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Product review: the Coreco Oculus-500 imaging system.
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley 94720.
Metabolic Brain Disease
|March 1, 1991
Summary
The Oculus-500 imaging board offers superb high-resolution display capabilities for compatible computers. Despite some software complexities, its excellent resolution makes it a powerful tool for advanced imaging applications.
Area of Science:
- Computer Imaging Technology
- Hardware Engineering
Background:
- Advancements in computer imaging technology have enhanced display resolution and capabilities.
- Desktop imaging systems are crucial for various scientific and technical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Coreco, Inc. Oculus-500, a high-resolution imaging board system.
- To assess the performance and usability of the Oculus-500 for IBM-AT compatible computers.
Main Methods:
- The Oculus-500 system, priced at $8000, was tested.
- Components included a 2 Mb interface board, display/controller board, driver, toolkit, and software interface.
- Performance was evaluated based on display resolution and software functionality.
Main Results:
- The Oculus-500 achieves a display resolution of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz non-interlaced, offering excellent clarity.
- The accompanying software, while under development, can be complex but ultimately provides superb system capabilities.
Conclusions:
- The Oculus-500 represents a significant development in high-resolution desktop imaging.
- Its excellent resolution and powerful capabilities, despite software learning curves, make it a valuable system.