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- From: palane@iastate.edu (Paul A. Lane)
- Subject: Re: Gateway vs. Austin questions
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- Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 16:37:02 GMT
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- In <1992Dec29.144306.18594@inmet.camb.inmet.com> lipsett@lido.camb.inmet.com (Roger Lipsett) writes:
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- >So, in addition to soliciting general advice about these two systems, I have
- >the following specific questions:
-
- >1. Is the ATI Ultra Pro card the same as the ATI Graphics Ultra Pro? I
- > assume not, but it's impossible to tell from the advertising. If not,
- > what are the differences?
-
- It uses the new Mach 32 chip, ATI's best. I think Gateway claims this to be
- faster than the Ultra Pro, but this may be due to the local bus implementation.
-
- >2. How does GUI acceleration compare to local bus implementations in terms
- > of overall Windows performance? My family tends to be rather heavy
- > Windows users. Another question: how stable are the VESA local bus
- > standards, and do they really provide enough end-user benefit that they
- > will survive even for the presumed useful life of this machine?
-
- The ATI just picked up an Editor's Choice from PC Magazine. You'll probably
- not be able to do much better. VESA is new, but looks to be a good choice.
-
- >4. How about the monitors? I have seen the CTX 15" at a store, and it
- > appeared to be pretty good in terms of clarity. I've never seen the MAG
- > 15". What I really want is an NEC 3FG (or 4FG), but probably can't
- > afford it. Does anyone have experience with both of these monitors?
- > How do they compare for clarity, reliability, etc.? Should I try to
- > stretch to a 3FG?
-
- The Mag has been picked as a winner by both PC World and PC Magazine. The
- NEC is probably a better monitor, but not by much.
-
- >Are there any other mail-order companies I should be looking at?
-
- USAFlex is a company I've been considering. They claim some rather high
- Winmarks score for their VESA local bus computer and their service and
- support has gotten very high ratings from reviews as well as a few online
- folks.
-
- I'm also looking at Legacy as their systems appear to be high-performance
- (and affordable EISA). I plan to post once I make my decision.
-
- Paul
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