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Intergraph Announces New TDZ 2000 MAX
(Feb. 19)
Intergraph Computer Systems announced TDZ 2000 MAX - a
specially configured 3D Graphics Workstation that specifically
targets the needs of Kinetix 3D Studio MAX R2 users. In
conjunction with this announcement, Kinetix is announcing
additional incentives for customers purchasing 3D Studio MAX
R2 and Character Studio 2.0 with a TDZ 2000 MAX. TDZ 2000 MAX
comes bundled with Intergraph's RenderGL MAX and ViZfx MAX.
The inclusion of RenderGL MAX with the TDZ 2000 MAX means that
3D Studio MAX R2 users can preview animations with multiple
textures, shadows, raytracing, Phong shading, and other
sophisticated effects, without having to wait for a final
render. With RenderGL MAX and ViZfx MAX, included at no
additional charge, the affordable TDZ 2000 MAX delivers to 3D
Studio MAX R2 users to the ability to do modeling to preview
rendering to special effects processing.
The new TDZ 2000 MAX is claimed to be the most powerful
platform available for 3D Studio MAX R2 and includes:
-- RenderGL MAX: Enables 3D Studio MAX R2 users to quickly
view an animated sequence with sophisticated effects such as
shadows, Phong shading, bump maps, transparencies, and more
without having to perform a final render. This improves the
production workflow by enabling animators to get the approval
of an art director or client using a high-quality
approximation of the final rendered product.
-- ViZfx MAX: Delivers more than 50 high-quality OpenGL
special effects, including unique effects such as blurs,
blasts, and raindrops. ViZfx MAX also includes compositing
features that enable 3D Studio MAX users to layer 3D
animations with video clips and other content.
-- Intense 3D Pro 2200S Graphics: Intergraph's graphics
subsystem enables true-color display at up to 1280 x 1024
resolution. With OpenGL acceleration and features such as
dedicated texture memory, the Intense 3D Pro 2200S enables 3D
Studio MAX R2 users to work interactively with richly textured
3D models and animations with no sacrifices in resolution or
color depth.
-- Multiple display support: The TDZ 2000 MAX supports up to
four monitors simultaneously, including Intergraph's unique
28" 16 x 9 aspect ratio (HDTV-format) displays.
-- Expandability: The TDZ 2000 MAX is the most expandable
workstation in the industry, with eight full-sized expansion
slots and an onboard disk capacity of up to 36.4 GB. The
optional TowerMate Expansion Base extends the TDZ 2000's
motherboard to a total of 13 slots and a disk capacity of up
to 72.8 GB.
The TDZ 2000 MAX is available immediately through authorized
Intergraph and Kinetix Resellers. Street prices start at $7300
for a basic system with a single 300 MHz Pentium II processor,
128 MB memory, 4 GB onboard disk storage, Intense 3D 2200S
Graphics, 19" Monitor, ViZfx MAX, and RenderGL MAX. For
detailed pricing, configurations, and other sales information,
customers can call (800)763-0242.
www.intergraph.com/ics
Intergraph's 3D graphics leads industry with top Viewperf
scores; Intense 3D Pro 3400, due to ship
(March 10)
Intergraph Computer Systems announced that they have achieved
high scores on all five Viewperf benchmarks. Hardware-based
geometry acceleration available with Intergraph's 3D graphics
technology boosts application performance on Windows NT.
Intergraph's highest end 3D graphics card, RealiZm II VX113 in
Intergraph's TDZ 2000 ViZual Workstation achieved the
following scores within currently shipping products -- 115.82
on CDRS-03, 15.54 on DX-03, 11.40 on DRV-04, 21.44 on AWadvs-
01, and 1.191 on Light-01.a)
(a) -- Measured on a TDZ 2000 ViZual Workstation with RealiZm
II VX113 using a 333 MHz Pentium II processor. The DRV-04 test
was running using dual 333 MHz Pentium II processors
The Intense 3D Pro 3400 is Intergraph's new OEM 3D graphics
accelerator. The new graphics card offers performance
improvements over previous Intense 3D Pro products with 2.6
million lit smooth shaded triangles per second and 60 million
pixels per second tri-linear textured fill rate. Intergraph's
Intense 3D Pro 3400 provides the highest quality --double-
buffered 24-bit color with a 32-bit z-buffer -- and the same
rich feature set inherent with all of Intergraph's graphics
products including tri-linear MIP-mapping, Intergraph-
developed drivers optimized for application performance, and
an optional dedicated hardware-based geometry accelerator.
