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  • [GDI]Raptor
    Super MURCer
    • Jan 2001
    • 1045
    #1

    Problem ahead for G450/500

    Well, well........

    I have just read what I have heard from one of Norways bigest importer of computer eqipment... ATI's new card, the Radeon 7500 will be a big problem for Matrox if they don't release a next gen card soon. Here is a link to a rewiev for the Radeon 7500

    http://www.rivastation.com/r7500_1_e.htm


    This card has Matrox like 2D quality, is faster than a GeForce2 PRO in 32-bit 3D, feature Hydravision v2.5 (ATI's DualHead) an have same external connectors like the G550 from Matrox

    I will take the price in Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
    ATI Radeon 7500 64Mb (Given by ATI) 1700 NOK
    Matrox G550 32Mb (Retail) 1300 NOK
    Matrox G450 32Mb (Retail) 1100 NOK
    ASUS v7700 GeForce2 PRO 64Mb (TV-O)(Retail) 1900 NOK

    What do you think will be MAtrox's response to this......
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    • mdhome
      MURCer
      • Apr 2000
      • 842
      #2
      Nothing, absolutely nothing.


      regards MD
      Interests include:
      Computing, Reading, Pubs, Restuarants, Pubs, Curries, More Pubs and more Curries

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        • GT98
          FanBoy
          • Aug 1999
          • 4408
          #3
          I'm not worried too much about it...the G550 in the USA goes for about $100 bucks which isnt bad at all for a general Purpous video card for Business use. a Radeon 7500 on the other hand is going on $180 for a preorder price. That price difference makes a huge difference to OEM customers that Matrox is shooting for. I think we should be plesently suprised by Matrox in the coming months, as our messah should come .

          Scott
          Why is it called tourist season, if we can't shoot at them?

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            • mdhome
              MURCer
              • Apr 2000
              • 842
              #4
              Apart from a salesmans rant and a minor nod by Haig, we still know nothing about Matrox's next gen. For all we know it might just be a revamped g550 with 128bit ddr. Personally no one has given us any real clue about its existence and I certainly dont believe those whispers about it being with us this year or that it will be the dogs gonads. Truth is this, when it comes to high-end gaming the latest offerings by ATI and nVidia make them the main players and they will be for the next 12 months.

              As an aside, my main vid card for the past year has been a Radeon but when I feel the need to change I would like it to be with Matrox. Unfortunately for them I will be using ATI cards for the foreseeable future.

              regards Michael
              Interests include:
              Computing, Reading, Pubs, Restuarants, Pubs, Curries, More Pubs and more Curries

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                • JF_Aidan_Pryde
                  mini MURCer
                  • Sep 2001
                  • 42
                  #5
                  mdhome

                  Matrox likes to surprise people..
                  They like to lie low for a long time and then come with a *BOOM*
                  G400 historic replay comm'in up I reckon.

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                    • mdhome
                      MURCer
                      • Apr 2000
                      • 842
                      #6
                      Hello JF
                      Nice to see you here. I'm sure they will, but someone has to play the devils advocate

                      regards MD
                      Interests include:
                      Computing, Reading, Pubs, Restuarants, Pubs, Curries, More Pubs and more Curries

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                        • Greebe
                          Super MURCer
                          • Aug 1999
                          • 8555
                          #7
                          But your avatar shows you're just an ASS
                          "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Seuss

                          "Always do good. It will gratify some and astonish the rest." ~Mark Twain

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                            • JF_Aidan_Pryde
                              mini MURCer
                              • Sep 2001
                              • 42
                              #8
                              Howdy mdhome,
                              Where have we met before?
                              ..as in how do you know me?

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                                • mdhome
                                  MURCer
                                  • Apr 2000
                                  • 842
                                  #9
                                  Hiya Greebe
                                  Ass by avatar, ass by nature

                                  JF, I recognise you from Beyond3d. I tend to view the site rather than write

                                  regards MD
                                  Interests include:
                                  Computing, Reading, Pubs, Restuarants, Pubs, Curries, More Pubs and more Curries

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                                    • Greebe
                                      Super MURCer
                                      • Aug 1999
                                      • 8555
                                      #10
                                      At least I'm not a Jack...
                                      "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Seuss

                                      "Always do good. It will gratify some and astonish the rest." ~Mark Twain

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                                        • Nappe1
                                          MURCer
                                          • Jul 2000
                                          • 561
                                          #11
                                          Hey! when this turned from discussion to disgustion?
                                          "Dippadai"

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                                            • Rags
                                              Super MURCer
                                              • Aug 1999
                                              • 4052
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by mdhome
                                              Unfortunately for them I will be using ATI cards for the foreseeable future.

                                              regards Michael
                                              Unfortunate for who? Surely not anyone I know.

                                              Rags

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