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Amiga 1200, anybody got one they want to get rid of?

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  1. Subarubrat

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    #1 Subarubrat, Sep 30, 2014
    I am restoring an arcade game that uses an Amiga 1200 as the guts, can't find one on eBay (other than international) and can't find any on CL or the usual sources. If you happen to have one in the closet please PM me.
     
  2. Fast_ian

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    #2 Fast_ian, Sep 30, 2014
    Don't most of these 'restorations' now run in an emulator on a PC?

    I'm *way* out of touch, but vague bells are ringing that an emulator is faster and probably cheaper these days!

    Cheers,
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    #3 Jedi, Sep 30, 2014
    "Geez why don't you buy a Apple IIgs and do it right? It's VASTLY superior " LOL

    :D:D

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  4. Subarubrat

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    #4 Subarubrat, Sep 30, 2014
    But not original.
     
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    #5 Fast_ian, Oct 1, 2014
    Very true. Fair comment.

    But, and I'm not trying to be 'funny' here, but does it matter? Is it worth more? Does that matter? It's an arcade game, not a Daytona at Pebble after all! ;)

    Cheers,
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  6. Pantera1523

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    #6 Pantera1523, Oct 4, 2014
    Scott where in Virginia are you? There is a used computer store in Woodbridge that may have some Amigas. L&Y Electronics, lots of old PC stuff, but sometimes you get lucky. I bought some old Cisco routers from there once. Just missed out on a whole box of old Sun Equipment.

    I'm sure there are othe used computer stores in the area. Wouldn't hurt to look there.
     
  7. Subarubrat

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    #7 Subarubrat, Oct 4, 2014
    It matters to me, kind of like swapping a small block into a 355, as long as it isn't moving or running and the deck is closed who can tell. Until you drive it or open the hood then everything is all wrong.

    Still looking if anyone has one in a basement!
     
  8. DevonL

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    #8 DevonL, Oct 4, 2014
    OT, but that was my very first computer!! :D
     
  9. Argosy

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    #9 Argosy, Oct 10, 2014
    you may consider an Amiga CD32 also, which is basically an A1200 with CD-ROM and an Akiko chip added. It should work as there was even a kit to turn a CD32 into a towered version of 1200 IIRC.
     
  10. FarmerDave

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    #10 FarmerDave, Oct 16, 2014
    What arcade game?
     
  11. Robin

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    #11 Robin, Oct 16, 2014
    Thread got my attention since Amigas got me where I am today.. big fan. A quick Google search pulled up this place that appears to build them for you for a reasonable price: www.amigakit.com - Amiga A1200 Built To Order

    I'm sure you've probably checked with every source out there, but it's worth a shot.
     
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    #12 rdefabri, Oct 16, 2014
    Would love to have one. I'm a major Atari geek (cut my teeth on an Atari 800 starting in 1980), and Jay Miner had a HUGE hand in the design of the Amiga.

    Great technology for the time - Mr. Miner left us too soon, as did the Amiga.. RIP.

    Glad to see you can get one of these still. I'd add that to my wish list of Simmons SDS1000 (had one when younger) and an Apple Newton...
     

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