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#Best Day for NAB?

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#54769From: Erik FlomApr 14, 1993 8:15 PM
Dear NewTek: If I was only able to go to one of the 4 days of NAB, which day would be the best to go? Thanks, an avid Toaster User, Erik Flom
#54770From: ASDGApr 14, 1993 8:21 PM
On Tuesday, ASDG will host motion picture and television star Dean Stockwell. Dean, who plays “Al'' on Quantum Leap, will be available Tuesday afternoon for pictures and autographs. This will happen at ASDG's booth MM119 – note that ASDG has a second booth as part of the Toaster Pavillion at which T-Rexx Professional 2 will be premiered.
#54789From: Erik FlomApr 14, 1993 10:26 PM
Thanks, though I was looking for something more substantial than 'autographs of my favorite morphed characters'. :^) I'm trying to decide whether it's worth $200 & a lost day of production to fly in to see NAB for a day. A couple of autographs wouldn't make it worth it. . . Thanks anyway, Erik Flom
#54921From: John MaguireApr 16, 1993 9:05 PM
ERIC !!!!!! Don't forget the Game Arcade. . . . Any day will be fine. Not much changes, except the tolerance of the booth people. Towards the end, they can get fiesty. I'll be there Sunday nite thru Wednesday afternoon. If you go, keep a look out for me.
#55012From: Erik FlomApr 17, 1993 10:30 PM
Don't worry, the arcade is a very high priority. (I sent off a very rough preliminary tape to them on Friday – they should have it by Monday.) (Though, they STILL have as yet to formally approve the bid . . .) I have to admit that the project has taken a back seat in the last few days . . .I got a call from the publishers of one of these Amiga rags, and they want one of my images for use as a cover! Yow! I'll be gettin' back on the arcad ASAP. Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom P.S. I doubt I'll make NAB this year. :^( Grab TWO copies of any cool literature you see for the Toaster, please! Thanks! :^)
#54810From: Paul ToalApr 15, 1993 6:19 AM
Does that mean that my copy of T-REXX Pro won't be back ordered anymore? –Paul < Motorola Inside >
#54820From: ASDGApr 15, 1993 9:20 AM
Correct – T-Rexx has now passed our QA and is entering production.
#54870From: Paul ToalApr 16, 1993 5:16 AM
When can I expect delivery? It sounds most impressive. –Paul < Motorola Inside >
#54922From: ASDGApr 16, 1993 9:15 PM
It began shipping today. Off they go, in mostly the order in which they were requested. In a couple of days we'll be caught up as we're cranking along.
#55026From: John GrossApr 18, 1993 1:08 AM
Erik, I would recommend going on Monday. JG
#55062From: Erik FlomApr 18, 1993 5:20 PM
Thanks, though I have decided I am too busy to take the time off. (A nice change!) So, does this mean I could call NewTek sales after Monday and get the same info? Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom
#55082From: John GrossApr 19, 1993 12:02 AM
Probably not. But you never know. I too am too busy to go to NAB this year although I really wanted to. JG
#55131From: Erik FlomApr 19, 1993 4:20 PM
Some of the intial rumors sound VERY interesting . . . The Toaster-4000?!?!? Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom P.S. You wouldn't be in the market for a nice humpbacked whale would you? :^)
#55188From: John GrossApr 20, 1993 3:17 AM
Ooh. just a tad too late. we built one last week. (Still waiting for your demo reel :)) JG
#55233From: Erik FlomApr 20, 1993 5:33 PM
I'll be sending it Real Soon Now. Been busy & finally got the final copy of my rate card printed. You're on my list. Thanks for asking! Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom
#55318From: Peter GreciApr 21, 1993 4:18 PM
There's a nice segment of a Submarine on Erik's tape. I liked it quite well and plan to try to duplicate it since I have a nice Los Angeles class Sub model for Imagine to Play with. Plus I REALLY want to experiment with WATER.
#55650From: Rodney MassmanApr 25, 1993 1:59 AM
I have that same sub! Worked great on LightWave when I through the Water surface onto it and simply placed a blue backdrop behind it. I'm not too big on the red along the bottom portion of the hull, but it too reacted well to the water surface. I think it took about a minute and some odd seconds to render the one frame – I seriously think I need the A4000 – now the monitor, that might be a problem …..I think those suckers are around 7-800 bucks! I could be wrong, this is what a friend told me. You ever wonder what would happen if someone sold an Amiga Compatible??? -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
#55666From: Peter GreciApr 25, 1993 12:59 PM
I want a A4000/Toaster too. Just wish it was also a Food Replicator. I'd buy it in a Hot Second then hehehehehehehe Current Finances Prohibit the $4600 or so the A4000 and Toaster would cost me. Tho it could all be moot if I didn't HATE to take Loans from my Credit Union, They LOVE to give their members Loans since they have Automatic Deduction so no worries of Late Payments or missed Payments unless the Employee gets UNEMPLOYED of course. Maybe in about a year I'll go Bonkers and Get a Whole Shebang. Till then I continue My Begging of time on Assosciates Toasters.
#55737From: Rodney MassmanApr 26, 1993 7:46 AM
Well, You could have one fairly reasonably – I pretty much decided I'd sell mine. I put an add in classified for my system. I think Commodore's ready to can the 2000's just as it had the 500's. At least that'd tide you over until the New Toaster and 4000 are out. I think this is the better way, as I'll get what little I can out of it, buy a cheap 500 and wait till they get done obsoleting all their machines before they decide to settle on one. I can't believe what I'm hearing about an A5000 now !! This is ridiculous. From what I hear about Nab, Newtek sounds like their getting a little shaky about the Opalvision. I think I'll sit this one out – and join in after the dust settles. -Rodney Massman * On AutoPilot in Beantown, The Buckeye State *
#55825From: john bennettApr 27, 1993 6:33 AM
Giving up on your Toaster already?? Come on……. ….John
#55865From: Peter GreciApr 27, 1993 6:10 PM
I don't think Opalvision will really Give Newtek too many Worries since at the Projected Prices on the Modules, Opalvision will cost you considerably MORE than a Toaster. This is of course my opinion and as such has no basis in fact. Also the Toaster is Here NOW and has been for quite some time. The Opalvision is a Great 24 bit frame Buffer and Paintbox but till we actually SEE the Roaster chip etc it's a dead end for Comparison against the Toaster.
#55142From: Peter GreciApr 19, 1993 5:44 PM
Totally off topic Question here. Is Joe Conti working on the Seaquest Project? Thanx for the info John.
#55191From: John GrossApr 20, 1993 3:17 AM
Yes, Joe is in charge of the CGI department. JG (Computer Graphic Images)
#55319From: Peter GreciApr 21, 1993 4:18 PM
Very Nice, I just read that the Lass that did some FX for a recent Music Awards Show is also on the Seaquest Team. Her name escapes me at the moment tho. It was in New Media, Which I gavce away so I can't check her name. Blast. I think she did the Musical Instrument Anims etc for the American Music Awards.
#55345From: Marlene Zenker/SYSOPApr 21, 1993 6:34 PM
I think her first name was Paula. I think there was something VTU about her. Steve
#55377From: John GrossApr 22, 1993 1:58 AM
Yes. Her name is Jennifer McKnew. JG
#55420From: Peter GreciApr 22, 1993 5:34 PM
Thats the Lady, Jennifer McKnew. Thanx for Jogging the Grey Matter John.