Media 100 Inc. Approves Compaq's Professional Workstations 6000 for Use with MEDIA 100 qx for Windows NT

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Media 100 Inc., the developer of the award-winning FINISH and MEDIA 100 digital video systems, has announced its approval of Compaq's Professional Workstations 6000 for use with MEDIA 100 qx for Windows NT. This certification process included thorough testing of the system's performance, environmental conditions, and compatibility with various third-party peripherals. The Compaq Professional Workstations 6000, powered by single or dual Intel 333 MHz Pentium II processors, supports increased data transfers and yields faster performance than many other Windows NT workstations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Media 100 Inc. has approved Compaq's Professional Workstations 6000 for use with MEDIA 100 qx for Windows NT after a thorough certification process.
  • The Compaq Professional Workstations 6000 supports increased data transfers and yields faster performance than many other Windows NT workstations.
  • The certification process included testing of the system's performance, environmental conditions, and compatibility with various third-party peripherals.
  • Media 100 Inc. maintains its place as the only manufacturer to test, certify, and support third-party solutions.
  • The Compaq Professional Workstations 6000 will support up to 300 kb/frame data rates when configured with a Compaq Professional Workstation 6000, NT Version 4.0 and Service Pack 3, 128 MB RAM, Ultra Wide SCSI disk drives, Ultra Wide SCSI disk controllers, and a 32-bit Direct Draw compatible PCI graphics card.
  • A single Ultra Wide disk drive and disk controller will support up to 150 kb/frame, higher data rates require additional Ultra Wide SCSI drives and controllers.
  • Tony Scotto, Vice President of Product Development at Media 100 Inc., praised the relationship with Compaq, citing its solid reputation, worldwide presence, and unique engineering expertise as key factors.
  • Compaq's Professional Workstation 6000 won awards for best price/performance in this year's AIM Hot Iron Awards and delivered the highest score ever on the NT Workstation Mix.

Statistics:

  • The Compaq Professional Workstations 6000 supports up to 300 kb/frame data rates.
  • A single Ultra Wide disk drive and disk controller will support up to 150 kb/frame.
  • The certification process is performed continuously over 12 hours.
  • Media 100 Inc. maintains its place as the only manufacturer to test, certify, and support third-party solutions.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Media 100 Inc. Approves Compaq's Professional Workstations 6000 for Use with MEDIA 100 qx for Windows NT," July 21, 1998.
  • Media 100 Inc. Press Release, "Media 100 Inc. Approves Compaq's Professional Workstations 6000 for Use with MEDIA 100 qx for Windows NT," July 21, 1998.