8 hours ago, maktos said:
Hmmm.... I wonder if they're trying to release and cash in on some of that pent-up demand for the X16, before the dev kits become available?
There are probably a number of people who like either, but can only afford one. We are talking about $600, not $50.
So the first system to market gets the sales from this group of people, and probably their long-term support (developing for the platform) as well.
Yes, they probably will cash in on the vacuum/void here. Then again, Mega 65 is more accessible to Germany and some other European countries than it would be from North America and vice versa. Always room for both, or more than two.
Speaking of which, on this side of Earth (North America), there is Foenix "C256 U" and the 68K A2560; both are shipping this week (I've seen at least a 1/2 dozen people lining up for it over there from this forum). It's something new and interesting that is real, has modern graphics, a fast clock speed, uses PS/2 kbd / mouse, is 65xx* based (for the most part) but also has C compilers and other tools available and piles of memory. Who can say 'no' to something that cost $220? (don't answer that ?).
Holding out for something $50 or something $450 or more is sort of a non-starter for me. I'm hungry and Foenix sits in the sweet spot but no, it won't run Pet Basic programs or C64 SW. It does has SID sound (and more), and other niceties.
