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Don – besides selling/configuring systems, we also offer rendering and recording services to our clients that need them. In the course of this endeavor, we have dealt with high-end non-linear systems as well as PC-based systems, for animation, cinematic, and broadcast purposes. So – >>* How does the image quality of the PAR compare with other systems using real-time decompression like the Animation X-Treme Motion X card from TVOne Multimedia Solutions and DVision's CineWorks package using the Intel Action Media (AM2) card ?. << The PAR acheives broadcast quality output throughout its compression/decompression cycle. Output formats are composite, S-VHS, BetaCam and MII. >>* Does the PAR have any real competition in it's price range and if so, what is it ?<< If you want to retain your ISA system, then no. If you're considering a new platform, the Targa 2000 (currently EISA based, PCI available soon) is a comparable option. >>* The PAR uses compression to store images. Will my output actually look better using the PAR's 752×480 resolution vs the Targa's 512×486 frame by frame recording technique ?<< The PAR's compression is virtually lossless. >>* Will the Sound Blaster Pro (16 Bit Stereo Sound Card) work with the PAR and Razor Pro ?<< Yes. >>* Would a non-linear digital video system be a better value. . . ?<< Our livelihood is dependent upon delivering cost-effective, high quality solutions to our customers. WE, and they, deal with broadcast engineers (the pickiest variety) on a day-to-day basis. For us, the PAR delivers.