Armato's Pro Video Glendale NY USA 718-628-6800
Revels-Bey Music Hempstead NY USA 516-565-9404
CTL Electronics New York NY USA 212-233-0754
Tri-State Camera, Inc. New York NY USA 212-633-2290
Seismic Business Systems Poughkeepsie NY USA 914-462-4518
T.J.'s Unlimited Rochester NY USA 716-225-5810
Copperhead Technologies Schenectady NY USA 518-346-3894
Tronix Micro Systems Sloan NY USA 716-668-8176
Paxtron Corporation Spring Valley NY USA 914-578-6522
Software Link, Inc. White Plains NY USA 914-683-2512
Bartha Visual, Inc. Columbus OH USA 614-291-4585
Compuquick Media Center Columbus OH USA 614-235-1180
Neather Realm Software Cuyahoga Falls OH USA 216-928-1738
B&J Video Systems Findlay OH USA 419-424-0903
Industrial Video, Inc. Lorain OH USA 216-233-4000
Penguin Music Store #3 Toledo OH USA 419-882-0961
Media Graphics & Design Beaverton OR USA 503-649-0709 *
Clackamas Computers Clackamas OR USA 503-650-0379
Magic Box, Inc. Corvallis OR USA 541-752-5654
Computer Users Springfield OR USA 541-726-8500
Computer Discount Center Erie PA USA 814-899-6437
New York Camera & Video Feasterville PA USA 215-322-9743
British Magazine Dist., Inc. Hermitage PA USA 412-962-1218
The Lerro Corporation Norristown PA USA 610-650-4100
CDR Systems Pittsburgh PA USA 412-351-1700
Mega Bytes Pittsburgh PA USA 412-653-9050
J&C Repair Rockton PA USA 814-583-5838
Electronic Connection West Reading PA USA 610-372-1010
Kasara Microsystems Hilton Head SC USA 803-842-5058
Via Video Interaction Knoxville TN USA 423-687-4328
Opus 2 Audio & Video Memphis TN USA 901-684-5467
Computer Ease Corpus Christi TX USA 512-882-2275
Metropolitan Computer Products Dallas TX USA 214-702-9119
On Video, Inc. Dallas TX USA 214-406-9292
Microsearch Houston TX USA 713-988-2818
Computer Wise, Inc. Logan UT USA 801-752-2500
Digitechnix Blue Ridge VA USA 540-982-1672
Dewberry's Computers & Supplies Danville VA USA 804-799-0502
HHH Enterprises Hartwood VA USA 540-752-2100 *
Whitlock Group, The Richmond VA USA 804-273-9100
Spectral Multimedia, Inc. Bellevue WA USA 206-451-4075
Amiga Northwest Studio Bothell WA USA 206-488-5664
Computer Concepts Bothell WA USA 206-481-3666
MS Digital Edmonds WA USA 206-742-7051
Tape Duplication Supply Kent WA USA 206-852-1074 *
Envision PC Consulting Lynnwood WA USA 206-469-6775
Omni International Trading Seattle WA USA 206-217-0607
Zipperware Seattle WA USA 206-223-1107
JW's Lil Shoppe Walla Walla WA USA 509-525-5582 *
Camera Corner, Inc. Green Bay WI USA 414-435-5353
Images in Motion, Inc. Waukesha WI USA 414-798-9400
Safe Harbor Waukesha WI USA 800-544-6599
Taylor Pro Audio / Video Wauwatosa WI USA 414-778-0944
Computer & Supply Co., Inc. Charleston WV USA 304-345-3490
Any of these dealers can process your Amiga order. If your local dealer does not
appear on the list, encourage them to sign up.
Dealer Sign-up: Dealers can request an application by faxing their request to
the SMG at (410) 992-9979 or (410) 715-6859. Make your request on
company letterhead. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone and fax
numbers.
Dealers can contact us via phone at (410) 715-6850, via Fax at (410) 992-9979 or
(410) 715-6850, via Internet email at pbielski@interramp.com,
or via CompuServe mail at 72060,3271.
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A M I G A P H O N E C A R D S ( W H A T N E X T ? )
To commemorate the end of uncertainty over the state of the Amiga and the
promise for its exciting future, SoftWood is releasing a set of prepaid, long
distance phone cards. These collectable phone cards can be used to call
anywhere in the world at some of the lowest long distance rates possible!
Each phone card is beautifully printed and comes complete with 10 minutes* of
pre-paid long distance
calling time. You can add long distance call time to
these cards, whenever you want, at the low rate of only .25 a minute*! Each
card is the size and thickness of a credit card, and can be carried easily in
a wallet or purse. Not only will you carry an item that identifies you as one
of the original Amiga owners that kept the Amiga alive, but you can
use these
cards to make long distance calls to anywhere in the world.
The entire set of three cards is specially priced at $19.95 plus $3.00
shipping. Use your Visa or MasterCard
and order your set today by calling
602-431-0949.
Mintage: 1,000 of each card produced 1995
Long Distance: LDDS / HT Technologies
Phone time: 10 minutes* prepaid
Recharge rate: .25 a minute*
Printed by: Brilliant Color Cards
Card Specs: .28mil / poly core / litho back /scratch off
Price: $19.95 for a matched 3 card set
*1 unit = 1 minute for calls within the USA, international rates may vary.
