Re: Apple ][gs VGA Card

[bazyar@netcom.com (Jawaid Bazyar)]

ltchean@iss.nus.sg (Lim Thye Chean) writes:

>Jawaid Bazyar (bazyar@netcom.com) wrote:
>:   If you want a VGA card for $20, buy a PC. 

>:   If you want a VGA card for your IIGS, the cost will be approximately
>: $180.  1) We have to make our money back in a limited market, and 
>: 2) this board is not trivial.

>OK, I don't mind paying for $180. But some questions:

>- Is it out? has the price been fixed?
>- Mind giving us some feature list? 

  When I have one, I'll post it :)

>  What resolution? 

  Let's see. Lots of them. 320x200, 640x200, 640x400, 640x480, 800x600,
  1024x768. Some easier to manage than others, but all with up to 256
  colors.

>  Does it speed up the display? 

  The card's on-board processor can move data around at a furious rate.

>  Does it overlay with SHR? 

  No.

>- Does it work with all software?

  It is compatible with existing software, but existing programs do
not take advantage of new higher resolutions automatically.

>- What software support this card?
 
  The card will ship with some image viewing software.

>- Does Finder support it?

  Specifically? No.

>- Any programming reference for it?

  Yes. There will be a "developer's bundle" that you can purchase,
that will contain detailed information on programming the board.

>- Will GNO support it? Will Switch It support it? 

  Yes. Not at first.

>- Is this card designed by you? If yes, do you actually sleep?

  Sometimes.
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