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From: jmb@patton.sgi.com (Jim Barton)
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Subject: Re: 3D real-time workstations
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Date: 7 Sep 89 15:53:07 GMT
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In article <56600001@iuvax>, wcwang@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu writes:
> 
> 
> A group of professors here at Indiana University are in the process
> of selecting computers for running experiments using visual stimuli.  
> Our needs range from modest to demanding --
> the most demanding is real time animation of high resolution, shaded 3D
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Actually, this is available on our low-end Personal IRIS machines with
the Super graphics option.  It is not demanding at all for an IRIS - real time
movement of Gourad shaded 3D objects is what the machines were built to do.

> objects,  the least demanding is animation of low-resolution 2D objects.  In

Of course, 2D is a primitive subset of 3D ...

> all cases, we need to collect reaction time responses from subjects.
> This probably requires real-time workstations.  Does anyone have
> recommendatios regards to our requirements?  Our burget is somehow
> limited to be about 4 workstations with a prices tag of less than
> $20,000 per unit.  My main concern right now is to find out what's
> available in the market in our price range and get some details
> about them. 

The educational discount on a Super 4D/20 with minimal memory and disk should
fit right into this price range (contact a salesperson for details).

> 
> We're interested in any
> and all information we can get, regarding configurations, compatibilities,
> caveats, endorsements... We're starting from scratch. 
> 

Our sales force will be happy to give you all this stuff.

> Please e-mail me the responses if possible.
> 
> Thanks very much. 
> 
> Bill Wang
> US Mail = Psychology Dept., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405
> UUCP  = {rutgers, att, ames}!iuvax!wcwang
> Internet = wcwang@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu

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