IBM's PGA Adapter

From: jpero_at_sympatico.ca <(jpero_at_sympatico.ca)>
Date: Sun Apr 22 17:08:26 2001

> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 21:58:07 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Kev <co273_at_freenet.buffalo.edu>
> To: Classic Computer List <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> Subject: IBM's PGA Adapter
> Reply-to: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org

> Hi. Can anybody provide me with some info on the IBM PGA/PGC adapters for
> the IBM PC/XT systems?
>
> I heard that it is one of the first video adapters with on-board transform
> capabilities, and that it is very ahead of its time. Can anyone please
> elaborate?
> Also, where can I get some pictures, and is it still available for
> purchase?

Half-half acceleration due to built in CPU and can compute arcs,
lines etc for cad work I think.

But I know PGA is grossly unusual design and unrealistic cost kept it
from very common plus it requires non-standard PGA monitor to go with
it. Cost was about 5,000 I think.

BTW, it is 3 boards package and monitor. Saw both monitor and card
set but not in action.

Cheers,

Wizard
Received on Sun Apr 22 2001 - 17:08:26 BST