gaynor@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.edu (Jim Gaynor) (02/15/91)
In article <1991Feb14.201048.967@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.edu> gaynor@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.edu (Jim Gaynor) writes: >In article <91039.125441APPLEREP@MTUS5.BITNET> APPLEREP@MTUS5.BITNET writes: >>2. Is there a card out yet that is _just_ a Floating point unit? >>[for a Mac LC] I know of the Ethernet/FPU socket card from Dayna > > There is the LCDevice, also from Dayna. It's suggested retail >list price is $99, and includes unpopulated sockets for a FPU and a >68030, as well as the firmware for Dayna's LCDisplay - a LCD display >for the Mac LC that costs $995. Argh. I hate it when I do that... The LCDevice and the LCDisplay are manufactured by Dynamac, not by Dayna. I keep confusing those two names in my head. <sigh> So, one more time, the LCDevice and LCDisplay are both produced by Dynamac, not by Dayna. Please note this. Here's the info that was in that "Intro News" thing that Apple distributed at the rollout last October: "DYNAMAC INTRODUCES FLAT PANEL DISPLAY Dynamac Computer Products announces its new LCD System, a 640x480 pixel Flat Panel Display called the LCDisplay, supported by a performance-enhancing video board called the LCDevice. Both are designed especially for the Macintosh LC, and must be used together to act as an entire display system. The LCDevice, which includes a 68030 socket and a socket for an FPU, may be used alone to enhance the Macintosh LC's performance. The LCDisplay employs the latest in 'page-white' backlit liquid crystal display technology that features greatly improved speed, contrast, and brightness while providing 16 levels of gray scale. It also offers a built-in microphone and speaker to access the Macintosh LC sound input capability. Available January, LCDevice, $99, LCDisplay, $995. Dynamac Computer Products, Inc., Denver CO, Ph# (800) 234-2349." Being the curious sort I am, I actually called Dynamac up back in October to ask some questions about these products (I even posted a review to the Internet - too bad I didn't keep a copy!). I ended up speaking to the president of the company (!), who spoke to me at great length about the two products. According to him, Dynamac had plans to release the LCDevice as an unpopulated board ($99), and with 68030 and FPU already installed ($350). Also, he told me that the LCDisplay was to be made part of a package to make the LC into a portable - including a battery pack (3 hours), cables, and carrying case. From what he said, you'd have something smaller and lighter (and cheaper) than a Mac Portable - but considering that mouse, keyboard, cpu, and display are all seperate parts, it still wouldn't be a laptop. Still, sounds like a great product to me. By the way, if you contact Dynamac, mention that you heard about the product on the Internet. I spent some time talk with them about the Internet, and they sounded very interested in the possibility of establishing a presence on the Internet. So, to summarize on these products for the Mac LC: LCDevice: video card for LCDisplay. Sockets for FPU and 68030. $99 (unpopulated). LCDisplay: "page-white", 16-gray, blacklit, LCD flat-screen for use with LCDevice. $995. Dynamac Computer Products, Inc., Denver CO, Ph# (800) 234-2349. Disclaimer: I am not associated with Dynamac, nor are these the offical opinions of the Ohio State University, or OSU Academic Computing Services. My opinions. Mine mine mine! -- Jim Gaynor - Systems Analyst 1 + "This is Serious. He is Lost. The Ohio State University ACS-FM-OCES | We must begin the Search at once." gaynor@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.ed | -Rabbit, from gaynor@agvax2.ag.ohio-state.edu + "The House at Pooh Corner"
gaynor@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.edu (Jim Gaynor) (02/15/91)
In article <1991Feb15.143143.4504@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.edu> gaynor@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.edu (Jim Gaynor) writes: > >LCDisplay: "page-white", 16-gray, blacklit, LCD flat-screen for > use with LCDevice. $995. <sheesh> It looks like I'm going to spend all day correcting myself. The LCDisplay is backlit, not blacklit. What the heck would blacklit be anyways? Inverse screen? Hmmmm.... <grin> -- Jim Gaynor - Systems Analyst 1 + "This is Serious. He is Lost. The Ohio State University ACS-FM-OCES | We must begin the Search at once." gaynor@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.ed | -Rabbit, from gaynor@agvax2.ag.ohio-state.edu + "The House at Pooh Corner"