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1. Power graphics

Author

Poor, Alfred

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Hercules Computer Technology Inc. -- Product information, ATI Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Genoa Systems Corp. -- Product information, Diamond Computer Systems Inc. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems MGA Ultima (Graphics accelerator/display board), Hercules Computer Technology Dynamite PCI Pro (Graphics accelerator/display board), ATI Technologies Graphics Ultra Pro PCI (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Genoa Systems Phantom 32i 8900 PCI-HR (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Diamond Computer Systems Viper PCI (Graphics accelerator/display board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Product List Graphics Ultra Pro PCI ATI Technologies Inc. 33 Commerce Valley Dr. E. Thornhill, ON L3T 7N6 (905) 882-2600 Sugg. List Price: $549 Viper PCI Diamond Computer Systems Inc. […]

Published
1994

2. Super color: hot 24-bit graphics accelerators turn affordable

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Hercules Computer Technology Inc. -- Product information, National Design Inc. -- Product information, Focus Information Systems Inc. -- Product information, Cardinal Technologies Inc. (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) -- Product information, ATI Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Genoa Systems Corp. -- Product information, Diamond Computer Systems Inc. -- Product information, STB Systems Inc. -- Product information, Actix Systems Inc. -- Product information, Focus Information Systems Cheetah XL (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Genoa Systems 8500 VL-20 (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information, Actix Systems GraphicsEngine 32VL (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, STB Systems PowerGraph VL-24 (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, ATI Technologies Graphics Ultra Pro VLB (Graphics accelerator/display board), Diamond Computer Systems Viper VLB (Graphics accelerator/display board), Cardinal Technologies WarpSpeed VL90 (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, National Design Volante Warp 10LB (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Hercules Computer Technology Graphite VL HG510 (Graphics accelerator/display board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

PRODUCT LISTING GraphicsEngine 32VL Actix Systems Inc. 3060 Tasman Dr. Santa Clara, CA 95054 1-800-927-5557; (408) 986-1625 Sugg. List Price: $319 Graphics Ultra Pro VL-Bus ATI Technologies Inc. 3761 Victoria […]

Published
1993

3. Speed demons for the working day: VGA accelerator boards close the Windows gap

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Western Digital Corp. -- Product information, National Design Inc. -- Product information, Number Nine Computer Corp. -- Product information, Cardinal Technologies Inc. (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) -- Product information, Orchid Technology Inc. -- Product information, ATI Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Celerite Graphics -- Product information, Genoa Systems Corp. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. -- Product information, Diamond Computer Systems Inc. -- Product information, ARTIST Graphics Co. -- Product information, Actix Systems Inc. -- Product information, ATI Technologies Graphics Ultra (Graphics accelerator/display board), Number Nine Computer GXi (Graphics coprocessor), Artist Graphics WinSprint 100 Plus (Graphics board), Diamond Computer Systems SpeedSTAR 24X (Graphics accelerator/display board), Celerite Graphics Galaxy 2000 (Graphics board), Genoa Systems Windows VGA 8860 (Graphics board), Artist Graphics WinSprint 200/24 (Graphics board), Matrox Electronic Systems Impression (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Western Digital Paradise Accelerator for Windows (Graphics board), Number Nine Computer #9GXiTC (Graphics coprocessor), Actix Systems GraphicEngine 1280TC (Graphics board), National Design Volante AT800 (Graphics board), Cardinal Technologies VGA 765 HiColor (Graphics board), National Design Volante AT600S (Graphics board), Orchid Technology Fahrenheit 1280 TC (Graphics board), Artist Graphics WinSprint 400/256 (Graphics board), Matrox Electronic Systems HiPer VGA (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

VGA Accelerator Boards Close the Windows Gap For too long, users who wanted to optimize Windows video performance were stuck with one of two extremes: They could either choose to […]

Published
1992

4. Compound eye

Author

Naecker, Philip A.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Multimedia technology, Sound/graphics board, RGB Spectrum -- Product information, RGB Spectrum RGB View 2050 (Graphics board), Multimedia technology -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

