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From: amc4919@cec2.wustl.edu (Adam Michael Costello)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: graphics
Keywords: frame buffer
Message-ID: <1990Sep8.215921.5346@cec1.wustl.edu>
Date: 8 Sep 90 21:59:21 GMT
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What exactly is a frame buffer?  What would you call a card that gave you
the same capabilities as the on-board chip set, but with 24 bits per pixel?
What are the capabilities of the 8*24 GC video card for the Mac (which will
list at just under $2000 when it's released), and what is or will soon be
available for the Amiga which can compete with (or beat) it?
I've overextended myself by buying an A3000 (which should be arriving in
1-4 weeks), and it will be a while before I can afford any add-ons anyway,
but I'm curious and tend to shop far in advance (I chose the 3000 2 years
ago!)
Thanks!
AMC