jacobson@uwvax.ARPA (07/12/84)
I am considering buying the Zenith Z-150. It's a great machine, but it's graphics display controller board isn't very exciting - especially when compared to the hot two-slot board in the Mitsubishi/Sperry/Leading Edge PC. We know a high resolution card is in the works; the original Z-150 flyer mentions it. Jerry Pournelle writes, "Don't be surprised if [it] looks a greal deal like the Z-100's color palette." (July Byte, page 380) Does any know anything more specific about this product? In particular, will it be available soon? Fred Jacobson jacobson@uwisc.ARPA {allegra, ihnp4, seismo}!uwvax!jacobson
alex@sdcsvax.UUCP (07/17/84)
Actually, that was carefully heard rumor. Don't expect anything before September. What "high-res" stuff does the mitsubishi PC have? The standard Z150 color card is much better than the IBM's (doesn't blink when it scrolls) but is standard IBM res {for those of you who came in late :-) }.). There are a whole bunch of color cards with high-res out there, but no two are compatible. Alex