Re: The Torch Triple X UNIX PC

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1 total messages Started by works Mon, 06 Jan 1986 12:00

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Author: works
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1986 12:00

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The Torch Triple X is a very nice machine. We have had a
demonstration of it, so it is real. The version we saw was the final
release machine with the complete window manager. The response time
is very good, to my mind faster than the Sun2, and the whole machine
seemed quite solid. The user-interface is very simple, powerful, and
is very intuitive. The display is rock steady and very sharp. It uses
a long persistence phospher Sony monitor. There is a VME-bus
connector for expansion.

The prices in the UK are (in sterling);

Torch (1Mbyte RAM, 20Mbyte winchester)  3995.00
10" Colour monitor                       699.00
13" Colour monitor                       799.00

Ethernet software and interface          500.00
X25 software and interface               500.00

The Torch has a 68010, but there is a 68020 plug-in upgrade due next
year for about 1000.00 pounds. There will also be a diskless
workstation for 2000.00 - 2500.00 pounds.

The ethernet interface is tcp-ip with, as far as we could see, the
Berkeley plugs and sockets interface. We didn't get to try this out
though.

I have no connection with the company, but like what I have seen, and
think it is a very good produce.

        sean

        sjl@ukc

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