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Hi Joseph – When considering a system, be sure to look to the complete list of your requirements. You'll find, as is the standard recommendation, that the first step is to know what you want in features, ease-of-use and speed and then make a chart with products that begin to fullfil those items. Although you have mentioned only two systems, they currently represent several configurations with varying costs and vastly different features. It is also significant to consider your time frame, as Newtek announced the Windows version of the Flyer at NAB, and anticipates delivery in July '95. We are preparing a competitive list of all NLE systems to allow our customers to make an informed selection, and would be glad to supply you with that report. Initially, you may find that the only system providing you with a complete editing environment, Beta SP quality, and fast, professional output for under $20,000 is the Toaster/Flyer system. For a preliminary report on those two systems and three others, see the current issue of DV (Digital Video). It gives an unbiased review of the video quality, features and costs of five prominent NLE systems. I anticipate the comparision report this week, so leave me an EMail reply if you would like a copy. Hank Videology, Inc Where service is our product