The PGB/View 2050 Video Windowing System from RGB Spectrum brings multimedia functionality to virtually any color workstation. To some users, the term 'multimedia' means being able to play the theme […]

Published
1992

5. Save $1,000, get two high-end monitors for the price of one

Author

Bowen, Barry D.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Seiko Instruments USA Inc. -- Product information, Micron Technology Inc. -- Product information, Micron Technology Xceed SE/3010-78 (Graphics board), Seiko Instruments CM-2050 (Monitor, color), Color -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

With the proliferation of computer systems, many businesses and individuals find their desktops invaded by more than one computer. For various reasons, many are using a Mac/DOS combination. But why […]

Published
1991

6. Killer graphics on your PC: punching up presentations with graphics coprocessors

Author

Harvey, David A.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, RasterOps Corp. -- Product information, Opta Corp. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems Impression (Graphics board), Opta MonaLisa (Graphics board), RasterOps ColorBoard 1024MC (Graphics board), Computer graphics -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

There's a trade secret that successful executives learned long ago: If you want to keep your audience graphics. Until recently, that means switching over to a Macintosh or Amiga, where […]

Published
1991

7. Graphics artists

Author

Green, Terrence

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Taxan U.S.A. Corp. -- Product information, Western Digital Corp. -- Product information, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Hitachi Ltd. -- Product information, Citizen Watch Company Ltd. -- Product information, Western Digital Paradise 8514/A Plus Combo Card (Graphics board), IBM PS/2 XGA Display Adaptor/A (Graphics board), IBM 8515 (Monitor, color), Citizen ProCard 816 (Graphics board), Taxan 590+/PC (Graphics board), Taxan Multivision 795 (Monitor, color), Hitachi Hi-Scan 20 (Monitor, color), Citizen ProCM 14i (Monitor, color), Color -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Graphics artists Windows 3.0 is a great product, but it sure looks cramped in standard VGA 640x480 resolution. At this resolution on standard 14-inch monitors there are seven limitations on […]

Published
1991

8. PC graphics: looking beyond VGA

Author

Moralee, Dennis

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Miro Datensysteme GmbH -- Product information, Cambridge Computer Graphics Ltd. -- Product information, Orchid Technology Inc. -- Product information, Vermont Microsystems Inc. -- Product information, Vermont Microsystems X/Series 16 (Graphics board), Orchid Technology ProDesigner Plus (Graphics board), miro datensysteme miroGRAPH 530 (Graphics board), Vermont Microsystems X/Series (Graphics board), Cambridge Computer Graphics Marksman (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

PC graphics: looking beyond VGA For many PC users -- particularly those using office, laboratory and control systems, IBM's VGA graphics standard probably provides all the facilities and performance they […]

Published
1990

9. Weitek's Windows accelerator makes speed affordable

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Sound/graphics board, Weitek Corp. -- Product information, Weitek Power for Windows (Graphics board), Central processing units -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Weitek, the company that hopes to fill that big math-coprocessor socket on your motherboard, is interested in more than just coprocessors. Last summer, this specialty-chip manufacturer announced plans to produce […]

Published
1992

10. New Kris VGA products offer krisp kolor

Author

Honan, Patrick

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Kris Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Kris Technologies VGA Adapter (Graphics board), Kris Technologies 14VC+ (Monitor, color), Color -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

The Kris VGA Adapter and Kris 14VC+ color monitor don't have exciting names, but this video board and monitor from Kris Technologies aren't aiming to provide excitement. They deliver a […]

Published
1991

11. Realtime rotation

Author

Gordon, Martin

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Silicon Graphics Inc. -- Product information, Silicon Graphics Iris Vision (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Iris Vision is an implementation of the 3D graphics system used in Silicon Graphics' Unix workstations adapted for Intel-based PC architectures, which aims to bring the price of true 24-bit […]

