[comp.sys.atari.st] What Graphics for the Mega's ?

bernard@prlb2.UUCP (Bernard Yves) (01/14/87)

The new MegaST's seem great : they have many interesting new features but
I'd like to have more informations about their new graphics. 

Some postings say there will be the blitter chip built-in, some other
no.  Some rumors say that there will be an expansion card with a graphic
chip and allowing a 1024 * 1024 resolution on a monochrome monitor.

So, what is the truth ?

If we only consider the hardware, we nearly have everything for a good
small low-cost workstation : memory (2Meg, 4Meg), power (68000/88020).
But what about graphics ?  When will we have a screen (monochrome is
enough) with at least 1024*1024 resolution, good enough for true desktop
publishing and CAD applications ? What will be its price ?

What are the graphics improvements in the Mega family (if there are any) ?


				Yves Bernard
				Philips Research Labs, Brussels.