DEC has enhanced its VAXstation 3100 family with a new graphics co-processor to create four new 3100 SPX models claimed to deliver yp to 10 times the vector graphics performance of previous VAXstation 3100 colour and grey-scale stations – and they come with a new 19 colour monitor using Sony Corp’s Trinitron technology to give improved presentation and the ability to display more information. The SPX graphics co-processor is optimised for the X Window System, the basis of DECwindows, and supports 1,024 by 864 and 1,280 by 1,024 pixel colour and grey-scale displays in 15, 16 and 19 sizes. Prices start at UKP13,850 for the Model 30, and upgrading existing DECstation 3100s with the SPX co-processor is UKP2,888, with UK deliveries starting April.
