NEW ATARI NEWS FROM TOAD COMPUTERS! ---- March 11, 1996!! =============================================================== Toad Computers is happy to bring you even more news about exciting new products and developments that will affect YOU as an Atari owner!! ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== Thought! Ideas Processor ------------------------- This program from Titan Designs (makers of Apex Media) is a workflow/project management software that enables you to organize complex ideas and print out flowcharts and outlines. Thought! is flexible enough to handle general design concepts as well as design issues specific to programming and software design. Chapters in the manual include: General Purpose Model for: - A Filing System - House Maintenance - Personal Diary / Cardfile - Mini Database of your Book Shelves - Catalog of the Family Picture Albums - Telephone/Address book - Architect's Planner - Family Tree Programmer / Designer Model: - Diagram Symbols (Process, Decision, Iteration, Subroutine) - Diagram Operators (Mathematical, Conditional, Assignment) - Diagram Rules Plus chapters on using Thought! for software design, and much more! Thought! runs on all Atari ST computers with at least 640 x 400 resolution (ST Mono, TT, Falcon) and 512K RAM. 1MB and a hard disk are recommended but not required. Thought! also fully takes advantage of higher resolution graphics cards, NVDI, and other system enhancements. TITAN DESIGNS Thought! Ideas Processor.......................................$129.00 US Apex Media v2.17 (Now In Stock)................................$149.00 US Expose Falcon Video Digitizer (available again 5/96)...........$399.00 US ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== APEX 3 - PRESS RELEASE ----------------------- Advance Product Information Black Scorpion Software Ltd are proud to announce details of their forthcoming Art program, APEX 3. This will feature full Image Processing, painting and touch-up capability and is a logical progression from APEX Media v2. As a stand-alone art program, the features available to APEX 3 far exceed the painting capability of APEX Media, while avoiding a compromise of the animation facilities within APEX Media. Apart from the usual drawing tools found in an art program, APEX 3 will also include; * Full 24-bit image editing. * Extremely fast realtime operation. * Realtime zoom to any level of detail. * Anti-aliased (mip-mapped) realtime block operations. * Alpha channeled paste operations (8-bit masking). * Realtime alpha-channeled tools. * Variable alpha on gradients and masks. * Analog chroma-key range masking. * Compound (multiple) filtering using a realtime brush. * Quick & easy cloning of pages for backup / editing. As can be expected of any developments from the Black Scorpion team, APEX 3 will be blindingly fast and packed with features. Expected retail price is #99.00, including VAT & carriage within the UK. Orders within the EC, please add #5.00 to cover carriage. Other overseas orders, APEX 3 would be #84.26, plus #10.00 carriage. ( NOTE: the hash (#) sign represents UK pounds sterling ) APEX 3 - HARDWARE SUPPORT While the program will function on any Falcon, APEX 3 also takes advantage of high resolution true-colour support where available. To achieve the higher specification a hardware modification such as BlowUp FX, Speed Resolution card or similar will be required. To assist users who would prefer a cheaper alternative to these cards, Black Scorpion can provide a hardware solution to achieve high resolution true-colour. This involves a very simple modification to the Atari Falcon which most people could successfully accomplish. Although still in the prototype stage the provisional specification of the hardware would include 24MHz acceleration to the Bus and CPU, and 48MHz acceleration to the 56001 DSP chip, all of which APEX 3 will take advantage of. If required the hardware modification can be sold along with APEX 3 for an additional #29.95 (provisional price - to be confimed). Existing APEX Media users can also benefit greatly from the hardware modification, particularly where DSP operations are performed, such as block manipulations. Expose' owners will also see an improvement to the capture rate of stills and movies, achieving 25 frames per second at 256x160. ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== FRAK FastRAM for PAK 68/3 Board! Add FAST RAM to your PAK 68/3!! With the FRAK board you can add 4-64MB of fast, TT compatible RAM to your PAK 68/3 enhanced Atari! (Uses four 30 pin SIMMs.) FRAK FastRAM Board.........................................$ 199.00 FRAK FastRAM with 4MB RAM..................................$ 299.00 FRAK FastRAM with 16MB RAM.................................$ 579.00 FRAK FastRAM with 64MB RAM.................................$1595.00 FRAK is a daughterboard that plugs on TOP of the PAK board. If you don't know about the PAK 68/3, here's more info: The PAK processor replacement card turns your Mega ST, Mega STe, STfm, or STe computer into a 32-bit system using the 68030 processor like the TT030 or the Falcon030. Unlike these machines, however, the PAK uses a 32KB level 2 cache. This means that a machine with a PAK running at 32MHz runs 21% faster than a stock TT030! This is incredible speed! Compatibility is excellent. As a guide, all programs running on the TT or Falcon will probably also run on a PAK. If you need 68000 compatibility, we can install a switch to let you switch back and forth between the 68000 and 68030. A TT or Falcon can't do this! How fast can the PAK go? It runs best at 32MHz, but can go up to 40 or 50MHz if you install the optional $79 buffer board. Let us know if this is something you need! PAK 68030 Board w/68030 and PAK TOS 3.06 (faster)...........$499.00 68882 FPU Chip..............................................$ 59.00 STE PLCC Adapter Board (for Square 68000)...................$ 69.00 50MHz Buffer Board..........................................$ 79.00 Complete Installation.......................................