The (one and only) CUSA thread - Page 29

AmigaFriend · 22 March 2012, 22:37

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/c...ram-and-an-op/

Now $500 cheaper!

keitha1200 · 23 March 2012, 19:05

There's only one little problem with above product. If you examining the picture's a little closer! you'll notice it's merely a poor photoshop job of some else's pictures (check the commodore badge).

Just another bad joke, in a long line of bad jokes! They should stick to cheap Chinese imported bathroom furniture

Pyromania · 24 March 2012, 03:20

What's everyones problem? We already preordered 1000 of these.

keitha1200 · 24 March 2012, 09:32

Anyone here willing to take advantage of CUSA new franchise? Minimum order of 5 units! prices ranging upto $5000. I believe this special offer is only available for the first 100 people, who sign-up to CUSA fantastic offer.

Quite a slightly different approach to the earlier $1000 'upfront' deposit, for a new Amiga. The question is: is anyone that stupid by buying into this scam/ponzi scheme?

gilgamesh · 24 March 2012, 10:10

Good thing is, it can't get any weirder.

spannernick · 24 March 2012, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyromania

What's everyones problem? We already preordered 1000 of these.

Can you see...you are just buying a PC in a Amiga case for a lot of money when you can DIY for a lot less..

It shouldn't say Amiga on it,it should say "MUG" on it..

Amiga1992 · 24 March 2012, 16:24

Thank god it's only $1,995 now!
I love it how they reduced the price. Meaning they didn't have to charge it like that at all at the first place.

What a piece of shit!!

TCD · 24 March 2012, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

I love it how they reduced the price. Meaning they didn't have to charge it like that at all at the first place.

No shit?

You mean they actually know they aren't going to sell many machines and thus make them a hell lot too expensive for the hardware? I'd never thought about it that way...

Pyromania · 24 March 2012, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by spannernick

Can you see...you are just buying a PC in a Amiga case for a lot of money when you can DIY for a lot less..

It shouldn't say Amiga on it,it should say "MUG" on it..

You do realize we did not really buy any right?

stevsurv · 25 March 2012, 14:22

Update: Citing "consumer outcry," Commodore has lowered the entry price of the machine you see above to $1,995. For those of you who paid $500 more yesterday -- well, as least you've got a refund headed your way.

Siggy999 · 25 March 2012, 15:45

*shakes head*

I just don't 'get it'. The only business plan I can see in action seems to be to get older nostalgic enthusiasts to overpay for a PC in a custom case... wouldn't a smarter move have been to simply sell reasonably priced custom cases for enthusiasts to do with as they will? I could see the appeal for a case for someone wishing to build a dedicated emulation machine - I'd have probably done it and housed a PC in one running X-Amiga or maybe even Amithlon.

Given that new esoteric and expensive platforms are (IMO) also beyond the reach of many, and that todays graphics and sound cards are pretty much the logical extension of the 'custom chip' concept, the only really 'Amigaish' option for a 'new Amiga' would be the ability to run the latest OS by Hyperion (who, see above, are currently following the esoteric hardware route).

So a business model that gouges the few likely customers and alienates your largest potential starter market - to me - just seems to make absolutely zero business sense.

Honestly - a show of hands - *IF* all that was being sold here was a reasonably priced and decently made custom case (and by reasonable I mean obviously slightly more expensive than what is already available, but not by some massive amount) - to house whatever you wanted to put inside (SAM, minimig, emulation PC, hacked up classic AMI) - who would have a different opinion of this move, and who would be a likely customer?

I'm curious.

TCD · 25 March 2012, 16:00

Actually a decently priced 'lookalike' case would really not be a bad idea (not that I would be personally interested, but I see the point). You can buy their C64 case on its own, but of course it's totally overpriced : http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64Select.aspx

Like Indy's father said in the Holy Grail... let it go...

Paul_s · 25 March 2012, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpect

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/c...ram-and-an-op/

Now $500 cheaper!

Reminds me of the Fujitsu Q900/9000. Whilst not as well equipped it's significantly cheaper (and looks nicer imo).

spannernick · 25 March 2012, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyromania

You do realize we did not really buy any right?

Yes I was just going with the flow..

Bamiga2002 · 26 March 2012, 09:51

"OK so now we have two recognizeable brand names in our possession from the past and ok what shall we do....slam both of'em on a PC case with PC innards"

Win!!! or not....

