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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Cyberus on July 14, 2004, 05:36:11 PM

Title: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Cyberus on July 14, 2004, 05:36:11 PM

I'm thinking about the above combo, especially to save a slot in my A4000D.
Does anyone else use this combo?
What do you think to the price/performance comparison to say using PCI boards? [I have a mediator] or the X-surf II?

Finally, anyone recommend a good place to get the pair?

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Framiga on July 14, 2004, 05:47:02 PM

Hi Cyberus

which others Zorro cards, have you installed?

Algor has some problems with PIV (easy fixable).

Bye

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Cyberus on July 14, 2004, 05:52:34 PM

Hi framiga,

At the moment, I only have a Fastlane Z3 in there. I have a Picasso II lying around, but I think I will get a PCI graphics card.

I am completely building up the system from scratch , so I haven't decided on what cards I will get, except PCI graphics and sound cards.

Thanks

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: redrumloa on July 14, 2004, 06:01:11 PM

I've used the combo, they work well. The Algor also has additional features like flashram.

Where to get? I definately have at least one norway in stock, but I'd have to check to see if I have any Algor left.

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Cyberus on July 15, 2004, 06:50:41 PM

Hi red,
Any news? :-)

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: redrumloa on July 15, 2004, 07:20:12 PM

Quote

Cyberus wrote:
Hi red,
Any news? :-)

Oh yeah, sorry:-)

I have exactly one of each left in stock. My price is:
Algor: $150
Norway $75
+Shipping (of course)

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Arnold on July 15, 2004, 07:29:29 PM

As you have Mediator you do not have to buy expensive Zorro cards!

For lower price you can have faster PCI equivalents.

Instead of X-Surf you can have RTL8139 Fast Ethernet. It costs few EUR only.
Instead of Algor you can have much faster Spider USB 2.0 PCI card.

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Cyberus on July 15, 2004, 07:33:00 PM

Yeah I know, I was just considering it to save a slot in my A4000D.

Thanks :)

edit:
@ red
I'll have a think and get back to you, thanks.

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: redrumloa on July 15, 2004, 07:38:35 PM

Quote

Instead of Algor you can have much faster Spider USB 2.0 PCI card.

I don't know about faster...

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Brian on July 15, 2004, 08:50:50 PM

SpiderUSB support USB2 Highspeed Mode (480Mbps) where Algor only support USB2 Fullspeed (12Mbps). So in theory at least, the Spider will be much faster.

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Kronos on July 15, 2004, 08:59:35 PM

@Brian

Problem is that you can't buy anything for "in theory"  :-P

Title: Re: Anyone using Algor + Norway?
Post by: Brian on July 16, 2004, 12:08:40 AM

True that but it's just as in theory my internet connection can handle 10Mbps but in reality it's not been above 8Mbps... it's still a better connection than with a 56Kbps modem even if some sites will be just as slow on both connections.