a186@mindlink.UUCP (Harvey Taylor) (10/16/90)
Since I wrote a short note re calling the Xetec BBS ((913)827-1974)
a couple of weeks ago, I have received several me-too requests for
further info on the CD-ROM systems. I was on again last night & picked
up this info.
What follows is a severly edited capture of some interesting info.
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The following are the specifications for the CDx-650 :
Format : SONY/PHILIPS' CD-ROM standard Mode 1, Mode 2
Data Format : ISO 9660/High Sierra
Data Readout from disk: 150 KByte/sec (continuous)
Ave. Access Time : .38 seconds
Soft Read error : Less than 10 (-12)
Hard Read error : Less than 10 (-9)
Seek error : Less than 10 (-6)
Interface : SCSI (25 pin sub-D)
Commands : CD-ROM and CD Audio
Loading : Front loading w/Cartridge system
Frequency response : 20 Hz to 20 KHz
Signal/Noise : -75 dB
Channel Separation : -75 dB
Number of channels : 2
Line Output : 0.6 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm load
MTBF : 10,000 P.O.H.
Dimensions * : 6.375(W) x 10(D) x 2.75(H) inches
Weight : Approx. 5.5 lbs.
At this time, the shipping date is set for three weeks from now
[Sept.10]. The drive will work with any FastTrak SCSI controller and
most other SCSI hard drive controllers. The power supply on the
external unit will be self-contained. Current pricing is as follows:
CDx-650e (external) - $699.00
CDx-650i (internal) - $599.00
We are also offering our FastTrak line of SCSI controllers at a special
price for those of you who do not currently have a controller, as you
need one to use the CD-ROM drive. We are offering these prices for the
controller if PACKAGED WITH the CDx-650 drive. These controllers can be
used to add a hard drive to the system later.
For the Amiga 500 or 1000 - SA-5 OR SA-10 $100.00
For the Amiga 2000 or 2500 - MiniFastCard $ 50.00
FastCard Plus $120.00
We are presently testing the CDx-650 with other controllers. It
will work on a 2000 or 2500 with any controller if the Mini FastCard is
added to the system. The internal unit for the 2000 and 2500 requires
the 5 1/4 drive bay.
Anything made for the CDTV should work on the CDx-650. They both
use the ISO 9660/High Sierra standard for CD-ROM's.
The drive is also capable of playing standard audio CD's with included
software.
We have tested it with Commodores 2090 and 2090a, neither of which
work because they do not support the Commodore hard blocks standard.
Don't know about the 2091a yet, but have heard that it does use the hard
blocks standard, so it should at least come close to working.
The drive should be available for shipment within three weeks[Sept.17].
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You will notice that the shipping date is stated to be three weeks from
Sept. 10 and Sept.17...So, a couple of questions:
Does anybody have one yet?
Anybody have any comments on the FastTrak controller?
Anybody have any comments on Xetec, the company?
<-Harvey
PS.
I have no special relationship to Xetec.
If you want more info, call them.
"To ask permission is to seek denial." -S.G. McNealy
Harvey Taylor Meta Media Productions
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