- For immediate release - RELEASE DATE: For further information contact us at August 15, 1994 the addresses provided below. PRESS RELEASE -------------------------------------------------------- /// NEWS FROM CYBERCUBE /// CyReL VDI Update 8/94 and M16 VTG-GENERATOR released -------------------------------------------------------- Cybercube has just released the CyReL VDI Update for July and August 1994 for the CyReL SUNRISE M16-1280 True Color High Resolution Graphic Cards. The drivers are available free of charge either through GEnie or our own Equinox Product Support BBS (905) 882 0294. This release will now fully initialize the CyReL MPT-16 module as well as improve the overall system performance. Further, this update also includes a new utility to generate custom designed video timing files to adapt the video timing generator to the specific needs of the user's monitors. /// Cybercube appointed to represent KandinskY in NA ---------------------------------------------------- Cybercube has been appointed the exclusive North American representative for Ulrich Rossgoderer's KandisnkY GEM-based Vector Drawing Program. KandinskY is SHAREWARE and can now be registered conveniently through Cybercube. Free demo versions of Kandinsky can be obtained through a number of on-line systems and BBS's. The registration fee for this very professional and versatile tool is just US $29 or Cdn $35.65 plus $1 for S&H. Canadian orders: please add the appropriate taxes. Latest version: 1.73. Special features: Postscript support. /// Cybercube appointed to represent TT-Artist in NA ---------------------------------------------------- Cybercube has been appointed the exclusive North American representative for Massimo Farina's stunning TT-Artist GEM-based modular Fractal Screen Saver. Free demo versions of TT-Artist can be obtained through a number of on-line systems and BBS's. The registration fee for this stylish and intriguing screen saver is just US $15 or Cdn $20 plus $1 for S&H. Canadian orders: please add the appropriate taxes. Latest version: 1.7. Special features: screen saver will not activate whenever the CPU load exceeds certain load levels. /// CyReL MPT-16 Modules and CyReL MonoFLEX VDI now available ------------------------------------------------------------- We are pleased to announce the availability of the CyReL MPT-16 modules for the CyReL M16-1280 graphics cards. This module, in conjunction with the CyReL MonoFLEX VDI driver, will allow you to utilize the monochrome features of the CyReL SUNRISE boards. We are also pleased to introduce the long awaited CyReL MonoFLEX VDI Driver package for the CyReL M16-1280 cards and the CyReL MPT-16 modules. This driver package now supports over 50 desktop sizes and resolutions ranging from 320x200 to 2048x1024 on screen. Virtual screen sizes are can also be utilized. In addition, this driver package adds the possibility of using the NVDI or WARP9 screen accelerators in combination with the CyReL M16-1280 graphics cards, thus achieving redraw speeds over 1500% (as compared to a standard TT in ST-High). The CyReL MonoFLEX VDI driver packages ships with the CyReL MPT-16 modules and has a suggested retail price of US $99. /// Image Load/Save Modules for Artis 3/Prism Paint II ------------------------------------------------------ Cybercube Research Ltd. is pleased to announce the availability of the new Artis 3/Prism Paint II Module-Packs designed by Dieter Fiebelkorn, author of several popular Atari utilities. These Module Packs contain multiple add-on modules that allow Artis3 or Prism Paint II to load or save (depending on the module) a variety of today's most widely used graphics image formats. This amazing collection of modules adds a new level of processing power to your applications. They run in any display mode supported by Artis3 or Prism Paint II. Imagine yourself working with dazzling JPEG True Color images, or utilize the flexibility of importing or exporting IFF graphics. Use the Unix formats for a more professional workstyle. Or simply add the Atari specific modules to increase your compatibility with your other imaging applications. These Module-Packs have been compiled to give you a fresh new way of working with your programs and they automatically handle all the color processing, palette manipulation, dithering and conversion tasks easily and comfortably,so that you can fully concentrate on your creative job! Module-Pack Contents: Atari Formats Package Art-Director, Degas, STAD, Spectrum 512, Tiny DTP/True Color Formats Package Cranach Studio (*), JPEG, Targa (*), TIFF (*) Cross Platform Compatibility Package B&W Black&White, IFF (*), Mac Paint, Paintbrush, TIFF (*) Unix Formats Package GIF (*), JPEG, PBM Bitmaps, PGM Bitmaps, PNM Bitmaps, PPM Bitmaps,Sun Rasterfile, X-Bitmaps Modules marked with an asterisk also support the SAVE function. Pack Prices ------------------------------------------------------- ATARI Formats .............. US $15.00 ..... Cdn $20.00 DTP/True Color Formats ..... US $20.00 ..... Cdn $25.00 Cross Platform Compatibility US $20.00 ..... Cdn $25.00 Unix Formats ............... US $20.00 ..... Cdn $25.00 /// 5 CyReL Time$avers now available on-line -------------------------------------------- Time$avers are here. Another new idea from Cybercube. Time$avers make it easier for you to register any of the fine Shareware programs that we represent. Save time and money! Simply print out this GEM IMG (or straight ASCII) file, fill in the blanks and you are ready to go. To receive your registered copy of either Dieter Fiebelkorn's GEM-View, Ulrich Rossgoderer's KandinskY, Massimo Farina's TT-Artist or the CyReL Palette Master and CyReL Serial Mouse Manager, complete the Time$aver forms and mail them together with the registration fee to Cybercube Research Limited, 126 Grenadier Cr., Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 7V7, Canada. CyReL Time$savers. Registering your favourite Shareware programs has never been easier. /// New low price for CyReL SUNRISE M16-1280 True Color Cards GREAT PACKAGE DEAL: NOW 5MB+ SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS INCLUDED! --------------------------------------------------------------- Cybercube is pleased to announce a new pricing structure for our highly acclaimed CyReL SUNRISE M16-1280 True Color High Resolution Graphics Cards for the Atari TT030 and Mega STE. Effective immediately, the CyReL SUNRISE M16-1280 will retail for just US $545 or Cdn $755 (SRP). This is our lowest and most attractive price ever and it still includes a one-year free software upgrade service and free customer support via CRS-Online, GEnie or the InterNet. The most impressive changes were made in terms of software support. Each card now comes with more than 5 MB of ready-to-use software, drivers, documentation and demo programs including the full commercial versions of the CyReL Serial Mouse Manager and the CyReL Palette Master (a US $30 value), plus free trial versions of GEM-View, KandinskY and TT-Artist as well as a fully working demo of the InShape Modeler & Shader at no extra charge. /// Restructured InShape Pricing in effect ------------------------------------------ We have reduced the price of the InShape 3D Modeler & Shader package for the Atari Falcon030 and TT030. The basic entry package now retails for just US $189 or Cdn $229 (InShape Intro 1.0, Falcon). The InShape 1.02 TT version is available now for just US $319 or Cdn $379. InShape is a fully integrated 3D modeling, rendering and animation system combining all the tools to explore your creativity and visualize your imagination. InShape facilitates the creation of three dimensional objects, images and animations with extraordinary ease and elegance. Adding photorealistic surfaces, bump maps, animated waves, wrinkles and textures or bending vibrant images around your objects can be accomplished with powerful menu selections. InShape offers a rich feature set and combined with a fresh new 3D user interface. Free working demo versions are available through most on-line and BBS systems. Note: Falcon version requires a MC68882 FPU. /// Falcon FPU's at an unbelievable price SPECIAL!!! LIMITED QUANTITIES. CALL FOR CONFIRMATION --------------------------------------------------------- We are offering a limited quantity of refurbished but fully guaranteed Motorola MC68882-20 MHz FPU's for use in the Falcon030. These FPU's are being offered with a 50% savings. Please call for confirmation of order. Take advantage of this incredible deal and get a Motorola MC68882-20 FPU for Atari Falcon030 for just US $39.00 or Cdn $49. /// CyReL CaTTamaran. The TT030 Accelerator is here! ---------------------------------------------------- Upgrade your TT030 from the standard 32 MHz to absolutely amazing 48 MHz and boost your system performance up to 50% with the hot new CyReL CaTTamaran TT030 Accelerators. Who will benefit? The CaTTamaran will speed any Atari TT030. Once installed, it can boost the power and performance of the TT by as much as 50%. It does this by increasing the main clock of your TT from the standard 32 MHz to 48 MHz (accelerated). You can switch between the two modes at any time, since it is done under software control. What makes the CyReL CaTTamaran such an outstanding package? 1. THE PERFORMANCE: Only the CyReL CaTTamaran offers the unparalleled 48 MHz performance for any Atari TT030. 2. THE SUPPORT: As with any Cybercube product you purchase, you will get knowledgeable and honest customer support. 