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Noah, I don't think the options available to you are great. Skip the VideoVGA in this instance, if you want to run AutoCAD @ 1024×768 non-interlaced. Highest non-interlaced for the VideoVGA is 800×600. A high-res scan converter that handles a VGA 31.5kHz signal at very good quality is about $3000. Ignore anyone who thinks a Jovian VIN+ box is usable for high quality. Ok for consumer level tapes though, @ about $495. Let's assume no interest in a single-frame controller to record through Animator Pro's FLITAPE, which will re-render your .FLIs on the Targa, although this is a possible. The Everex solution you mention is possible (there is no noticeable loss on RGB into a Targa or Vista, although my tests were a Targa 16 into a Targa M8 w/color cycling, or into the Vista). Unfortunately, it also blows away your current SVGA card as a solution for AutoCAD. In your shoes, and assuming a VGA w/a removable RAMDAC, I'd go with the Magni Producer (list: $1495). Use your system as is, including any high-res for AutoCAD. The Magni will only record 640×480 and below, but does not interfere with higher resolutions your SVGA may be capable of. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates