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 1997
Press Archive:
Dec.
15 - PowerLogix Takes Three Spots out of Top Ten Best Products of
1997
Dec.
5 - PowerForce G3 250/250 Performance Guarantee
Nov.
25 - Lower Pricing on Improved PowerBoost Pro
Nov.
10 - New PowerForce G3 Models
Nov.
4 - QUALCOMM Chooses PowerLogix
Nov.
3 - PowerForce G3 Compatible with PowerBase
Oct.
6 - PowerForce G3 Announced
Oct.
1 - Mach 9 and Mach 9R Discontinued
June
25 - RapidCache Ultra Announced
June
18 - Lower Prices, VirtualPC Bundle
June
3 - Trade-Up Program
May
29 - PowerBoost 604e
May
29 - PowerBoost Pro
May
29 - RapidCache 512K
May
29 - RapidCache 1Mb
May
29 - MegaHertz Madness Sweepstakes
-
- POWERLOGIX
TAKES THREE SPOTS OUT OF TOP TEN PRODUCTS OF 1997 AT ACCELERATE YOUR
MAC!
-
- AUSTIN,
TEXAS -- December 15, 1997 -- PowerLogix has secured three top spots
of the Ten
Best Products of 1997 at the Accelerate
Your Mac! website. The RapidCache won the award for Best Cache,
the PowerBoost Pro won the award for Best 604e Processor, and the
PowerForce G3 250/250 won the award for best G3 processor card. No
other vendor had more than one item out of the top ten. In addition,
the PowerForce G3 was a factor in the PowerTools X-Force receiving
an honorable mention in the Best MacOS System category. The X-Force
features a PowerForce G3 processor.
POWERFORCE G3 250/250 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
-
- AUSTIN,
TEXAS -- December 5, 1997 -- PowerLogix today announced the new "G3
Performance Guarantee" Program for PowerForce G3 250/250 Processor
Cards. This new program, the first of its kind ever offered, guarantees
that owners of the PowerForce G3 250/250 will be able to achieve a
minimum of 275 MHz of processor speed and 275 MHz of backside
cache speed.
-
- The
G3 Performance Guarantee applies only to the PowerForce G3 250/250
with 1Mb of backside cache, and is effective immediately. This further
demonstrates that the PowerForce G3 250/250 offers the best price/performance
ratio of any high-end G3 processor upgrade on the market.
-
- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES IMPROVED POWERBOOST PRO WITH LOWER PRICING
AUSTIN,
TX, November 25, 1997 -- PowerLogix, the leader in performance processor
upgrades for Macintosh computers, today announced an improved model
of the PowerBoost Pro, the award-winning and industry-leading accelerated
604e processor card, at prices comparable to fixed speed upgrade
cards from other manufacturers.
-
- The
improved model of the PowerBoost Pro has a completely redesigned remote
control unit, with bus speed and bus ratio rotary switches all placed
on the remote. Previously, the bus ratio switch was on the back of
the PowerBoost Pro circuit board; now, users will find it even easier
to fine-tune their system for maximum performance, with all adjustments
being made via the remote. In addition, the remote control is now
encased in a high-quality ABS plastic enclosure.
The
PowerBoost Pro is now priced less than non-accelerated, fixed speed
cards from Newer Technology (the Citation) while offering superior
accelerated performance and full bus tuning features, which the
Citation lacks. In addition, the PowerBoost Pro is compatible across
the board---one card for all machines, instead of having different
models for different computers, as with the Citation. This means
resellers can stock just one card, instead of multiple SKUs as required
by Newer.
All
PowerBoost Pro models work in the following computers: Apple PowerMac
7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, 9600; Power Computing PowerCurve,
PowerWave, PowerCenter, PowerCenter Pro, PowerTower, and PowerTower
Pro; UMAX/SuperMac S900, and C700.
-
- Model
Comparisons
| Model |
Stock CPU Speed
|
Accelerate CPU?
|
Variable Bus?
|
Remote Control?
|
One Card For All Systems?
|
Est. Street Price
|
| PowerBoost
Pro 200 |
200 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$359
|
| PowerBoost
Pro 233 |
233 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$449
|
| Newer
Citation 200 |
200 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
$359
|
| Newer
Citation 233 |
233 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
$449
|
- For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 795-2981, info@powerlogix.com,
http://www@powerlogix.com.