Published
1991

12. Moving up to VGA - and beyond

Author

Beechhold, Henry F.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Genoa Systems Corp. -- Product information, CompuAdd Computer Corp. -- Product information, Boca Research Inc. -- Product information, Video Seven Inc. -- Product information, NEC Corp. -- Product information, Boca Research SuperVGA by Boca (Graphics board), Boca VGA (Graphics board), NEC MultiSync Graphics Engine MGE-AT (Graphics board), Compuadd 16-bit Hi-Rez VGA (Graphics board), Headland Technology VGA 1024i (Graphics board), Genoa Systems SuperVGA 6400 (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Today there's no question that VGA is the display standard for IBM-compatible computer systems. It happened quietly. Within months of IBM's 1987 introduction of the new technology, other computer manufacturers […]

Published
1990

13. Productivity: 24 bit video cards

Author

Dallas, Karl

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Apple Inc. -- Product information, CalComp Technology Inc. -- Product information, SuperMac Technology Inc. -- Product information, Radius Inc. -- Product information, CalComp Chromavision Plus Model 4300 (Graphics board), Apple Macintosh Display Card 8/24GC (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Radius DirectColor/GX (Graphics board), SuperMac Technology ColorCard/24 (Graphics board), Color -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Can you distinguish between 16.7 million different colours? No, don't bother checking.: The answer is that no one, not even Titian or Van Gogh, can distinguish more than a fifth […]

Published
1990

14. Hands on - Overclocking - Take it to the limit. How far can you overclock an ATI Radeon X800 graphics card?

Subjects
Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Computers, Consumer news and advice, Radeon X800 (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information
Abstract

Overclocking graphics cards can be a great way to gain an extra few frames per second in demanding 3D games. In previous Overclocking columns we've shown how an older ATI [...]

Published
2005

15. Triple-header, revisited: Matrox Parhelia APVe PCI Express video card

Author

Fulton, Charles

Subjects
Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Consumer news and advice, Electronics
Abstract

Matrox Graphics 1055 St-Regis Blvd. Dorval, QC H9P 2T4 Canada (514) 822-6000 www.matrox.com/mga STRENGTHS * Gorgeous video * Extremely versatile, with S-Video, Composite, Component, DVI and VGA outputs WEAKNESSES * [...]

Published
2005

16. PaintBoard Lighting: fast 24-bit color for under $1,000

Author

Busch, David D.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, RasterOps Corp. -- Product information, RasterOps PaintBoard Lightning (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

aqPaintBoard Lightning RasterOps Corp. 2500 Walsh Ave. Santa Clara, CA 95051 1-800-729-2656; (408) 562-4200 Sugg. List Price: $999 Requires: Full-length NuBus slot; 32-bit QuickDraw. A fast 24-bit color card can […]

Published
1994

17. PCI graphics at the speed of light

Author

Jaroslovsky, Rich

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Sound/graphics board, STB Systems Inc. -- Product information, STB Systems Lightspeed PCI (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

LightSpeed PCI STB Systems Inc. 1651 N. Glenville Rd. Richardson, TX 75081 1-800-234-4334, (214) 234-8750 Fax: (214) 234-1306 Sugg. List Price: $299 Requires: Pentium-based PC adhering to PCI bus standard. […]

Published
1994

18. The GUI6000 does Windows faster

Author

Quain, John R.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Focus Information Systems Inc. -- Product information, Focus Information Systems 2theMax VGA GUI6000 (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

GUI6000 One of many [S.sup.3]-based graphics accelerators on the market, the GUI6000 performed well. If you need to improve Windows performance, this adapter would make a good choice. Focus Information […]

Published
1993

19. Video Blaster and Super VideoWindows: video for multimedia

Author

Stone, M. David

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Multimedia technology, Sound/graphics board, Creative Labs Inc. -- Product information, New Media Graphics Corp. -- Product information, New Media Graphics Super VideoWindows (Full-motion video board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, New Media Graphics Super Motion Compression (Graphics board), Creative Labs Video Blaster (Full-motion video board), Image processing -- Product information, Multimedia technology -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Have you ever wondered where the other media are in multimedia? As defined by the Multimedia PC Marketing Council, a multimedia computer is equipped with a sound board and a […]

Published
1993

20. Think Michaelangelo: low-cost, high-quality video

Author

Honan, Pat

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Iocomm International Technology Corp. -- Product information, Iocomm International Technology Michelangelo VRAM 1280 (Graphics board), Iocomm International Technology ThinkSync 5 (Color monitor) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Color -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Super VGA isn't super enough for many who work with CAD, Windows, or graphics applications. For these users, the Michaelangelo VRAM 1280 video board and ThinkSync 5 flat-screen 15-inch monitor--a […]

Published
1993

21. Orchid Fahrenheit 1280 TC

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Orchid Technology Inc. -- Product information, Orchid Technology Fahrenheit 1280 TC (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

It's a toss-up as to whether Diamond or Orchid started the Windows accelerator trend. However, neither company has backed off an inch since it started. Orchid's latest creation is its […]

Published
1992

22. National Design Volante AT600S

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, National Design Inc. -- Product information, National Design Volante AT600S (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

The AT600S is National Design's conventional approach to Windows acceleration. The $495 board falls far below the startling performance of NDI's more expensive AT800. And, like many of the boards […]

Published
1992

23. Genoa Windows VGA 8860

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Genoa Systems Corp. -- Product information, Genoa Systems Windows VGA 8860 (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

As a niche offering, Genoa's Windows VGA 8860 is a toss-up. Genoa quotes the price of the board at $299, including an [S.sup.3] 86C911 accelerator and 1Mb of VRAM. The […]

Published
1992

24. Cardinal VGA 765 HiColor

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Cardinal Technologies Inc. (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) -- Product information, Cardinal Technologies VGA 765 HiColor (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Accelerator purists may argue that Cardinal's VGA 765 HiColor board shouldn't be in this review. They may have a point. After all, the 765 doesn't use an accelerator chip; instead, […]

Published
1992

25. Artist Graphics WinSprint 100+

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, ARTIST Graphics Co. -- Product information, Artist Graphics WinSprint 100 Plus (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

At first glance, the WinSprint 100+is no showstopper. The $595 board from Artist Graphics seems to have just what everyone else has, an [S.sup.3] 86C911 and 1Mb of VRAM. The […]

Published
1992

26. Actix GraphicsEngine 1280 TC

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Actix Systems Inc. -- Product information, Actix Systems GraphicEngine 1280TC (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Video boards like the GraphicsEngine 1280 TC are taking a new direction with true-color, 24-bit graphics supporting palettes of over 16 million colors. The $359 board combines an [S.sup.3] 86C911A […]

Published
1992

27. ME-HiColor card yields low-cost VGA

Author

Honan, Patrick

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Micro Express Inc. -- Product information, Micro Express ME HiColor Turbo VGA (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Last year at this time, a video board that was VGA-compatible, could generate 32,768 colors, and cost under $300 was just a geam in the eye of computer users. Today, […]

Published
1992

28. Graphics Vantage soups up your video

Author

Honan, Patrick

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, ATI Technologies Inc. -- Product information, ATI Technologies Graphics Vantage (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Faster, bigger, and cheaper. That's the welcome trend for computer users these days, as CPU speeds, RAM, and hard disk capacities keep going up while prices keep going down. The […]

Published
1992

29. Hercules Superstation is more computer than your computer

Author

Harvey, David A.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Hercules Computer Technology Inc. -- Product information, Hercules Computer Technology Superstation 3D (Graphics coprocessor), Three-dimensional graphics -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Do not read this review unless you are serious about graphics. If you're one of the fainthearted, for whom graphics means an occasional fling with a paint program, a few […]

Published
1992

30. New Media Graphics Corp.: Super Video Windows

Author

Stetson, Christopher

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, New Media Graphics Corp. -- Product information, New Media Graphics Super VideoWindows (Full-motion video board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

New Media Graphics Corp. SUPER VIDEO WINDOWS New Media Graphics' versatile Super Video Windows board offers a plethora of options at a bargain price. On-screen images were sharp and maintained […]

Published
1991

31. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.: MG-3D Ultra

Author

Yares, Evan

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Top rating, Sound/graphics board, Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems MG-3D Ultra (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. MG-3D ULTRA For a power PC user, particularly one who uses AutoCAD and Windows, the MG-3D Ultra is the best that money can buy. Simply put, […]

