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Just a thought, guys… I work at a VAR that sells/supports both the MAX and PAR. Although quality of output is a critical issue, keep in mind the other potential system changes or upgrades the decision may drive. If you buy the MAX you need an EISA system, something few end users have. If you buy the PAR you can install it in an ISA/VL or ISA/PCI system- certainly the norm right now. We have found that if the standing cost difference doesn't tend to lean buyers toward the PAR, the final "confgure the system so it works" cost does. For small shops (and most are) and freelancers this is often the driving force behind a final decision. Yes… this assumes that no matter which device they're leaning toward, it meets the "good enough" standard as far as output quality. Ken Burke Designlab