-
- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES NEW POWERFORCE G3 MODELS
New
Models Offer Superior Performance to New Apple G3 PowerMacs for
One-Third to One-Half the Cost
AUSTIN,
TX, November 10, 1997 -- PowerLogix, the leader in performance processor
upgrades for Macintosh computers, today announced additional models
in the PowerForce G3 line of CPU daughtercard upgrades.
The
new models are mid-range processor upgrades designed to offer the
Macintosh owner an affordable upgrade to the latest in processor
technology, without having to purchase a complete new computer.
The
PowerForce G3 233/117/512K has a 233 MHz PowerPC 750 ("G3")
processor and 512K of backside cache running at 117 MHz. Acceleration
features are included as on the high-end PowerForce G3 cards, so
that the typical user will easily achieve 266 MHz in CPU speed and
133 MHz in backside cache speed. The PowerForce G3 233/117/512K
lists at $999.
The
PowerForce G3 250/125/1Mb has a 250 MHz PowerPC 750 processor and
1Mb of backside cache running at 125 MHz. This model easily out-performs
ALL the new Apple G3 models as well as the MAXpowr Pro from Newer
Technology because it has twice the amount of backside cache, and
when used in acceleration mode, matches the performance figures
of the $2499 MAXpowr Pro+. The PowerForce G3 250/125/1Mb lists at
$1399.
The
PowerForce G3 models offer at least equivalent performance in the
standard configuration to the newly announced Apple G3 machines,
and offer superior performance when accelerated. The new mid-range
PowerForce models cost one-third to one-half the price of new Apple
G3 machines. Owners of low-cost machines such as the PowerBase can
now upgrade to equal or superior performance to the new Apple G3
systems for much less than buying a new computer.
Purchasing
a PowerForce G3 processor card in many cases is a better choice
than purchasing a new machine, for many reasons:
-PowerForce
G3 upgrades offer superior processing speed over every Apple G3
system, from the lowest G3 model all the way to the uncontested
speed champ, the PowerForce G3 275.
-New
Apple machines have only 3 DIMM sockets, limiting the maximum memory,
and use less-available, more expensive SDRAM memory modules. This
means several hundred dollars additional expense if users buy a
new machine instead of a upgrading with a PowerForce G3.
-New
Apple machines have only 3 PCI slots. High-end users that require
more slots are better off upgrading with a PowerForce G3 and keeping
their existing system.
-The
New Apple G3s are less compatible than existing machines, according
to published reports. (Hardware such as the GeoPort modem, Apple
Token Ring Card, 12-inch PC Compatibility card, and Localtalk cabling
are not 100% compatible; and software such as QuickTime Conferencing
and Apple Media Conferencing are not supported.)
High-end
users will benefit from the now-shipping PowerForce G3 250/250/1Mb
or the PowerForce G3 275/275/1Mb, which are the fastest processors
of any type on the market, bar none. The PowerForce G3 250/250/1Mb
easily outperforms its only competitor, the Newer MAXpowr Pro+,
and lists for $300 less. The PowerForce G3 275/275/1Mb achieves
well over 300 MHz in performance and unheard of scores on MacBench
4.0 (over 1200) and has no competitor in the marketplace.
All
PowerForce G3 models work in the following computers: Apple PowerMac
7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, 9600; Power Computing PowerCurve,
PowerWave, PowerCenter, PowerCenter Pro, PowerTower, PowerTower
Pro, and PowerBase; UMAX/SuperMac S900, and C700. The PowerForce
G3 is the only upgrade card available for PowerBase systems.
-
- Performance
Comparisons
| Model |
CPU
Speed |
Cache
Speed |
Cache
Size |
Std. MacBench CPU Score
|
Accel. CPU Score
|
List
Price |
| PowerForce
G3 275 |
275 |
275 |
1Mb |
1068 |
1200+ |
$2799 |
| PowerForce
G3 |
250 |
250 |
1Mb |
960 |
1140+ |
$2199 |
| Newer
MAXpower Pro+ |
266 |
177 |
1Mb |
960 |
n/a |
$2499 |
| Apple
G3 266 |
266 |
133 |
512K |
878 |
n/a |
$2399/$2999 |
| PowerForce
G3 250/125 |
250 |
125 |
512K |
875 |
963 |
$1399 |
| Newer
MAXpowr Pro |
250 |
125 |
512K |
827 |
n/a |
$1499 |
| Apple
G3 233 |
233 |
117 |
512K |
774 |
n/a |
$1999 |
| PowerForce
G3 |
233 |
117 |
512K |
774 |
880 |
$999 |
- All
PowerForce G3 models include the original, innovative PowerLogix acceleration
circuitry. This allows the user to independently set the Bus Speed
and Bus Multiplier of the PowerForce G3 for maximum possible performance.
By taking advantage of the headroom inherent in the PowerPC processor,
additional performance can be obtained while assuring maximum stability.
The
PowerForce G3 250/250/1Mb and the 275/275/1Mb are shipping now;
other models are slated to begin shipping in 3 weeks.
For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 795-2981, info@powerlogix.com,
http://www@powerlogix.com.
- QUALCOMM
CHOOSES POWERLOGIX
-
- AUSTIN,
TEXAS -- November 4, 1997 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated, of San Diego,
developers of the popular Eudora email software as well as a leading
supplier of digital wireless communications products and technologies,
including digital PCS, have selected PowerLogix processor card and
cache products to upgrade several hundred of their PowerMac 7500 machines.
-
- QUALCOMM,
a public company with over 8,000 employees, selected PowerLogix as
the vendor that provided the most "bang for the buck" and
the only manufacturer that could provide guaranteed reliable, fast
L2 cache products along with competitively priced processor upgrades.
QUALCOMM has already installed over 500 such upgrades to date.
-
-
- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES FIRST CPU UPGRADE COMPATIBLE WITH POWERBASE SYSTEMS
-
- AUSTIN,
TEXAS -- November 3, 1997 -- PowerLogix, the industry leader in Mac
acceleration products, today announced the first CPU card that is
- 100%
compatible with the PowerBase line of computers from Power Computing.
The PowerBase, a best-selling model based on the Alchemy motherboard
design, previously had no options for CPU upgrades from any vendor,
including Power Computing. Initial production models of the PowerForce
G3, utilizing the revolutionary PowerPC 750 processor (also known
as the G3, or Arthur) are the first and only upgrade options on the
market for PowerBase owners.
-
- The
PowerForce G3, when installed in a PowerBase, can make the PowerBase
a very economical platform for ultra-fast computing, allowing the
PowerBase to perform as fast as any other more expensive base computer
system with a PowerForce G3 installed. Because of the high-speed backside
cache, the relatively slow 40 MHz system bus of the PowerBase is almost
irrelevant; in addition, the bus speed can be accelerated considerably
above the rated speed, using the bus speed options of the PowerForce
G3.
-
- For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 795-2981, info@powerlogix.com,
http://www@powerlogix.com.
POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES WORLD'S FASTEST PROCESSOR CARD UPGRADE FOR MAC SYSTEMS
PowerLogix
is World's Only Source for PowerPC 750 (G3) Processor with 1:1 Backside
Cache
-
- AUSTIN,
TEXAS -- October 6, 1997 -- PowerLogix, the industry leader in Mac
acceleration products, today announced a new line of processor upgrade
cards for Macintosh and Macintosh compatibles, utilizing the revolutionary
PowerPC 750 processor (also known as the G3, or Arthur.)
-
- The
new processor cards, called the PowerForce G3, feature the PowerPC
750 RISC microprocessor running at speeds of 250MHz, 275MHz, or more.
In addition, the PowerForce G3 features the highest-performance cache
ever devised--the backside cache. The PowerForce G3 has 1Mb of backside
cache running at the same clock speed as the processor. This creates
the fastest processor upgrade available, and in fact allows existing
Macs to become the fastest performing personal computers in history.
-
- "The
introduction of the PowerForce G3 has put PowerLogix into a position
of leadership in the acceleration market. PowerLogix clearly has the
broadest processor product line, and the highest performing products
at every price level in the market," said Robert Jagitsch, president
of PowerLogix. "The extremely high performance of the 1Mb backside
cache, combined with our additional adjustment features, places the
PowerForce G3 as the most desirable upgrade for any Mac user wanting
ultimate performance."
-
- The
PowerForce G3 takes over the performance standards formerly occupied
by the aborted
StarMax 6000 and PowerTower Pro G3 systems, which were the fastest
Mac systems announced to date. Users can achieve the same or better
performance promised by those systems by simply plugging in the PowerForce
G3 into an existing Power Mac or clone with a processor slot.
-
- The
PowerForce G3 has many features in common with the award-winning PowerBoost
line of 604e processors, including variable bus speed and variable
bus ratio. These features allow users to achieve maximum performance
with a minimum of setup.
-
- Using
the industry standard MacBench 4.0 from Ziff-Davis, the PowerForce
G3 275 achieved CPU scores of over 1050, and when adjusted to perform
at 300 MHz, scored an amazing 1157! The PowerForce G3 is the only
CPU product currently on the market that breaks the 1000 point CPU
score. As
tested by MacWeek, the prototype Motorola StarMax 6000 at 300
MHz scored 1071, and the prototype PowerTower Pro G3 275 scored 1029.
-
-
PowerLogix
has secured an exclusive supply of the fast SRAMs required for the
1:1 backside cache, and for the forseeable future will be the world's
only supplier of a PowerPC 750 product (upgrade or computer) with
a 250 MHz or faster backside cache.
-
- "With
the changing scene in the Mac market, we expect to have an incredible
demand for this product," said Mr. Jagitsch. "Thousands
of unfilled backorders were placed for the unshipped speed champs
from Power Computing and Motorola; we expect many of those customers
to finally quench their need for speed by selecting the PowerForce
G3. We expect performance-minded Mac users to snap up these cards
very quickly, since they will work in the system that is already on
their desktop."
-
- The
PowerForce G3 will be available in two versions initially: the PowerForce
G3 250, and the PowerForce G3 275 (part numbers PFG250 and PFG275.)
The product will begin shipping in mid-October. Street prices will
start at under $2000.
-
- The
PowerForce G3 is compatible with the full line of Apple Power Macintosh
computers manufactured over the past two years, including the 7300,
7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, and 9600. The PowerForce G3 is also
compatible with Power Computing and UMAX systems.
-
- The
PowerForce G3 includes the original, innovative PowerLogix acceleration
circuitry. This allows the user to independently set the Bus Speed
and Bus Multiplier of the PowerForce G3 for maximum possible performance.
By taking advantage of the headroom inherent in the PowerPC processor,
additional performance can be obtained while assuring maximum stability.
-
- Tests
show that 300 MHz of clock and cache speed, or more, are easily achievable
by using these features. This results in performance levels never
before reached, and that are impossible to reach with any other product.
-
- PowerLogix
also announces price reductions of up to 25% on the best-selling PowerBoost
604e and PowerBoost Pro processors, which are the price/performance
leaders in the 604e processor market.
-
- For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 795-2981, info@powerlogix.com,
http://www@powerlogix.com.
-
POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES THE END OF THEIR ACCELERATOR LINE
Austin,
Texas - October 1, 1997 - PowerLogix announced today that they will
be discontinuing the last two products in their popular line of
PowerBoost Accelerators, the Mach 9 and the Mach 9R. The rest of
the line was closed out during the introduction of the PowerBoost
604e and PowerBoost Pro line of processor cards. "With the
introduction of the Arthur chip and the continued success of the
variable speed Pro cards, it's just not cost effective to continue
to offer these accelerators," said Robert Jagitsch, president
of PowerLogix, Inc.
Customers
who currently own Mach 9's and Mach 9R's will still be able to take
advantage of technical support from PowerLogix. However, no new orders
will be accepted. Replacements for defective products purchased through
authorized dealers will be available for a limited time and only while
supplies last.
For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 469-5719, Email:
info@powerlogix.com, World Wide Web: http:/www@powerlogix.com.
POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES RapidCache Ultra, THE FASTEST 1MB LEVEL 2 CACHE ON THE PLANET
Austin, Texas - June 25, 1997 - PowerLogix, the leading innovator
in MacOS acceleration products, today announced the RapidCache Ultra
1Mb, the fastest 1Mb cache for MacOS platforms.
