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#93471From: MICHAEL SMITHMar 29, 1993 7:52 AM
Hey Everybody! Anyone got any news/opinions about these here developments: the RETINA – new German 24bit, Workbench-emulatable $600 board Sony's new 2.5" 1.5GB CHEAP Harddrive (due in 2 years?) Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Mike
#93486From: Jonathan HirschmanMar 29, 1993 12:46 PM
Mike, I sure would like to hear more about the RETINA board… Jonathan
#93529From: MICHAEL SMITHMar 29, 1993 9:45 PM
Here's a brief description of the Retina from the Briwall ad in the latest DeskTop VideoWorld (There was also an ad on p.38) "The MacroSystemUS Retina board provides true 24-bit graphics at an unheard of price. Unlike other display devices, the Retina is compatible with the A2,3,4000 and works with both the 1084 and Vga-style monitors. Supports most software, including WORKBENCH, AdPRO, ProPage, ProWrite" (and ImageFX, Pagestream etc.) I spoke to the Guy at MacroSystemUS (313-263-0095)- and HE LOVES IT! (hahaha)- no seriously – sounds neat – Retail only 600 Installs in any 100 pin slot – Compatible with Toaster/Opal It will be shown at World of Commodore/Amiga this week at "Computer Basics" Anyway the guy said he uploaded an Info file on Bix and UseNet?- I haven't seen that yet. mike
#93487From: Mathew MowerMar 29, 1993 12:54 PM
What does it emulate? MM
#93530From: MICHAEL SMITHMar 29, 1993 9:45 PM
Here's a brief description of the Retina from the Briwall ad in the latest DeskTop VideoWorld (There was also an ad on p.38) "The MacroSystemUS Retina board provides true 24-bit graphics at an unheard of price. Unlike other display devices, the Retina is compatible with the A2,3,4000 and works with both the 1084 and Vga-style monitors. Supports most software, including WORKBENCH, AdPRO, ProPage, ProWrite" (and ImageFX, Pagestream etc.) I spoke to the Guy at MacroSystemUS (313-263-0095)- and HE LOVES IT! (hahaha)- no seriously – sounds neat – Retail only 600 Installs in any 100 pin slot – Compatible with Toaster/Opal It will be shown at World of Commodore/Amiga this week at "Computer Basics" Anyway the guy said he uploaded an Info file on Bix and UseNet?- I haven't seen that yet. The WorkBench, and any program that can be launched from Workbench, can be displayed on a bigger monitor, with higher resolution, in up to I think 256 colors, and it can still be used for a true 24 bit display. – mike
#93539From: Anthony RamirezMar 29, 1993 11:23 PM
I got to see the Retina board at the local Amiga dealer but I didn't have much time to look at it although a friend spent quite a bit of time with it was impressed. The price is right, $400-500? I can't remember the price exactly. <<< Tony D. Tracer >>>