Amiga VS PC question

d4rk3lf · 15 October 2020, 22:49

Ok, this is the situation:

You've being captured, blindfolded, and dragged into the deserted island where you are suppose to choose between:
- Amiga 500, 1MB Ram, HD, and all games and apps available for the platform.
- 386 DX/40Mhz, 4MB Ram, HD, Sound Blaster 16, Joystick, and all games and apps available for the platform.

What would you choose?
And why?

Rotareneg · 15 October 2020, 23:03

d4rk3lf · 15 October 2020, 23:11

LOL

You must choose captain Picard!
There's no escaping the fate.

roondar · 15 October 2020, 23:14

Though this is a silly thread that has all the potential for becoming a nasty, nasty place... I did vote, for the A500.

Reason: it's what I had back then, it's what I loved back then (and indeed still do today even though I use my A1200 more often). Frankly, in the "real world" that's far more important to me than which system may or may not be "better" or have "better games"

d4rk3lf · 15 October 2020, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by roondar

Though this is a silly thread that has all the potential for becoming a nasty, nasty place... I did vote, for the A500.

Thanks.
Indeed, it wasn't meant to be very serious thread.

But then again, I often hear comparison A500 VS 286, then I thought of this scenario, and my thoughts that I would choose A500 way before 386.

Of course, not blaming anyone who choose differently (or even 286).

Btw, it's not always the case that everyone loves it's own computer.
I had C64, when I "met" A500 and 386 (at my friend house), and I am all for A500, and love it, all the way, much before then I (few years later) purchased A1200.

roondar · 15 October 2020, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by d4rk3lf

Btw, it's not always the case that everyone loves it's own computer.
I had C64, when I "met" A500 and 386 (at my friend house), and I am all for A500, and love it, all the way, much before then I (few years later) purchased A1200.

Don't tell anyone... But the first six months or so of my A500 ownership I was actually a bit disappointed, I missed my C64 a lot. Wasn't until I got a 512KB memory expansion, some more games and a couple of killer coverdisks with non-game stuff on it that it started to become more and more the computer I loved.

It's harsh going from owning 500 or so games to owning err, 5

malko · 15 October 2020, 23:39

Voted for the A500 even if I know it would be useless in a deserted island as I wouldn't know where to plug it

marcfrick2112 · 15 October 2020, 23:45

Had to choose the A500, my first miggy. Though like roondar it wasn't until I upgraded it, that it became my 'dream computer'. Rev. 5 mobo 2mb chip, 32mb fast, '030 and '882 @ 50 MHz, 1gb HDD, Zip drive, DCTV....dang, I miss that machine... ??

Foebane · 15 October 2020, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by malko

Voted for the A500 even if I know it would be useless in a deserted island as I wouldn't know where to plug it

The whole point is there would be enough power points available for either equipment.

Amigajay · 15 October 2020, 23:49

Another PC v Amiga thread just what we wanted! This will end peacefully i’m sure.

Edit: to not just state the obvious word of warning!

My choice is undoubtably the A500, no DOS IBM PC would slither through my fingers had i ever the choice.

Foebane · 15 October 2020, 23:58

I voted A500.

Do, pray tell, what games of any worth were available on a 386?

Seiya · 15 October 2020, 23:59

i would chose 386 because more powerful than A500 and more games. Many years ago i was fascinating by Amiga graphics and sound, but in the games these entries are not always the first thing to watch.

d4rk3lf · 16 October 2020, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by malko

Voted for the A500 even if I know it would be useless in a deserted island as I wouldn't know where to plug it

The idea is: You have all electricity... all that you want... but alone, with one machine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seiya

i would chose 386 because more powerful than A500 and more games. Many years ago i was fascinating by Amiga graphics and sound, but in the games these entries are not always the first thing to watch.

Thanks man.

And thanks for explaining why.

malko · 16 October 2020, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foebane

The whole point is there would be enough power points available for either equipment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by d4rk3lf

The idea is: You have all electricity... all that you want... but alone, with one machine. [...]

That's cool

. Being alone will be boring but with an A500, it would be less because even if I don't play, I could still listen to the games's tracks to spend time (as there are plenty of excellent one)

Daedalus · 16 October 2020, 00:37

Tricky. Neither hold any significant interest for me over the other - both are too slow and clunky to be fun to use in a serious way, and while the games will be more appealing on the Amiga, if we're talking period values, the 386 would be worth more and thus will get me more when I sell it on.

amiman99 · 16 October 2020, 00:37

What year?

d4rk3lf · 16 October 2020, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by amiman99

what year?

2032

amiman99 · 16 October 2020, 01:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by d4rk3lf

2032

Then It's A500.
Why?, It's easier to get it going, more compact, games I know.

Can I have demos and MODs too?

Pyromania · 16 October 2020, 04:21

Why is this even a poll on an Amiga Forum?

d4rk3lf · 16 October 2020, 05:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyromania

Why is this even a poll on an Amiga Forum?

Because I expect even Amiga man, to be somewhat objective.

View Poll Results: What would you choose?
386	15	24.59%
Amiga 500	43	70.49%
Neither, I'd tell my captures, to bring me the woman, so we can watch sunrise, or to kill me.	3	4.92%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

15 October 2020, 22:49	#1
d4rk3lf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Novi Sad, Serbia Posts: 1,645	Amiga VS PC question Ok, this is the situation: You've being captured, blindfolded, and dragged into the deserted island where you are suppose to choose between: - Amiga 500, 1MB Ram, HD, and all games and apps available for the platform. - 386 DX/40Mhz, 4MB Ram, HD, Sound Blaster 16, Joystick, and all games and apps available for the platform. What would you choose? And why?

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15 October 2020, 23:03	#2
Rotareneg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 324

15 October 2020, 23:11	#3
d4rk3lf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Novi Sad, Serbia Posts: 1,645	LOL You must choose captain Picard! There's no escaping the fate.

15 October 2020, 23:14	#4
roondar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,409	Though this is a silly thread that has all the potential for becoming a nasty, nasty place... I did vote, for the A500. Reason: it's what I had back then, it's what I loved back then (and indeed still do today even though I use my A1200 more often). Frankly, in the "real world" that's far more important to me than which system may or may not be "better" or have "better games"

15 October 2020, 23:39	#7
malko Ex nihilo nihil Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CH Posts: 4,856	Voted for the A500 even if I know it would be useless in a deserted island as I wouldn't know where to plug it

15 October 2020, 23:45	#8
marcfrick2112 Amiga Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Age: 53 Posts: 179	Had to choose the A500, my first miggy. Though like roondar it wasn't until I upgraded it, that it became my 'dream computer'. Rev. 5 mobo 2mb chip, 32mb fast, '030 and '882 @ 50 MHz, 1gb HDD, Zip drive, DCTV....dang, I miss that machine... ??

15 October 2020, 23:49	#10
Amigajay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: > Posts: 2,881	Another PC v Amiga thread just what we wanted! This will end peacefully i’m sure. Edit: to not just state the obvious word of warning! My choice is undoubtably the A500, no DOS IBM PC would slither through my fingers had i ever the choice.

15 October 2020, 23:58	#11
Foebane Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cardiff, UK Age: 51 Posts: 2,871	I voted A500. Do, pray tell, what games of any worth were available on a 386?

15 October 2020, 23:59	#12
Seiya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 2,342	i would chose 386 because more powerful than A500 and more games. Many years ago i was fascinating by Amiga graphics and sound, but in the games these entries are not always the first thing to watch.

16 October 2020, 00:37	#15
Daedalus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin, then Glasgow Posts: 6,334	Tricky. Neither hold any significant interest for me over the other - both are too slow and clunky to be fun to use in a serious way, and while the games will be more appealing on the Amiga, if we're talking period values, the 386 would be worth more and thus will get me more when I sell it on.

16 October 2020, 00:37	#16
amiman99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX USA Age: 50 Posts: 1,184	What year?

16 October 2020, 04:21	#19
Pyromania Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,375	Why is this even a poll on an Amiga Forum?

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