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Re: Comments on Video Flyer

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From: Jim Wilde
Date: Thu, 07 Mar 1996 16:55
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In article <1996Mar7.162144.3661@scala.scala.com>
john.chang@scala.com writes:
 
>In <cxcarbo-0703960131210001@chudmac04.tamu.edu>, cxcarbo@archone.tamu.edu (Carlos Xavier Carbo) writes:
>>We are considering purchasing NewTek's Video Flyer.  Since we would have
>>to drive 3 1/2 hours just to see one we would greatly appreciate any
>>honest comments to the following questions about the product   I.E.  Does
>>it work well?  Is it easy to use?  Does it work well with the Video
>>Toaster? Is it wothe the money? Is there a better product avaliable?
>>
>>Feel free to tell us anything at all about the product which you feel will
>>help in our purchasing decision.
>>
>>We thank you.
>
>I think you'll be quiet pleased with the performance and features of the
>Flyer, especially with the new software upgrade.  There are some limitations.
>However, I believe they are minor considering the price/performance
>of the Flyer system.
>
>Yes, the Flyer includes the Toaster.
>
>If you are into 3D animation, the biggest "bonus" is the inclusion of
>"LightWave 3D".  If you like the computer graphics on "ST:Voyager" and/or
>"Babylon 5", you'll love becoming a "WaveRider" with LightWave!
>
>For a system under $10K, that doesn't require "compiling" or rendering,
>and still look good?  Oh, and includes a killer 3D animation program?
>(snicker) Good luck! :)
>
>
>
>Regards,
>
>John Chang
>____
>
>John Chang, Technical Support Manager, Scala, Inc. USA
>
>Websites: http://www.scala.com or http://www.scala.no
>USA Technical Support: mailto://tech.support@scala.com
>USA Sales Information: mailto://sales@scala.com
>
>"Multimedia by SCALA.  Why Make It Harder?"
>Scala Computer Television
>____
>
>"Too bad she won't live.  But then again, who does." - Gaf (BladeRunner)
>
Whoa, wait, stop, hold on! I've been operating under the assumption that to cre
ate a flyer system for my 4000, I needed to by a Flyer AND a  Toaster.  Was I
wrong?  Does the flyer COME with a toaster, saving me about 2 grand over what I
 was planning?
 
 
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