EGS-28/24 Spectrum

[matt3k]

If I find an EGS-28/24 Spectrum, should I use the EGS drivers or the picasso96 drivers?

Also, does anyone remember the website for those pre-configured workbench disks?

One thing you should remember is that the spectrum is not compatible with WHDLOAD.  

Cybergraphx is faster on some cards.  I like it more than p96.  

One last thing about the spectrum if yours has a jumper wire on the card by the video connector, make sure it is a solid connection.  It will cause problems if not.

If this is going in a z3 bus a cv64 or piv is much faster and a better card...

[matt3k]

Ah, but it does have a pass-through port, so as long as your RTG software is configured correctly to use it, it should be fine with native Amiga video.

If memory serves you will still have to remove the spectrum monitor or make your workbench a native ecs/aga screen before you can run WHDLoad.

Didn't realize that EGS works with 2x, that may come in handy...

I don't mind EGS or Retina EMU, yes there are benefits with CG/P96.  Have used an Amiga 2000 with a 040 and a retina z2 and it is a very nice combination.

[matt3k]

Hmmm. That may actually be related to EGS' mode promotion feature. By default, a "Do you want to promote this screen?" requester pops up for every single screen that opens (even Blanker!). I could see how that could cause trouble as WHDLoad is trying to do its thing.

Do you know if this happens on CGX/P96 as well?

I'm not sure about EGS and WHDLoad.  But with CGX and P96, I'm almost positive you can't be in a RTG WB screen and run WHDLoad on a spectrum.  This is documented in the WHDLoad manual somewhere, fairly certain it is a hardware issues with the spectrum, so it should show up with any driver...

[matt3k]

I wasn't familiar with the retina z2, had to research it.
Anyone else have RTG recommendations for an A2000?
i have my doubts that I will be able to find the Spectrum daughter board i was looking for.
Heck, was was surprised to find the '040 board for under $270.

BTW - I am completely satisfied with the 2000 now that it has been upgraded to ECS.
Doubt I'll re-visit AGA  except via UAE.

The 2000, from my experience, seems to be the most hardy big box Amiga.  The darn things just run and seem to fail less the the 3000/4000.  

You can run a cybervision 64/3d, a picasso II/IV, Spectrum, Retina Z2, and I'm sure other ones I can't remember.  The advantage of the Retina Z2 is that it will be the cheapest of all the options.