OK, I've narrowed it down to the Intergraph Reactor and the Sierra
Screamin' 3D video cards. Both are Rendition ready with 4mb of ram
and both are $199.95. The only thing that's swaying me toward Sierra
is the fact that they bundle some interesting software titles with
their card. Is the software the kicker, or is the Intergraph so much
better, that I won't miss the free stuff?
CR
Will be receiving the Screamin 3d later this week. The software bundle was
a lot better. I don't know if the reactor is better but I doubt it.
>Will be receiving the Screamin 3d later this week. The software bundle was
>a lot better. I don't know if the reactor is better but I doubt it.
Yep, same here. For some reason alot of people think that Sierra's
card is not out yet, but it definitely is.
CR
That good service from Intergraph seems to be restricted only for people
living in USA. Their Finnish office doesn't sell the Reactor, and
it's not possible to call toll-free number in US from Finland, which is
the only way to order the Reactor.
Intergraph is an established name in the professional market, but
maybe their customer support is working overtime now in US, as they
have entered the home market with Reactor, and are getting much more
calls than before ;-?
It seems the only way to get ICR2/Rendition is to wait for Sierra's
Rendition card :(
> That good service from Intergraph seems to be restricted only for people
> living in USA. Their Finnish office doesn't sell the Reactor, and
> it's not possible to call toll-free number in US from Finland, which is
> the only way to order the Reactor.
Hey, you could always make a LD call and order it. Or wait and complain.
Your choice. If you can afford the card, surely you can afford a one time
call to the states. I did it for three years while living in Germany.
Depends on badly you want it.
Overtime? Not that I could tell. They (sales) didn't answer the phone
when I called after hours.
See my first commment.
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> > gotten from Sierra in the past (absolutely abysmal) the choice really > > wasn't that hard. Intergraph has quite a reputation, I have nothing but > > the highest praise for them. I have received several unsolicited e-mails > > answering question that have arisen in this newsgroup, and as such I would > > recommend them to anyone. > That good service from Intergraph seems to be restricted only for people > living in USA. Their Finnish office doesn't sell the Reactor, and > it's not possible to call toll-free number in US from Finland, which is > the only way to order the Reactor.Quoted text (27 lines)
> > > gotten from Sierra in the past (absolutely abysmal) the choice really > > > wasn't that hard. Intergraph has quite a reputation, I have nothing but > > > the highest praise for them. I have received several unsolicited e-mails > > > answering question that have arisen in this newsgroup, and as such I would > > > recommend them to anyone. > > That good service from Intergraph seems to be restricted only for people > > living in USA. Their Finnish office doesn't sell the Reactor, and > > it's not possible to call toll-free number in US from Finland, which is > > the only way to order the Reactor. > Besides, Intergraph doesn't do overseas orders ... > I, too, ordered the Reactor thru Intergraph Finland and found out > that Intergraph is unable to provide its subsidaries with Reactor. > I guess the demand in the US is greater than they can deliver ... > > Intergraph is an established name in the professional market, but > > maybe their customer support is working overtime now in US, as they > > have entered the home market with Reactor, and are getting much more > > calls than before ;-? > > It seems the only way to get ICR2/Rendition is to wait for Sierra's > > Rendition card :( > Lucky for me, I have a colleague in Houston, TX, who ordered one > for me and shipped it to FInland. I should receive it today or on > Monday at the latest ...Quoted text (8 lines)
> -- > Henrikki (Hena) Hakkanen Tel. ?(9)0-345 5538 > ------- The best way to accelerate a Mac is 9.81 m/s2 -------- > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are mine and does not > necessarily reflect those of my employer!Good to hear we non-US folks have not been forgotten. I understand
it takes time to get a new product through all the bureuacracy
and getting that CE approval etc. I just bought a new mouse and
even that as a CE sticker, sheesh.
Neither 3D Blaster or Sierra's card are yet to found in any stores
here in Finland, but I'm only interested to get ICR2/Rendition,
so 3D Blaster is out from my list. As Sierra is a newcomer in hardware,
it's not clear if their software importer(s?) will sell their card
here at all. It seems I just have to wait for Reactor :)
> > Lucky for me, I have a colleague in Houston, TX, who ordered one
> > for me and shipped it to FInland. I should receive it today or on
> > Monday at the latest ...
> Your friend could have ordered Intergraph and gotten it
> overnight. I dont know if CL or Sierra are shipping in Europe
That's exactly what he did. He ordered Intergraph last Monday, got
the card on Tuesday, shipped it to Finland, and it should arrive
today ... Can't wait!!!
Is that the reason why your overseas subsidaries can't get the card?
I'm glad to hear that. I don't expect any problems installing the
Reactor, but if there should be any, I know who to turn to.
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Henrikki (Hena) Hakkanen Tel. ?(9)0-345 5538
------- The best way to accelerate a Mac is 9.81 m/s2 --------
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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are mine and does not
necessarily reflect those of my employer!
