#The FUTURE
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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
Mike,
I sure would like to hear more about the RETINA board…
Jonathan
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
What does it emulate?
MM
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
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.
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