CompuServe Messages

Pat: I just installed GVP's '040 33MHz combo. According to AIBB version 5.5, all of the benchmark tests show this setup as faster than an A4000-25MHz. HOWEVER, each of the graphics intensive tests show the A4000 to be faster. So go figure. BTW, I'm using A2000's. The other thing to consider is that it likely won't be very long before 3rd party manufacturers release accelerators for the 4000. There's no doubt that the 2000 will be supported by NewTek and others for a very long time, since most of the 85,000 installed Toasters out there now are running in 2000's. And there's also little doubt that if CBM's and NewTek's new cooperative marketing strategy works, AGA based machines will be the way of the future. I think NewTek and CBM have done a great job so far in making the Toaster and various Amigas compatible. IMHO, the cooperative marketing announcement (again, if it works) will wipe out any other desktop-based video systems soon, and take on the big boys after that. Unless of course IBMs get (a) real bus architechture (b)15KHz video timing (c)workable multitasking (d)cheaper (e)marketing deals with AutoDesk, etc… 🙂