$ 79.00 Both PAK and FRAK are in stock NOW! ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== New RAM Prices!! Toad's RAM Super-Sale!! Over the past few weeks the industry has seen a dramatic decline in the price of RAM -- the stuff that gives your computer muscle and brainpower, and until now, possibly the most expensive component in your computer system. Toad Computers' experience with a multitude of the best suppliers in the RAM industry enables us to deliver the best prices on the best-quality RAM products. Toad Computers New RAM Prices effective 3/2/96 1MB SIMMS 1 x 8 70-120ns (30 pin for Atari ST/STE, BlowUp FX)......$29.00 1 x 9 70ns (30 pin for PC)...............................$39.00 4MB SIMMS 4 x 8 70ns (30 pin for ASR-10, Falcon RAM Gizmo, TT RAM Board, BlowUp FX, some PC's)........................$95.00 4 x 9 70ns (30 pin for PC)...............................$99.00 1 x 32 70ns (72 pin for PC, Wizztronics Falcon Board)....$99.00 1 x 32 70ns EDO (72 pin for PC, Extended Data Out)......$119.00 8MB SIMMS 2 x 32 70ns (72 pin for PC).............................$199.00 2 x 32 70ns EDO (72 pin for PC, Extended Data Out)......$239.00 16MB SIMMS 4 x 32 70ns (72 pin for PC, Wizztronics Falcon Board)...$399.00 4 x 32 70ns EDO (72 pin for PC, Extended Data Out)......$479.00 16MB Falcon RAM Expansion (includes board)..............$499.00 32MB SIMMS 8 x 32 70ns (72 pin for PC).............................$739.00 8 x 32 70ns EDO (72 pin for PC, Extended Data Out)......$899.00 ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== New Lighthouse Towers! European Atari users have long known about the power and flexibility provided by the Lighthouse(tm) series of tower cases for the Atari ST series. While interest here in North America has been high, importing the cases has been difficult due to their size and weight. Now, through a combination of price reductions and improved shipping methods, the Lighthouse Tower cases are now available at remarkably affordable prices. WHAT IS THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER? The Lighthouse(tm) series of cases allows you to mount your Atari and your hard disk drives in a tower-style case. Falcon, TT, Mega STE, Mega ST, 1040/520STFM and 1040/520STE versions are available. Right now, the STFM/e, Falcon, and Mega STE versions are in stock. The other versions will be available on request. The case is made of sturdy sheet metal with a molded plastic faceplate, with room for three 3.5" or 5.25" disk drives. It also has a front mounted power switch. All ports are properly externalized. The case is an attractive off-white (industry standard). The Lighthouse tower is the perfect solution for mounting accelerator boards, RAM upgrades, digitizers, and other products that require more space in your case!! Also comes with FreeKeys, for externalizing your ST/Falcon keyboard (not included in MSTE version, as it's not necessary). Lighthouse Tower (1040/520 STFM/STE)..............................$349.00 Lighthouse Tower (Mega STE).......................................$349.00 Lighthouse Tower (Falcon).........................................$349.00 Others coming soon!!! Call for more information!! ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== NVDI, MagiC, EASE, Kobold, HD Driver and MagiCMac are in Good Supply! NVDI 4 (ST, TT, Falcon) . . . . . . . . .$89.95 NVDI 4 for MagiCMac . . . . . . . . . . .$99.95 NVDI 4 for ET4000 . . . . . . . . . . . .$99.95 NVDI 4 PS Type-One Module . . . . . . . .$34.95 NVDI 3 to 4 Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00 MagiC 4 (ST, TT, Falcon). . . . . . . . .$99.95 MagiC 2 to 4 Upgrade (Before March 31). .$45.00 MagiC 2 to 4 Upgrade (After March 31) . .$59.95 HD Driver Version 4.x . . . . . . . . . .$39.95 EASE 4 (ST, TT, Falcon) . . . . . . . . .$69.95 EASE 2 to 4 Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00 Kobold (ST, TT, Falcon) . . . . . . . . .$69.95 MagiCMac PPC + Ease . . . . . . . . . . .$219.00 GT Look 2 (Epson Scanner Driver). . . . .$149.00 DA's Picture (Photo Retouching) . . . . .$179.95 Desktopper & Freekeys . . . . . . . . . .$199.00 ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== The Sacramento Atari Computer Exposition Come join Toad Computers and other Atari vendors at the fourth annual Sacramento Atari Computer Exposition, SAC Expo `96, will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, 1996, at the Towe Ford Museum located at 2200 Front Street in Sacramento, California. The one day show will run from 10 am to 5 pm and will have a $5 admission fee that also gets you into the museum exhibits. Join us for the West Coast's only Atari show planned for 1996. Come see the latest Atari developments including the Jaguar CD, the new Atari clones, upgrades, software, and more! Vendors and User Groups should contact Nick Langdon at N.LANGDON4@genie.com or call (916) 723-6425. Inquiries may also be sent to STAR; PO Box 41723; Sacramento, CA 95841-7723. ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== Contact us! Is there a product or service you're looking for? We want to know! We are: Toad Computers 570 Ritchie Highway Severna Park, MD 21146-2925 USA Info / International Orders: (410) 544-6943 FAX: (410) 544-1329 USA & Canada Orders: (800) 448-8623 (448-TOAD) Email: info@toad.net or info@toad.net@INET# (GEnie Mail) Also TOAD on Genie Check out our web site! With more than ever before!! http://www.toad.net/ Get the latest WEB BROWSER for the Atari, too! It's available via ftp at ftp://ftp.toad.net/pub/atarist/internet -- check there for the latest version!! Thanks from ALL OF US here at Toad -- Dave, Jennifer, Ray, Tanya, Jo Ann, Jaimie, Dale, Justin, Kathy, Todd, Mark, Stefan, and Zoe the dog! We appreciate your support!!! ==================================================================== ToadNet! http://www.toad.net/ info@toad.net ftp://ftp.toad.net/ ==================================================================== ===================================== (C) 1996 Toad Computers ======