3. THE PRICE: The CyReL CaTTamaran has a SRP of just US $99 or Cdn $115! A free demonstration package complete with an extensive CaTTamaran FAQ can be obtained from most on-line and BBS systems. /// GEM-View 3.05 adds even more powerful features -------------------------------------------------- With the introduction of Release 3.05, GEM-View now offers these amazing new features: SLIDE-SHOW User configurable, with variable-length time delays. Works within window or full-screen in any of the Atari modes or with your graphics card. Selectable border. Handles all graphics formats supported by GEM-View. Use a file/item selector such as SELECTRIC and specify individual or multiple selections in one go! CATALOG/INDEX/SUMMARY This handy feature will help you manage your image collection. Cut down search times, eliminate duplicates. Simply let GEM-View paste a selection of your images onto a single image (either scaled to the same size or original) and use these 'catalog pages' as a handy reference to maintain your image library. GEM-View automatically creates a series of such 'pages' should the number and size of the selected images exceed the available area on a single page. SAVE IN JPEG FORMAT Trim down those whopping True Color files. Convert them into easy-to-handle JPEG images instead! Fast JPEG save module now available for GEM-View users. GEM-View can be downloaded from most popular on-line systems. /// CyReL Classics: The CyReL Palette Master -------------------------------------------- The CyReL Palette Master 4.0f has been called 'The Ultimate Color Handling Utility'. It is easy to see why: It Works in monochrome modes, 4 color modes, 16 color modes, 256 color modes, Falcon High Color and even True Color modes. The CyReL Palette Master provides smooth shading functions for perfect color blends, color fades and grayscale ramps. Extensive cut & paste features allow the use of multiple color clips. Color swap, invert, shift, rotate, copy and rainbow help to generate dazzling color effects. The creation of palette files, even clips of any size, in regular in reverse order is a standard feature. The CyReL Palette Master also supports a flexible color to greyscale conversion with a broad scope of user defined options achieve the optimum color to grayscale conversion. Representation on screen can be switched between Palette or Profile Operation. Multiple UNDO functions are provided to recover from any undesired settings. Gamma correction supports the adjustment of the screen display to the requirements of your monitor. Brightness control is being provided for separately for each color component. On-line help pages facilitate the use of this powerful package. The CyReL Palette Master operates either as a desktop accessory or as a standalone program (Multi-TOS compatible). Screen colors can be easily identified using the 'pick-color' function. The package also supports extensive block operations: cut, copy, paste with reversible direction and color component exchange facilities. The CyReL Palette Master is available for just US $17 or Cdn $20. /// CyReL Classics: The CyReL Serial Mouse Manager -------------------------------------------------- The CyReL Serial Mouse Manager allows the use of industry standard high resolution serial mice compatible with the MS-Mouse or PC-Mouse format with your Atari computer without any hardware modifications. The CyReL Serial Mouse Manager presently supports these input devices: Microsoft MS-Mouse (serial type), MSC Mouse Systems Corporation PC-Mouse, SUMMAGRAPHICS MM961 graphics tablets, SUMMAGRAPHICS MM1201 graphics tablets, SUMMAGRAPHICS BitPadII graphics tablets, SummaSketch PLUS graphics tablets and compatible products. It can use any of the built-in serial ports and automatically configures the ports depending on the selected input device. The CyReL Serial Mouse Manager supports 'dual mouse' operation. The original mouse and serial mouse can both be used at any time. The package also provides advanced mouse speed control features including ballistic response, dynamic speed regulation and mouse resolution compensation. Another bonus is the ability to use of any graphics tablet compatible with the Summagraphics MM or BitPadII* series. This greatly improves the performance of the operating system and interaction accuracy with GEM application programs. The package also supports the CyReL SUNRISE M16-1280 True Color High Resolution Graphic Cards. The CyReL Serial Mouse Manager combines three utilities in one: mouse accelerator, screen saver and serial mouse driver. It offers friendly GEM based configuration utility, runs with ATARI TOS1.2 or later and requires at least one free RS-232 port operating at speeds up to 9600 baud. Best of all, you can get your CyReL Serial Mouse Manager for just US $13 or Cdn $15. *= preliminary driver support. C Y B E R C U B E ... expand your imagination How to reach us: """""""""""""""" Cybercube Research Ltd 126 Grenadier Crescent Thornhill, Ontario L4J 7V7, Canada Tel. (905) 882 0294 Mon-Fri, 10 AM to 4 PM, EST (Toronto) Fax (905) 886 3261 BBS (905) 882 5895 24h, 1,200 - 14,400 baud GEnie: CYBERCUBE CRS-Online: Cybercube Research InterNet: cybercube.research@canrem.com or cybercube@genie.geis.com or cyrel@cybercube.com or cyrel@interlog.com *=MSRP. 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