Innovation in its finest hooray!

Merlin · 26 March 2012, 12:13

After a bit of research, we've found that the Amiga Mini case is actually a Streacom F1C, the motherboard is a Zotac Z68ITX-B-E Supreme. Add in a Pico PSU, some DDR3, an i7 CPU and a Blu-Ray drive and you'd be just about a match for what they are setting as the Amiga Mini, except that you would have saved yourself a bundle. Download Commodore Vision OS (it's Linux Mint with a wallpaper skin) and wallah!!

Kitty · 01 April 2012, 14:43

CUSA aka Commodore USA have finally decided to listen to the Commodore Scene rather than targeting the general public with poorly made Commodore badged personal computers with lame versions of Linux on them.
The new ‘Commodore 64 Plus’ will have the very same specs as when it was first released in August 1982 albeit a few new extra bits and pieces to bring it up to date with current technology. Below is a list of a few of the extra enhancements which you may find appealing ;-)

-Dual SID with Stereo out
-Original Kernel Rom and JiffyDOS (Switchable)
-Scart, VGA, and HDMi (1080p)
-SDCard HxC Floppy Emulation
-4x DSub Joystick Ports
-4x USB2 and 2x USB3
-120GB Solid State HD
-Original and C64C Design
-Compatible with Original Commodore 64 Applications and Games.

Prices haven’t been confirmed yet, but if its anything near the pricing of their new machine the ‘Amiga Mini’ I would start saving now!

Source: http://www.commodoreusa.net

chocolate_boy · 01 April 2012, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitty

CUSA aka Commodore USA have finally decided to listen to the Commodore Scene rather than targeting the general public with poorly made Commodore badged personal computers with lame versions of Linux on them.
The new ‘Commodore 64 Plus’ will have the very same specs as when it was first released in August 1982 albeit a few new extra bits and pieces to bring it up to date with current technology. Below is a list of a few of the extra enhancements which you may find appealing ;-)

-Dual SID with Stereo out
-Original Kernel Rom and JiffyDOS (Switchable)
-Scart, VGA, and HDMi (1080p)
-SDCard HxC Floppy Emulation
-4x DSub Joystick Ports
-4x USB2 and 2x USB3
-120GB Solid State HD
-Original and C64C Design
-Compatible with Original Commodore 64 Applications and Games.

Prices haven’t been confirmed yet, but if its anything near the pricing of their new machine the ‘Amiga Mini’ I would start saving now!

Source: http://www.commodoreusa.net

It's after midday, jokes on you, you're the fool!

FOL · 01 April 2012, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by chocolate_boy

It's after midday, jokes on you, you're the fool!

lol.

spannernick · 01 April 2012, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitty

CUSA aka Commodore USA have finally decided to listen to the Commodore Scene rather than targeting the general public with poorly made Commodore badged personal computers with lame versions of Linux on them.
The new ‘Commodore 64 Plus’ will have the very same specs as when it was first released in August 1982 albeit a few new extra bits and pieces to bring it up to date with current technology. Below is a list of a few of the extra enhancements which you may find appealing ;-)

-Dual SID with Stereo out
-Original Kernel Rom and JiffyDOS (Switchable)
-Scart, VGA, and HDMi (1080p)
-SDCard HxC Floppy Emulation
-4x DSub Joystick Ports
-4x USB2 and 2x USB3
-120GB Solid State HD
-Original and C64C Design
-Compatible with Original Commodore 64 Applications and Games.

Prices haven’t been confirmed yet, but if its anything near the pricing of their new machine the ‘Amiga Mini’ I would start saving now!

Source: http://www.commodoreusa.net

You can see the link when you hover over it but its funny...

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22 March 2012, 22:37	#561
AmigaFriend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sesimbra/Portugal Posts: 1,462	http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/c...ram-and-an-op/ Now $500 cheaper!

23 March 2012, 19:05	#562
keitha1200 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tayside Posts: 181	There's only one little problem with above product. If you examining the picture's a little closer! you'll notice it's merely a poor photoshop job of some else's pictures (check the commodore badge). Just another bad joke, in a long line of bad jokes! They should stick to cheap Chinese imported bathroom furniture

24 March 2012, 03:20	#563
Pyromania Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,375	What's everyones problem? We already preordered 1000 of these.

