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HARDWARE.(Buyers Guide)
BOARDS
NEW VPRO GRAPHICS
WIN/LINUX SGI has introduced two new graphics subsystems for its Windows NT/2000- and Linux-based workstations. The company's V7 and VR7 graphics are additions to it VPro family. V7 is based on Nvidia's Quadro2 MXR graphics processor, and provides multidisplay capability for the Silicon Graphics 230 and 330 visual workstations. VR7 is based on Nvidia's Quadro2 Pro processor, and enables midrange graphics performance for the Silicon Graphics 330 and 550 visual workstations. The V7 comes with 32 of graphics memory; the VR7 has 64MB. Pricing varies depending on system and configuration. A Silicon Graphics 230 workstation with V7 graphics costs $2645. (SGI; www.sgi.com)
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INPUT/OUTPUT
15-INCH FLAT-PANEL
WIN The Dell 1503FP is a 15-inch flat-panel monitor with 1024- by 768-pixel XGA resolution. It incorporates a dual-interface (analog or digital), active-matrix, TFT (thin-film transistor) display powered by a Genesis Microchip gm5020 image processor. According to the company, this core technology allows for bright, vivid imagery with minimal distortions. The 1503FP comes in white or gray: The gray matches Dell's current desktop systems. The monitor is available separately or bundled with Dell systems. The cost is $899. (Dell Computer Corp.; www.dell.com)