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05 January 2010, 14:04
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05 January 2010, 14:05
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05 January 2010, 14:12
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So it's more powerful Amiga hardware with a fully programmable coprocessor.
I find it interesting, and it's good to see a new platform being developed. One thing confuses me though, how would multitasking working with that XMOS chip? Surely it can only "be" one thing at one time? |
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05 January 2010, 14:12
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They state on the X1000 site that "Commodore did with the A1000, we're aiming at the high-end first, with a powerful desktop computer aimed at the professional and serious hobbyist markets (although you won't have to wait until summer, and it should be a little cheaper!)"
I think they mean that the A1000 was released in Summer 1985 (July 24th) and cost 1295 USD. The X1000 will be less expensive and out before the Summer..... :-) !!! BUT Is that less than the 1985 1295USD or the equivalent today of 1950USD ??? |
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05 January 2010, 14:18
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They said SAM was for the low-end. What did a SAM board cost?
EDIT: €600-€700 Btw. I like the new design. 
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05 January 2010, 14:33
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Very interesting, and aimed fairly and squarely at hackers (in the old sense of the world) if I understand it right.
Consider me intrigued. This makes a lot more sense than trying to create Super AGA++, etc, where it is impossible to compete... |
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05 January 2010, 14:47
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 It's a good move, trying to give the platform a USP again. With a bit of luck it will get a foothold and that will allow the platform as a whole to get more competitive.
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05 January 2010, 15:11
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Let's hope they don't screw it this time. It must be affordable and not tied to A OS. We need Linux drivers for that baby, too.
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05 January 2010, 15:18
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AmigaOne X1000 Specs
* ATX Formfactor * Dual-core PowerISA™ v2.04+ CPU * "Xena" XMOS XS1-L1 128 SDS * 7.1 channel HD audio * 4x DDR2 RAM slots * 10x USB 2.0 * 1x Gigabit Ethernet * 2x PCIe x16 slots (1x16 or 2x8) * 2x PCIe x1 slots * 1x Xorro slot * 2x PCI legacy slots * 2x RS232 * 4x SATA 2 connectors * 1x IDE connector * JTAG connector * 1x Compact Flash |
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05 January 2010, 15:20
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this might be a dumb question but what oS is going to run on this hardware ?
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05 January 2010, 15:23
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05 January 2010, 15:29
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Why would it be in anyone's interest for it to run Linux (other than within a VM environment on it?)
Keeping AmigaOS as the native OS gives it a USP combined with the hardware USP. Just making it another linux box means it's really absolutely nothing to do with Amiga... Sure we can argue that AOS isn't Amiga until we all run out of breath, but it's *something*
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05 January 2010, 15:35
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XMOS is advertising the XS1_L1 for <€5,-
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05 January 2010, 15:35
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Definitely are interesting news. Will keep an eye on it.
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05 January 2010, 16:29
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X1000? I think I will die scared as I will see the price!!!
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05 January 2010, 16:53
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use this site http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/ put as 'desired' year the 2008 (I think the values for 2009/2010 are not updated)... have fun...  chris |
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05 January 2010, 17:31
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Interesting I *think* XMOS was formed by former employees of my current company.
They all used to work for INMOS who developed the Amiga/Atari transputer. |
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05 January 2010, 17:43
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05 January 2010, 17:46
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05 January 2010, 17:47
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If cant run my old games and demos, sorry but not interested
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