HP 98730 DaVinci Framebuffer ?

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
Date: Fri Apr 20 18:22:12 2001

At 03:34 PM 4/20/00 +0300, you wrote:
>On Thu, Apr 19, 2001 at 09:00:55AM -0500, Joe wrote:
>> Jarkko,
>>
>>
>> I can't help you with the software and docs but I have a 98730 also. I
>> thought it was just a card when I bought it on E-bay but was real surprised
>> when the seller wanted $40+ to ship it!
>
>I guess that would be a correct figure..
>
>> I've opened it up and checked it
>> out inside. It's quite a piece of work! I don't have the cable of the
>> interface card for mine so it's just gathering dust at the moment.
>
>What I'd also like to get is a list of the cards (ID:s etc.).

   OK I have a list of the cards somewhere. I'll try to find it and post
them. FWIW I wouldn't be surprised if this one doesn't have the 3D HW. It's
pretty full.


 I think
>it's possible to extend it with 3D hw and the like. A funny snippet of
>information: in console mode (connected to a 9000/300) everytime the
>screen scrolls or prints something the fb makes these weird, pretty
>silent sounds. It sounds like it's powered by tiny hamsters in tiny workout
>wheels.
>
>Anyway, I assume you have the interface card, right ?

   No, I don't, that's one reason that it's gathering dust.

    Joe
Received on Fri Apr 20 2001 - 18:22:12 BST