RE: [WinMac] Video Formats

Jim Royal(jimr[at]Eicon.com)
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 09:54:11 -0400

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> I've been led to believe that the Apple video format is not as robust over
> long distances, so I've been leery about the new Macs. I could certainly
> purchase a PCI video card that would drive SVGA, but those of us doing
> disk-based audio need to keep PCI activity at a minimum.
>
>
You should have no problems with long video cables as long as they are very
well shielded, and are of one piece, i.e., no multiple extensions. Since
Apple video hardware can drive SVGA monitors, I suspect that there is no
inherent quality difference between PC and Mac video.

Jim Royal
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