Thanks for all the information and honest opinions. Yes it does have a RF out on it i just prefer a higher quality output than RF but i was thinking the same the way prices look found a power supply on best electronics for $40 and floppy drives are looking to be over $100 so i figure for another 60 bucks might as well go for a 1040ST however if i do get lucky enough to run across anything for the 520st cheap cheap cheap ill pick it up. otherwise i guess i just have a nice "conversation piece"