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From: bobl@pro-graphics.cts.com (Bob Lindabury, SysAdmin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: 24 bit color boards
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Date: 1 Dec 90 14:57:58 GMT
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In-Reply-To: message from xanthian@zorch.SF-Bay.ORG

Kent is correct.  The Ham-E and DCTV are =NOT= 24 bit frame buffers or boards.

They get thier color information from lookup tables or some such thing. 
Animation with Ham-E can only be done by page flipping full pages, unless you
count writing your own software to create animations and such.

Don't be fooled by crafty advertising.

If you want true 24-bit, you'd best get a Toaster or Firecracker.

-- Bob
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