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Conference 7.286::atarist

Title:Atari ST, TT, & Falcon
Notice:Please read note 1.0 and its replies before posting!
Moderator:FUNYET::ANDERSON
Created:Mon Apr 04 1988
Last Modified:Tue May 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1433
Total number of notes:10312

1113.0. "STe v ST?" by RUTILE::BISHOP () Tue Apr 23 1991 06:11

    This may be a silly question, but...
    
    Can anyone tell me the differences between the old ST's and the new
    STe's?
    
    I know the STe has a blitter, but what does this do...???
    
    Anymore info would be appreciated.
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1113.1DECENT MACHINEWFOV11::LAFLEURTue Apr 23 1991 10:3122
    Off the top of my head....
    
    
                 4096 colors compared to 512 on the ST
                 Better sound capabilities
                 SIMM chips on all STe's (I think...) makes for easier
                      upgrades
                 The MEGA STe runs at 16MHZ.
    
    One word of caution, there are still some compatibility problems with
    some of the older software. The problem is slight though, and if I
    were in the market for another system I wouldn't hesitate to get one. 
    
     
    I have the blitter chip on my MEGA 2. It does help to speed up certain
    functions, BUT I wouldn't rush right out and by a new system just
    for a blitter chip.
    
           Bill
    
    PS. TOAD COMPUTERS out of Maryland is selling 1040STe's with 
    4MB upgrades for $699.00 (U.S.) 
1113.2a few, but not the least !RUTILE::CAYLARThu Apr 25 1991 04:0035
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			Hi Lewis !!


       	I am not so far from you ! I have a 1040 STE, i try to forget
	the less info as possible :

		1 - Blitter, graphic accelerator.
 		   

		2 - Stereo Digital Analogic Converter, to play sound samples
		    access to Direct Memory Access and don't lose CPU time;
 		    the demos like it !

		3 - 4096 colors instead of 512, I know only a few soft which
                    use this extension, Dali 3 for example.

		4 - One detail ! like Pcs you have the combination
                    CTRL + ALT + DEL to reset the machine.
		    (implementation on STF with desk accessory)

		5 - I don't speak about the 2 sides drive ...

    
 	Bye, bye ...
       
     	RV.