Published
1991

32. The ColorServer PDS/30 video card

Author

Santalesa, Rich

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Lapis Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Lapis Technologies ColorServer PDS/30 (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

With the IIsi's introduction and the SE/30's recent price cuts, it's now possible to get your hands on a muscular Mac without stretching your wallet too far out of shape. […]

Published
1991

33. Real-time video board a picture-perfect player

Author

Methvin, Dave

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Multimedia technology, Sound/graphics board, New Media Graphics Corp. -- Product information, New Media Graphics Super VideoWindows (Full-motion video board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Multimedia technology -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Dave Methvin New Media Graphics Corp. is doing its part to bring multimedia into the mainstream with its affordable and easy-to-use Super VideoWindows (SVW) real-time video board. Released earlier […]

Published
1991

34. Hercules Computer Technology Inc.: Graphics Station Card

Author

Dilg, Brian

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Hercules Computer Technology Inc. -- Product information, Hercules Computer Technology Graphics Station Card (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Hercules Computer Technology Inc. GRAPHICS STATION CARD The $1,495 24-bit Graphics Station Card, configured with 3M bytes of RAM, provides high-performance Windows and AutoCAD drivers, which helped it achieve the […]

Published
1991

35. IBM PS/2 XGA Display Adaptor/A and IBM PS/2 Color Display 8515

Author

Green, Terrence

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, IBM PS/2 XGA Display Adaptor/A (Graphics board), IBM 8515 (Monitor, color), Color -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

IBM PS/2 XGA Display Adaptor/A and IBM PS/2 Colour Display 8515 Prior to IBM's announcement of XGA, the 8514/A graphics adaptor was the company's low-cost, high-resolution solution for PCs. Whereas […]

Published
1991

36. Paradise 8514/A Plus Combo Card and Hitachi Hi-Scan 20 monitor

Author

Green, Terrence

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Western Digital Corp. -- Product information, Hitachi Ltd. -- Product information, Western Digital Paradise 8514/A Plus Combo (Graphics board), Hitachi Hi-Scan 20 (Monitor, color), Color -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Paradise 8514/A Plus Combo card and Hitachi Hi-Scan 20 monitor The 8514/A Plus Combo card is a Paradise 8514/A board with a Paradise VGA 1024 bolted on. It supports all […]

Published
1991

37. Focus Information Systems Inc.: VGA 4000, VGA 8900

Author

Rosch, Winn L.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Focus Information Systems Inc. -- Product information, Focus Information Systems VGA 8900 (Graphics board), Focus Information Systems VGA 4000 (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Focus Information Systems Inc. VGA 4000, VGA 8900 Focus Information Systems has developed two low-cost, high-resolution Super VGA product lines. The price leader is the VGA 8900 adapter series, based […]

Published
1990

38. Spea Painter 1+ graphics board and monitor

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Spea Graphics -- Product information, Spea Graphics Painter 1+ (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Spea Painter 1+ graphics board and monitor The Painter 1+ is the entry level graphics card in Spea's Graphiti range. It gives a resolution of 1024x780 and has a range […]

Published
1990

39. Matrox Electronics Systems Ltd.: MG-108

Author

Rosch, Winn L. and Damore, Kelley

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems MG-108 (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. MG-108 The MG-108 begins where the other reviewed graphics adapters leave off. Its starting point is 8514/A compatibility. From there, it adds a high-speed graphics coprocessor […]

Published
1990

40. Graphics-enhancement system falls short: Intel Visual Edge

Author

Blinder, Eva J.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Intel Visual Edge (Circuit board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

RATING: * * AT A GLANCE: Greatly speeds up printing of TIFF halftone images, with occasional, but unpredictable, resolution boost. DOCUMENTATION: Good to excellent. SETUP: Physical installation is tricky; software […]

Published
1990

41. Herculean efforts

Author

Peddie, Jon

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Hercules Computer Technology Inc. -- Product information, Hercules Computer Technology Graphics Station Card (Graphics board), Computer graphics -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Hercules Computer Technology Inc. (Berkeley, CA), the pioneer of bit-mapped graphics controllers for the PC, set the standard for medium-resolution monochrome cards in 1982 with the introduction of the monochrome […]

