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Chance of buying an A1 XE second hand
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The subject line says it all

The machine is an A1-XE, G4 running at 800MHz and comes with 128MB of RAM and a Radeon 7000. It could me mine for 300 UKP <grin>

The seller tells me it has had a fix for the IDE, but I am not particulaly sure what he means by that

Could someone shed some light? I do recall there was an issue with the articia that affected UDMA and USB (or was it ethernet?)

It would make a rather nice yultide addition to my collection, but I'd prefer to know exactly what I'm getting for my money.

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The IDE fix is a motherboard modification which fixes a bus arbitration issue between the VIA IDE controller and the Ethernet chip. Without the fix, using the VIA IDE controller with DMA enabled and Ethernet at the same time will lock up the bus.

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Absolute bargain in this market.
It could do with 512 mb ram really tho.

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The xe can be fixed to work good. 128mb ram is a bit too small though! But just remember that some people have been selling amiga stuff that hasn't existed,just be a bit careful,otherwise good luck and buy it

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So, time to bite some hands off?

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whats his name and contact :) i wont steal it from under your nose i promise really

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whats his name and contact :) i wont steal it from under your nose i promise really


no you'll borrow it for life?

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@Besilly

Not trying to steal it from your hands,just that i just read articles on both aw and amiga.org that people have bought hw but never got any. It would be sad to throw money out the window. But i do hope you get the A1. Nice piece of hardware,with the best os ever

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Don`t "besilly" and cough any money up without seeing it first.

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The subject line says it all

The machine is an A1-XE, G4 running at 800MHz and comes with 128MB of RAM and a Radeon 7000. It could me mine for 300 UKP <grin>

The seller tells me it has had a fix for the IDE.


Putting aside the current absence of hardware, it's not a bargain, but not rip off as well. If I was offered, I would really consider this as a broken cpu replacement for my A1.


And don't forget the OS4 CD...

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I would buy it as a spare A1 for that cost

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The machine is an A1-XE, G4 running at 800MHz and comes with 128MB of RAM and a Radeon 7000. It could me mine for 300 UKP <grin>


Putting aside the current absence of hardware, it's not a bargain, but not rip off as well. If I was offered, I would really consider this as a broken cpu replacement for my A1.


Personally I'd say it is a bargain - given that the seller could get twice that amount without too much effort, I reckon.

OK, they cost less than that new, but supply and demand being what they are, in this case demand=rather high, supply=practically nil, ?300 is worth it. And you won't get many other chances to get a G4-powered OS4 machine for a little while I reckon....[1]

[1] Hope I'm wrong!

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concidering my A1 cost me around $2500AUD (approx 900 UKP )

i say its a bargain alright

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[Troll mode on]

He's got the Fanboys slavvering hasn't he !!



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Are we nearly there yet ?
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Putting aside the current absence of hardware, it's not a bargain, but not rip off as well. If I was offered, I would really consider this as a broken cpu replacement for my A1.


Personally I'd say it is a bargain - given that the seller could get twice that amount without too much effort, I reckon.
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Isn't this exactly what I said? Throw the abscence of hardware back into the equation: you will find it a bargain
As to "twice that amount", there was a ps3 from the batch that was sold at the day of its release, it went on EBay for 15kUS$. Half the price might seem a bargain to some people, to others --- not.

I would call fair selling it at price of a new one. Going up as high as twice the price is a rip off. That's my opinion.

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And you won't get many other chances to get a G4-powered OS4 machine for a little while I reckon....[1]

[1] Hope I'm wrong!


Me hopes too.

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Thanks for the info and cautionary warnings.

It seemed a good deal so far, so I think I'll keep his details to myself for just a while yet

I asked the seller if he would mail me a shot of the board and if possible the fixes.

I just received a picture and have submitted it to the hardware section of the gallery.

I'm hoping if someone can confirm the fixes. It appears to be just a pair of wires to me

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Can't you post the image here in this thread?

You can make some quick cash by buying it of him and selling to me.

Check your PM.

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It appears to be just a pair of wires to me


Yes only a few wires, on the top of the motherboard and under the motherboard, this is requierd fix in my option, but I believe you can get around the problem whit SIL controller like some did.

There exist also an USB fix, some of the USB signals should be connected to resistors that should be grounded or connected to 5V DC (don?t remember) , I do not remember the details on that.

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I just received a picture and have submitted it to the hardware section of the gallery.

Please host the pic yourself and link to it in the forum here.

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FYI - Sorry guys but BeSilly is on timeout for a while. I don't know if this used A1-XE thing is a charade or not but his Billsey infatuation earned him some time off.

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