c64

[List, Christopher]

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Chris (the Hex) [SMTP:the_hex at relay-1.ziplink.net]
> Sent:	Wednesday, February 10, 1999 10:59 PM
> To:	Plinio Andres Barraza
> Cc:	synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl
> Subject:	Re: c64
> Instead, try combing flea markets, tech swap meets, and even used computer
> resellers for old 386's and 486's.  You will be able to pick this stuff up
> dirt cheap and have the comfort of knowing you're dealing with technology
> which is at least somewhat "normal" in today's world.  Heck, you can pick
> up
> a used low-end Pentium system in some places for less than $200 now!
> 
	You might also want to consider a cheap used Mac. I found Pascal on
the old Macs (that I used in school) to be incredibly fun and easy
programming.

	...but speaking of cheap PCs, I've been pricing out PC upgrades for
myself and others lately. I've found that you can put together a brand new,
*name brand parts* machine with; 8mb AGPx2 video, 128mb 100Mhz SDRAM, 4Gb
HD, 40x CDrom, Celeron 300A overclocked to 450 MHz with a big ass CPU fan to
keep it cool, case and floppy for under $700!  The most expensive part being
the RAM at $190. If you want 64Mb, knock off another $90. - This is with
only two suppliers, if you used more you could probably get the price even
lower by getting the cheapest price anywhere for each part, but then the
cost of shipping all those separate boxes outweighs the savings. Regardless,
I've been amazed at how cheap this stuff is!

	- CList