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Article #67Re: Be aware!!! Micron Computer and Their Service
From: Sir Joseph of Greenwood
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 1996 00:00
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 1996 00:00
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Carl Rohman wrote: > > schmiric@sound.net (Simon Jester) wrote: > > >Hans Huang <huangh2@rpi.edu> wrote: > > >>As for cheaper part, Seong-Yo-do you know what Microns have and what > >>Gateways have?? Microns uses Vibra 16's (Creative Labs) and Gateway uses > >>Eqsonics-I guess that they didn't want to spend the extra cash to get > >>Soundblaster. > > >Just a quick reality check from a happy Gateway customer. The Ensoniq wavetable card is a more > >expensive and higher quality card than a SB16 clone. > > >Simon Jester > > Ensonics are more expensive, but Micron uses genuine Sound Blasters, > not a clone. Who cares if it is a clone. I own both, and the Ensoniq card KICKS SB's ass in sound. The only comparible thing is that Ensoniq was cool enough to make the card completely emulate the SB w/out software drivers. They made a diamond that looked, felt, and smelled like a turd for those who are unable to see diamonds. -j
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