-
- The
RapidCache Ultra 1Mb is a state-of-the art design which allows performance
at higher bus speeds than any other cache on the market. Computers
with the RapidCache Ultra 1Mb installed will be able to operate at
the maximum possible bus speed; no longer is the cache the limiting
factor in maximizing performance. Motherboards such as the Tsunami
(8500, 9500, PowerWave, PowerTower Pro) are now able to approach,
and even surpass, 60 MHz bus speeds using products such as the PowerBoost
Pro and the PowerBoost Mach 9 and Mach 9R. These motherboards were
previously known to be able to operate above their 50 MHz specification,
but never before in combination with a 1Mb cache.
-
- Owners
of PowerMacs (some now approaching two years old) will be able to
upgrade their systems well beyond the fastest systems currently on
the market, including the PowerCenter Pro, the current speed champ.
The PowerCenter Pro, with its 60 MHz bus and 1Mb cache, achieves a
MacBench 4.0 processor score of 568. With a processor card that allows
variable bus speeds such as the PowerBoost Pro, or an accelerator
such as the PowerBoost Mach 9, users can achieve scores almost 100
points higher with their existing computer!
-
- The
PowerBoost Pro/RapidCache Ultra upgrade path allows users to keep
their existing systems while maximizing speed for the new crop of
processor-intensive software such as VirtualPC from Connectix.
-
- The
RapidCache Ultra is compatible with every processor card from PowerLogix,
Apple, UMAX/SuperMac, Power Computing, Newer Technology, and others.
The
RapidCache Ultra retails for $299 and is available in limited quantities
immediately, and full production by June 27, 1997.
-
- The
RapidCache Ultra 1Mb is 100% compatible with every 604/604e PCI PowerMac
and MacOS clone that can accept Level 2 Cache DIMMs. These systems
include the PowerMac 7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, Power Computing
PowerWave, PowerCenter, PowerCurve, PowerTower, and PowerTower Pro.
For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 469-5719, Email: info@powerlogix.com,
World Wide Web: http:/www@powerlogix.com.
-
- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES LOWER PRICES AND SPECIAL VIRTUAL PC BUNDLE OFFER
-
Austin,
Texas - June 18, 1997 - PowerLogix, the leading innovator in MacOS
acceleration products, today announced price cuts of up to 27% on
the PowerBoost 604e Processor Card line. The new prices are significantly
lower than the competition, allowing customers the maximum performance
for minimum investment. Customers can now purchase a PowerBoost
604e processor card in combination with the high-speed RapidCache
level 2 cache for less than the price of the competition's processor
cards alone.
PowerLogix
is the price/performance leader, offering economical 166 MHz processor
cards all the way up to blazingly fast 233 MHz processor cards with
the fastest level 2 cache available, the RapidCache. Prices of the
PowerBoost line are hundreds of dollars less than the competition,
even comparing all 'after-rebate' prices.
-
-
- PowerBoost
166 New List $359
- PowerBoost
180 New List $439
- PowerBoost
200 New List $619
- PowerBoost
225 New List $799
- PowerBoost
233 New List $939
- In
addition, PowerLogix also announced an "Online Blue Light Special"
bundle offer of Connectix' VirtualPC, the hottest software product
of the year, with certain processor cards and processor card/cache
bundles. This allows the processor-intensive PC emulator the maximum
possible horsepower needed for seamless operation with Windows95 business
and game software. This limited time offer is as follows:
Purchase
any of the following eligible PowerBoost products, and get a FREE
copy of Virtual PC (Windows 95 version), a savings of $150!
- Eligible
PowerBoost products are:
- Part
No. Description
- PB225
PowerBoost 225
- PB233
PowerBoost 233
- PB225.512
PowerBoost 225 w/RapidCache 512K Bundle
- PB233.512
PowerBoost 233 w/RapidCache 512K Bundle
- PB200.1MB
PowerBoost 200 w/RapidCache 1Mb Bundle
- PB225.1MB
PowerBoost 225 w/RapidCache 1Mb Bundle
- PB233.1MB
PowerBoost 233 w/RapidCache 1Mb Bundle
This
special Blue Light Special offer is effective ONLY FROM June 18
through June 22, 1997, so act fast! Orders must be placed via the
PowerLogix online order page at <www.powerlogix.com/orders.html>
IMPORTANT!
Customers who wish to order the bundle must enter "Virtual
PC Bundle" in the notes field on the order page.
(Sorry,
the Windows 3.11 version is not available through this special offer.)
For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 469-5719, Email:
info@powerlogix.com, World Wide Web: http:/www@powerlogix.com.
