Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!batcomputer!alchemy!erby Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware Subject: Review of Mobius 1-page w/030 & math coprocessor. From: erby@alchemy.tcnet.ithaca.ny.us (Michael Erb) Message-ID: Date: Tue, 26 Mar 91 17:19:03 EST Organization: Alchemy International, Ithaca, N.Y. I took the plunge and ordered the Mobius One page display with 030 and math coprocessor. The monitor arrived today and for those of you who can't wait to read this whole message, the monitor is excellent. The documentation describing the installation process was very clear and easy to follow. The process took an hour and some of that time was spent cleaning dust out of the case, floppy drive and boards. There was only one confusing issue that had to do with the proper orientation of the internal video cable into the 10-pin connector on the side of the 030 card. A call to Mobius tech support quickly solved the confusion and the installation continued without any other problems. The speed increase is substantial, expecially in regards to number crunching. The monitors tilt/swivel base operates smoothly...I have a small reservation about how securely the base attaches to the monitor but it seems OK. The display itself is extremely sharp. Using test pattern generator, a small amount of linear distortion can be noticed, but it is certainly not a problem and is to be expected I think with any large screen display. To put it another way, I have seen standard 7" screens with just as much distortion. I have not spent much time with the monitor but my first impressions are about as positive as they could be. I certainly can't imagine how the display could be any better and so far have not noticed any conflicts with any software using the 030 board. If you are in the market for a large screen display, I certainly suggest you check out the Mobius product. Their tech support seems excellent, their 30-day money back guarantee is reassuring and the monitor performs very well in this early stage of the game. I am in no way affiliated with or a representative of Mobius Technologies Inc. Mike Erb