heuring@uiucdcsb.UUCP (11/09/84)
In looking for graphics display boards I have begun to see adds for a Persyst B.O.B. board. Does anyone out there have information on this creature? What are its actual specifications ( colors displayable, resolution, chip it is based on)? Thanks, Jerry Heuring heuring@uiucdcs
dmt@hocsl.UUCP (11/10/84)
REFERENCES: <5100031@uiucdcsb.UUCP> I just got a one-page advertising blurb on the Persyste BoB. Here is the best inference I can muster up: BoB stands for "Best of Both" Clear, sharp alphanumeric text on high-res monochrome or color monitors... with a 10 x 16 character cell. Compatible with IBM color graphic SOFTWARE [emphasis theirs; I assume that means not compatible with standard hardware. Assumption further confirmed by...] Monitor specifications: include statements like: - Monochrome monitor - composite video. - Color monitor - RGB or IRGB - Horizontal frequency - 24.83 +-.5 KHz! - Vertical frequency - 56.4 +-5 Hz! - "BoB can be uused with monitors that fit the above specifications." Pixel resolution is 800 x 400 in alphanumeric, four graphics modes to 640 x 400 (others include the two IBM compatible modes.) In short, it gives IBM-compatible graphics as well as high-quality alpha. The price is a non-standard (400-line high-res) monitor required. (On the flip side of the sheet, the distributor included a blurb for the Taxan RGBvision 440, which lists for $800; the blurb makes it clear that the 440 is for the BoB, and other monitors work with the standard color board.) The BoB lists for $600. Since both are relatively new products, the discounts won't be heavy yet. I doubt you'll get board + monitor for less than about $900. The foregoing is my own analysis of two pages of advertising. I'd appreciate followup from anyone with REAL information. Dave Tutelman