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Hi there, Yes, I got a broshure on the unit, and some representatives from SGI are bringing a unit for review. For now, while I get the unit, I can tell you that the DOS and MAC emulations are PAINFULLY SLOW, as in "impossible to deal with" so rendering times wouldn't be realistic to work with. For now, I'd stick to DOS based systems, until Gary and the guys write 3DS for the SGI. Besides if you're getting an INDY with a modeling software package written for SGI's, IT will cost as much as the INDY does, and in order to run the program, you'll need more RAM than what it brings and a HD, since it brings none. So trust me, the proposition for an INDY is not as good as it sounds, althogh the camera is cute (g). If you're going to go SGI, might as well go with a base model INDIGO. for less money and a faster system. Alex K.