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P H A S E 5 P R I C E L I S T
Phase5 Digital Products is the developer of high quality
hardware products
for the AMIGA computer. Phase5 has devoted
considerable time and money to bring
to market the best Amiga hardware upgrades available. Phase5 is the Developer
of the FastLane Z3, the Blizzard series of accelerators,
the CyberStorm and the
CyberVision64. The Cyberstorm was the world's first
fully implemented 68060
accelerator.
PRICE LIST
CyberStorm 4000 68060 $1374.00 68060 Accelerator for the Amiga 4000
CyberStorm SCSI $ 249.00 Fast SCSI-II Module for CyberStorm
CyberStorm I/O $ 549.00 SCSI-II, Ethernet, Fast Serial
CyberVision64 2MB $ 469.00 24-bit Graphics Board, 2MB
CyberVision64 4MB $ 599.00 24-bit Graphics Board, 4MB
Blizzard 1260 Turbo $ 949.00 68060 Accelerator for Amiga 1200
Blizzard 1260 SCSI Module $ 169.00 Fast SCSI-II DMA Controller
Blizzard 1230-IV Turbo $ 269.00 68030 50Mhz Accelerator for Amiga
1200
Blizzard 1230-IV SCSI Module $ 169.00 Fast SCSI-II DMA Controller
Blizzard 1220/4 $ 299.00 4 MB Turbo Memory Board
Blizzard 1220/ADD4 $ 249.00 4 MB Upgrade for 1220/4
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G G 2 B U S + F O R B I G B O X A M I G A S
The GG2 Bus+ bridgecard lets you lets you use AT-compatible IBM plug-in
cards in your Amiga PC slots as Amiga devices, controlled by Amiga
software.
PC HARDWARE SUPPORT
The GG2 Bus+ bridgecard will support almost all non-DMA AT-compatible
(8 MHz bus capable) PC plug-in boards. This includes such popular items
as internal modems, multi-IO boards, non-DMA ethernet boards, VGA boards,
A/D boards, etc. Access to the PC cards is at full Amiga Zorro II bus
speed unless wait state support is turned on.
The following IBM AT bus signals are supported:
IO address space from hex $0000 to $7FFF (first 32K)
Memory address space from hex $90000 to $FFFFF (440K)
16 bit data bus
All AT bus interrupts
Wait states (IOCHRDY signal) for both IO and memory access
14.31818 MHz clock (OSC signal) from on-board crystal oscillator
7.2 MHz processor clock (CLK signal)
BALE signal
AMIGA HARDWARE DETAILS
The GG2 Bus+ bridgecard occupies one Zorro II slot aligned with an IBM AT
slot in an Amiga 2000, 2500, 3000, or 4000. It has essentially the same form
factor as a normal bridgeboard. You will need at least one additional open
PC-AT slot for your plug-in PC card. The GG2 Bus+ requires 1 Megabyte
of autoconfig memory space to be available to correctly map all of the
PC memory locations. All address and data lines to the PC bus are buffered
to avoid loading.
ON-BOARD REGISTERS
The GG2 Bus+ bridgecard includes 3 software accessible registers for
the control of wait state and interrupt support. The default setting of
wait state support after reset is controlled by an on-board jumper.
AMIGA ENVOY BUNDLE
Software Results Enterprises offers the Amiga Envoy networking package (two
machine license) bundled with a GG2-Bus+ card for an additional $45US, no
extra charge for shipping. Amiga Envoy can be purchased by our customers
at a later time for the same $45US, plus $3 domestic shipping, $5 Canadian
shipping, or $10 international shipping.
Software Results Enterprises
(makers of the GG2 Bus+)
erd\@kumiss.infinet.com Ethan Dicks
sevant\@infinet.com C. "Sevant" Baum
sales\@kumiss.infinet.com Sales-related mail
support\@kumiss.infinet.com Support-related mail
listserv\@kumiss.infinet.com Kumiss' listserv
GG2-list\@kumiss.infinet.com GG2 Bus+ mailing list
Software Results Enterprises
2447 N. 4th St., Ste. B
Columbus, OH 43202-2706
U.S.A.
voice: +1 614 262 9146
fax: call first
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A M I G A V I D E O B A C K U P U P D A T E
Dear Video Backup System Amiga users,
I would like to announce 2 things:
1. I moved from The Netherlands to New York City! After this big move,
the address for Lyppens Software Productions has become:
Lyppens Software Productions
152 E.84 th Street, Apt 2d
New York, NY 10028
USA
Tel/Fax: +1-212-7440973
2. The Video Backup System Amiga is a product that lets you hook up
your VCR to the Amiga and use it to back up your hard disk or
other data to video tape. It's very affordable and very reliable.
The price has been reduced to US$69,-!
A Web page is now available with technical details and specifications
of the VBS package: http://www.stack.urc.tue.nl/~hugo/vbsinfo.htm
If you have any questions, please contact me at the address above or by
sending an E-mail to: hugo.lyppens@fw.gs.com.
Sincerely,
Hugo Lyppens
LYPPENS SOFTWARE PRODUCTIONS
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