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Re: Targa graphics software

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From: djlewis
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1992 14:48
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In article <1992Oct22.182742.3776@osf.org>, rnollman@osf.org () writes:
> I am considering a Targa board as an alternative to a Speedstar 24x.
> I once investigated Targa boards (about two years ago - I was
> considering an accelarated 386)) and found them to be way beyond my
> budget ($1-2000 range).  But at that time I bought an Amiga 3000.
> 
> Now I am planning to purchase a 486 (I want to use a 17" color monitor with
> 1280 x 1024 resolution) and am finding the prices for the
> Targa are not so bad relative to the 24-bit boards for the Amiga. However,
> two years ago, when I talked with the salesman, he quoted figures of 
> between $2000-$1000 for software modules.  It sounded as if I would need more
> than one module to do anything productive.  It there sophisticated graphics
> software available to work with the Targa at reasonable prices ($2000 tops)?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Rich Nollman
> 

Hi Rick,
	If you get either of the TRUEVISION Bravado boards you will get windows
drivers as well. These boards do of course include frame capture and stereo 
audio mixer. The TRUEVISION TARGA+ ( ithink is the model) is another 
possibility but more expensive.
Don
djlewis@ualr.edu 
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