-
- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES ACCELERATOR TRADE-UP PROGRAM
Trade-Up From Accelerator Cards to High-Performance Processor
Cards
Austin,
Texas - June 3, 1997 - PowerLogix, the leading innovator in MacOS
acceleration products, today announced a Trade-Up Program allowing
the thousands of owners of previous PowerBoost Accelerator products
to trade-up their existing cards in exchange for PowerBoost 604e or
PowerBoost Pro processor cards.
-
- Owners
of any PowerBoost product (Mach 4, Mach 5, Mach 6, Mach 7, Mach 8,
Mach 9, or Mach 9R) will receive a $75 credit towards the purchase
of a new PowerBoost 604e or PowerBoost Pro processor card when purchased
direct from PowerLogix.
-
- This
program will expire on November 30, 1997.
-
- About
PowerLogix
- PowerLogix
was founded in 1993 to design performance hardware products for Mac
OS systems. PowerLogix is the Only Choice™ for high speed PowerBoost
Processors and RapidCache L2 cache for Mac OS-based systems.
-
- For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 469-5719, Email: info@powerlogix.com,
World Wide Web: http://www@powerlogix.com.
-
-
-
- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES POWERBOOST PROCESSOR CARD LINE
-
- High-Performance
Processor Cards Featuring Both Apple-Standard Fixed Speed and Variable
Bus Technology
-
- PowerLogix
Announces the Fastest Processor Upgrade Yet Available
-
- Austin,
Texas - May 29, 1997 - PowerLogix, the leading innovator in MacOS
acceleration products, today announced the PowerBoost 604e and PowerBoost
Pro, a new line of affordable, high-performance PowerPC 604e processor
cards for MacOS systems.
-
- The
new processor cards feature PowerPC
604e RISC microprocessors running at speeds of 166MHz, 180Mhz,
200MHz, 225MHz, and 233MHz. In addition, the PowerBoost Pro product
line features bus- and clock-speed acceleration set by remote control,
compability with all PowerMacs and Mac clones, diagnostic LEDs, and
many other features, with pricing starting at under $500.
-
- "With
the introduction of the PowerBoost 604e and PowerBoost Pro, PowerLogix
clearly has the broadest product line in the market. The PowerBoost
604e addresses the needs of the mainstream business customer who wants
easy plug-and-play installation and 100% Apple standard compatibility,"
said Robert Jagitsch, founder and CEO of PowerLogix. "In addition,
PowerLogix continues to push the envelope with the PowerBoost Pro,
which offers additional performance and superior convenience features
over the competition."
-
- Features
of the PowerBoost Pro
- The
PowerBoost Pro includes the original, innovative PowerLogix
acceleration circuitry to give the user full control over Bus Speeds
and Bus Multipliers (bus ratios) to allow the user to realize the
full capabilities of an individual computer. The selections are made
with easy-to-use rotary switches, not confusing DIP switches used
by others. And remote control means the card doesn't have to be removed
to try a new setting, unlike competing products.
-
- Variable
Bus Mode
- Allows
the user to set the Bus Speed and Bus Multiplier of the PowerBoost
Pro for maximum performance, without exceeding the rated PowerPC
604e rated chip speed.
-
- Acceleration
Mode
- Allows
the user to set the Bus Speed and Bus Multiplier of the PowerBoost
Pro for maximum possible performance, to take advantage of the
additional headroom inherent in the PowerPC processor.
-
- PowerLogix
also announced special bundle offers of the PowerBoost 604e and PowerBoost
Pro with the high-performance RapidCache line of Level 2 cache modules.
"The best way to reach high performance on MacOS systems is to
combine high-speed Level 2 cache with 604e processors," said
Marc Reviel, VP of Engineering at PowerLogix. Until now, quality high-speed
caches have not been available. The PowerLogix RapidCache is the only
cache compatible with the fastest bus speed Mac. PowerLogix is the
only source for both high-speed cache and high performance processor
cards. "Only PowerLogix has a complete family of products for
maximum performance," said Reviel. The RapidCache is available
in 512K and 1Mb sizes.
