[net.micro] Wanted: Info on the Zenith Z-150 High Resolution Video Card

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