24 March 2012, 09:32	#564
keitha1200 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tayside Posts: 181	Anyone here willing to take advantage of CUSA new franchise? Minimum order of 5 units! prices ranging upto $5000. I believe this special offer is only available for the first 100 people, who sign-up to CUSA fantastic offer. Quite a slightly different approach to the earlier $1000 'upfront' deposit, for a new Amiga. The question is: is anyone that stupid by buying into this scam/ponzi scheme?

24 March 2012, 10:10	#565
gilgamesh Linux snob Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 997	Good thing is, it can't get any weirder.

24 March 2012, 16:24	#567
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Thank god it's only $1,995 now! I love it how they reduced the price. Meaning they didn't have to charge it like that at all at the first place. What a piece of shit!!

25 March 2012, 14:22	#570
stevsurv Beta 1.666 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: in 1985 Posts: 384	Update: Citing "consumer outcry," Commodore has lowered the entry price of the machine you see above to $1,995. For those of you who paid $500 more yesterday -- well, as least you've got a refund headed your way.

25 March 2012, 15:45	#571
Siggy999 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas/Nevada Posts: 103	shakes head I just don't 'get it'. The only business plan I can see in action seems to be to get older nostalgic enthusiasts to overpay for a PC in a custom case... wouldn't a smarter move have been to simply sell reasonably priced custom cases for enthusiasts to do with as they will? I could see the appeal for a case for someone wishing to build a dedicated emulation machine - I'd have probably done it and housed a PC in one running X-Amiga or maybe even Amithlon. Given that new esoteric and expensive platforms are (IMO) also beyond the reach of many, and that todays graphics and sound cards are pretty much the logical extension of the 'custom chip' concept, the only really 'Amigaish' option for a 'new Amiga' would be the ability to run the latest OS by Hyperion (who, see above, are currently following the esoteric hardware route). So a business model that gouges the few likely customers and alienates your largest potential starter market - to me - just seems to make absolutely zero business sense. Honestly - a show of hands - IF all that was being sold here was a reasonably priced and decently made custom case (and by reasonable I mean obviously slightly more expensive than what is already available, but not by some massive amount) - to house whatever you wanted to put inside (SAM, minimig, emulation PC, hacked up classic AMI) - who would have a different opinion of this move, and who would be a likely customer? I'm curious.

25 March 2012, 16:00	#572
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,612	Actually a decently priced 'lookalike' case would really not be a bad idea (not that I would be personally interested, but I see the point). You can buy their C64 case on its own, but of course it's totally overpriced : http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64Select.aspx Like Indy's father said in the Holy Grail... let it go...

26 March 2012, 09:51	#575
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	"OK so now we have two recognizeable brand names in our possession from the past and ok what shall we do....slam both of'em on a PC case with PC innards" Win!!! or not.... Innovation in its finest hooray!

26 March 2012, 12:13	#576
Merlin AmiBay MegaMod Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Age: 62 Posts: 1,163	After a bit of research, we've found that the Amiga Mini case is actually a Streacom F1C, the motherboard is a Zotac Z68ITX-B-E Supreme. Add in a Pico PSU, some DDR3, an i7 CPU and a Blu-Ray drive and you'd be just about a match for what they are setting as the Amiga Mini, except that you would have saved yourself a bundle. Download Commodore Vision OS (it's Linux Mint with a wallpaper skin) and wallah!!

01 April 2012, 14:43	#577
Kitty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 1,532	CUSA aka Commodore USA have finally decided to listen to the Commodore Scene rather than targeting the general public with poorly made Commodore badged personal computers with lame versions of Linux on them. The new ‘Commodore 64 Plus’ will have the very same specs as when it was first released in August 1982 albeit a few new extra bits and pieces to bring it up to date with current technology. Below is a list of a few of the extra enhancements which you may find appealing ;-) -Dual SID with Stereo out -Original Kernel Rom and JiffyDOS (Switchable) -Scart, VGA, and HDMi (1080p) -SDCard HxC Floppy Emulation -4x DSub Joystick Ports -4x USB2 and 2x USB3 -120GB Solid State HD -Original and C64C Design -Compatible with Original Commodore 64 Applications and Games. Prices haven’t been confirmed yet, but if its anything near the pricing of their new machine the ‘Amiga Mini’ I would start saving now! Source: http://www.commodoreusa.net

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