-
- The
PowerBoost 604e and PowerBoost Pro Processor Cards will allow owners
of many older systems to upgrade to levels above and beyond currently
shipping systems. For example, Power Computing PowerCurve owners,
previously relegated to the relatively slow 601 PowerPC, can now upgrade
their systems to levels equal to (or above) the PowerCenter Pro, which
recently received the highest industry awards. By the simple addition
of the PowerBoost Pro 200 and the RapidCache 1Mb, the PowerCurve system
is capable of equivalent processor performance to the PowerCenter
Pro. With the addition of the PowerBoost Pro 225 or 233, the older
PowerCurve system becomes significantly faster than the latest offering
from Power Computing, for much less investment than a new machine.
-
- The
PowerBoost 604e is available now for the following platforms: Apple
PowerMac 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, 9600; Power Computing
PowerWave and certain PowerCenter systems; SuperMac S900, and J700.
- The
PowerBoost Pro will be available soon and will be compatible with
all the above machines as well as the complete line of Power Computing
machines: the PowerCurve, PowerCenter, PowerTower, PowerCenter Pro,
PowerWave, and PowerTower Pro.
-
- About
PowerLogix
- PowerLogix
was founded in 1993 to design performance hardware products for Mac
OS systems. PowerLogix is the Only Choice™ for high speed PowerBoost
Processors and RapidCache L2 cache for Mac OS-based systems.
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- For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 469-5719, Email: info@powerlogix.com,
World Wide Web: http://www@powerlogix.com.
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- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES HIGH SPEED RAPIDCACHE L2 CACHE CARDS
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- High-Performance
L2 Cache Cards Feature Compatibility with 60MHz Bus Systems
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- Austin,
Texas - May 29, 1997 - PowerLogix, the leading innovator in MacOS
acceleration products, today announced the RapidCache 512K and RapidCache
1Mb, a new line of affordable, high-speed Level 2 cache products for
MacOS systems.
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new RapidCache cards feature high-speed synchronous SRAMs for full
compatibility with the fastest bus speeds now utilized by Macs and
Mac clones. "Our extensive research and engineering has allowed
us to create the first truly high-speed 1Mb L2 cache on the market,"
said Robert Jagitsch, founder and CEO of PowerLogix. "Our testing
has shown significant performance gains when combined with fast 604e
processors such as the PowerBoost 604e."
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- PowerLogix
also announced special bundle offers of the RapidCache 512K and RapidCache
1Mb with the high-performance PowerBoost 604e and PowerBoost Pro line
604e processor cards. The best way to reach high performance on MacOS
systems is to combine high-speed Level 2 cache with 604e processors.
Until now, quality high-speed caches have not been available. The
PowerLogix RapidCache is the only cache compatible with the fastest
bus speed Mac. "PowerLogix is the only source for both high-speed
cache and high performance processor cards," said Marc Reviel,
VP of Engineering at PowerLogix.
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- The
RapidCache 512K is available now for the following platforms: Apple
PowerMac 7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600; Power Computing PowerCurve,
PowerCenter, PowerTower, and PowerWave.
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RapidCache 1Mb is available now for the following platforms: Apple
PowerMac 7200, 7300, 7600, 8500, 8600; Power Computing PowerCurve,
PowerCenter, PowerTower, and PowerWave. Models for the 7500 will be
available soon.
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- About
PowerLogix
- PowerLogix
was founded in 1993 to design performance hardware products for Mac
OS systems. PowerLogix is the Only Choice™ for high speed PowerBoost
Processors and RapidCache L2 cache for Mac OS-based systems.
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- For
more information, contact PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240,
Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 795-2978, Fax: (512) 469-5719, Email: info@powerlogix.com,
World Wide Web: http://www@powerlogix.com.
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- POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES MEGAHERTZ MADNESS SWEEPSTAKES
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- Prizes
Consist of PowerBoost Pro/200 and RapidCache 512K
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- Austin,
Texas - May 29, 1997 - PowerLogix announced today a month-long sweepstakes,
with the grand prize being a PowerBoost Pro/200. Four additional prizes
of RapidCache 512K will also be awarded during the contest.
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- Contestants
can enter via the PowerLogix Web Site at www.powerlogix.com/contest.html.
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- For
more information including contest rules, visit our website, or contact
PowerLogix, 8760A Research Blvd., #240, Austin, Texas 78758, (512)
795-2978, Fax: (512) 469-5719, Email: info@powerlogix.com, World Wide
Web: http://www@powerlogix.com.
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