Including Intergraph itself, three vendors of Windows NT-based
workstations now use Intergraph's OEM graphics products to
accelerate their 3D graphics workstations:
-- IBM IntelliStation Workstations with Intense 3D Pro 3400 or
Intense 3D Pro 2200.
-- DEC a-Series (Alpha-based) and i+ Series (Intel-based)
Personal Workstations with PowerStorm graphics.
-- Intergraph TDZ 2000 ViZual Workstations with RealiZm II 3D
Graphics.
In addition, Intergraph's Intense 3D Pro 2200S has been
selected by Fujitsu to power their new FMV Pro Series
workstations targeting animation, high-end CAD, and visual
simulation in Asian markets.
Intergraph's new Intense 3D Pro 3400 is available immediately
to OEM vendors with price determined by quantity. Available
immediately through Intergraph's direct sales force and
reseller channel, contact 1-800-763-0242
www.intergraph.com/ics
HP Expands HP Kayak PC Workstation Family With New Intel
Pentium II-based Systems
(February. 23)
Hewlett-Packard Company introduced five new HP Kayak PC
Workstations that feature Intel's latest 333MHz Pentium II
processor and span the entire HP Kayak PC Workstation family.
These models, which are expected to be available March 1,
include the following:
-- three new HP Kayak XA PC Workstations that deliver a new
level of price/performance to the entry-level category for
Microsoft Windows NT-based PC workstations and are ideal for
business and technical users running 2-D and business 3-D
graphics;
-- a new HP Kayak XU PC Workstation that supports single- and
dual-processor Pentium II configurations and further boosts
the performance of the HP Kayak PC Workstation family;
-- a new HP Kayak XW PC Workstation that also supports single-
and dual-processor Pentium II configurations and features the
HP VISUALIZE fx4 OpenGL graphics subsystem, delivering the
world's fastest 3-D graphics performance on Windows NT
systems.
The new 333MHz systems feature 64MB of synchronous DRAM
expandable to 384MB; a 6.4GB Ultra ATA hard disk or a 4.5
Ultra Wide SCSI hard disk and on-board AGP graphics. It also
supports single- and dual-processor configurations and
includes a 440LX AGP-based system architecture and Matrox's
Millennium II graphics card with AGP 66MHz support; a 4.5GB,
10,000 rpm Ultra Wide SCSI hard drive; and support for HP
FastRAID.
U.S. PRICING
Model Configuration Est. Street Price
Desktop HP Kayak XA 333MHz, 64MB RAM, $2,670
6.4GB Ultra ATA hard disk
Minitower HP Kayak XA 333MHz, 64MB RAM $2,730
6.4GB Ultra ATA hard disk
Minitower HP Kayak XA 333MH64 RAM, $3,140
4.5 Ultra Wide SCSI ATA
hard disk
HP Kayak XU 333MHz, 32MB RAM, $4,150
4.5GB 10,000rpm Ultra Wide
SCSI hard disk
HP Kayak XW 333MHz, 64MB SDRAM, $10,900
4.5GB 10,000rpm Ultra Wide
SCSI hard disk,
HP VISUALIZE fx4 OpenGL
graphics
All prices quoted are (U.S.) estimated street prices excluding
monitors.
www.hp.com.
Gateway 2000 Announces Continued Support for Microsoft Windows
NT Workstation with the E-5000 Series Workstations
(March 6)
Gateway 2000, Inc. announced continued support of Microsoft
Windows NT Workstation with the GATEWAY E-5000 Workstations.
Shipped with Windows NT Workstation preloaded, the E-5000
Workstations incorporate the latest technology, including
support for dual Pentium II processors and Intel's 440LX GPset
with Accelerated Graphics Port technology.
The GATEWAY E-5000 series of workstations are suited for
mechanical design professionals which include single or dual
Intel Pentium II processors are complemented with ECC SDRAM
memory for maximum performance. Options allow customization of
the system to meet specific requirements, including high
performance AGP video solutions, such as the AccelGraphics
AccelECLIPSE II, SCSI storage systems, and high bandwidth
networking. Every workstation is built to customer
specifications in a 10-bay tower case for maximum flexibility.
Prices range from (US)$3249 for a 266MHZ to (US)$6199 for
333MHZ.
www.gateway.com
Wave Issue 9803 3/25/98 Article 4-01