>Lightwave at alpha speeds on the AMIGA!

AS a Beta tester and developer as well as a Dealer here is some hot
numbers and info for Amiga Lightwave users- ps look at projected prices
"WHOW" is all I can say for now.

The following info was taken from my web pages and condensed for band
with, IBM and SGI along with other plateforms will also benefit
as this leads into the "kitchen" and let's the cooks pick and choose
their choice of "lightwave dishes" they wish to create using all
the tools at hand. 

"The Innovation Leap into the next Decade of AMIGA-Computing Power

>Lightwave runs at 100-330 MHZ on the AMIGA, 2000,3000,4000 and the
NEW AMIGA GENERATIONS CALLED ( till we find a winner for a NEW NAME" Walker")
 
>Sufficient power ultimately is the only option

The 68060 processor represents the state-of-the-art performance peak
of the 68k processors currently used in the AMIGA;

The PowerPC-RISC-processors provide a way out of this dead-end road by
bridging the gap between the 68k processors and the AMIGA future.

With their enormous power performance at favorable prices and the innovative 
energies of the producers Motorola and IBM which are advancing PowerPC
architecture as alternative to conventional PC processors, the PowerPC 
processor family provides the solution assuring AMIGA a position among the 
future high-performance desktop workstations.

And that's not all: by combining this new processor generation with 
the AMIGA's unique features, this computer's performances in numerous
specific applications are fully developed and raised to new heights.

> this may very well allow for those Xcross plateforms to move easier into
  a faster compatibility plane than what currently exists.

 PowerPC models in various performance classes are already obtainable as well 
as a wide range of future models even more powerful in addition offer the right
 processor for each application and price range.
   With a fast RISC architecture and their high Floating-Point-Performance,
the PowerPC processors today and in the future are more than adequately equipped
for the most demanding tasks in the sectors multimedia, 3-D, image processing, 
video processing, rendering, and animation.

"Millenium"

In mid-1996, the PowerBoards marketed by phase 5 digital products will
introduce two novel types of PowerPC processors as new heart for the AMIGA:

> We are beta testing a 604 now and expect Our American "S/H" development
  to do the same. 

 MPC603e-processors with clock rates of 100MHz upwards will open new performance
 dimensions in the lower price bracket, while MPC604 processors
 (also in the range above 100 MHz) will be installed in accelerator boards for
 professional utilization.

150MHz versions of these CPUs have already been announced for 1996.

 In addition, more high-performance members of the PowerPC family including the
 genuine 64-bit processor MPC620 with clock rates up to 300 MHz are being
 developed and will open new performance dimensions in the near future.

>Currently ahead of schedule for 97- a easy 8 months a by my figuring.

Next to utilization of PowerPC processors, the phase 5 PowerBoards naturally
 will also feature other state-of-the-art technical details. 64-bit memory 
expansion options naturally are standard, just as much as a fast 64-bit local
 bus system (with optional PCI-Bridge) which allows connection of both 
favorably-priced accessories and high-performance expansions for the PowerBoards.
 The PowerBoards offered by phase 5 digital products will be offered in a 
number of capacity categories and price brackets depending upon 
the performance category between approximately US$ 700 and US$ 1,500

Initially for AMIGA 1200, AMIGA 3000, and AMIGA 4000 - naturally with the
 outstanding quality, compatibility, and flexible expansion options typical 
for phase 5 products.