Published
1990

42. Screen adaptations

Author

Collin, Simon

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, ABV Electronics Ltd. -- Product information, Cebra Communications -- Product information, Cobra Communications Dual VGA (Graphics board), Cebra Communications Dual VGA (Graphics board), Willow Peripherals Publishers' VGA (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Screen adaptations USER VERDICT * PRODUCT Publishers' VGA * SUPPLIED BY JB Designs, 15 Market Place, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 2PB. Tel: (0285) 658122 * DESCRIPTION VGA card with frame grabber. […]

Published
1990

43. Vermont Microsystems X/Series

Author

Moralee, Dennis

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Vermont Microsystems Inc. -- Product information, Vermont Microsystems X/Series (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

VERMONT MICROSYSTEMS X/SERIES From one of the US pioneers of PC graphics, the newly introduced Vermont Microsystems X/Series is a very powerful range of display boards based on the Texas […]

Published
1990

44. Orchid ProDesigner Plus

Author

Moralee, Dennis

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Orchid Technology Inc. -- Product information, Orchid Technology ProDesigner Plus (Graphics board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

ORCHID PRO-DESIGNER PLUS Part of the well-known Orchid range of PC add-on boards, this product falls clearly within what may be called the 'enhanced VGA' category of display products. As […]

Published
1990

45. Calypso 15 video graphic card drivers

Subjects
Heber Ltd. -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information, Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound board/audio device, Sound/graphics board, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Arts and entertainment industries, Business
Abstract

video game graphics card Heber Ltd. Heber Ltd. now offers an advanced set of drivers for its recently launched Calypso 16 Video Graphics Card, an add-on to the Pluto range [...]

Published
2002

46. Resolution for the future

Author

Henning, Edward

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Coprocessor, Sound/graphics board, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, Compaq Advanced Graphics System 1024 (Circuit board), Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Coprocessors -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Compaq AG 1024 graphics adaptor offers users higher resolution than standard VGA, with drivers for ClD and graphics Packages. It's destined to become one of the most popular grapbics cards. […]

Published
1989

47. Boca's Vortek-VL is on target for revving up Windows graphics

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Sound/graphics board, Boca Research Inc. -- Product information, Boca Research Vortek VL-VRAM (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

Vortek-VL Boca Research Inc. 6413 Congress Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33487 (407) 997-6227 Sugg. List Price: 1Mb--$295; 2Mb--$445 Requires: 486 or higher; VL-Bus slot; 640K RAM (3Mb recommended for Windows); […]

Published
1994

48. Genoa goes for speed and value

Author

O'Brien, Bill

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Genoa Systems Corp. -- Product information, Genoa Systems VideoBlitz 9200 VL (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

VideoBlitz 9200VL Genoa Systems Corp. 75 E. Trimble Rd. San Jose, CA 95131 1-800-934-3662; (408) 432-9090 FAX: (408) 434-0997 BBS: (408) 943-1231 Sugg. List Price: $479 (with 2Mb VRAM, 256K […]

Published
1994

49. High price, high performance: this series of video cards is designed for heavy-duty graphics applications

Author

Nilsson, B.A.

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Sound/graphics board, Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. -- Product information, Matrox Electronic Systems MGA Impression VLB (Graphics accelerator/display board), Central processing units -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

MGA Impression VLB Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. 1055 St. Regis Blvd. Dorval, QB H9P 2T4 Canada 1-800-361-1408; (514) 685-2630 FAX: (514) 685-2853 Sugg. List Price: $1,299 Requires: 386 or higher […]

Published
1993

50. Making powerful magic

Author

Gordon, Martin

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Sound/graphics board, Datapath -- Product information, Datapath Magician (Graphics accelerator/display board) -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Product information, Computer-aided design -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

The Datapath Magician is based on the popular S3 86C911 chip set, and offers non-interlaced resolutions up to 1,024x768 with 256 colours. Despite the low price of pound 299, picture […]

Published
1993

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