Yup! You're right. Remember back when...when there were different operating systems....multiple passenger jet manufacturers....the BIG "5" auto makers. Course, remember back when...there were only 3 TV networks. Someone, hopefully S3, but it could be any competitor, will break loose with a new technology and clean up. I thought it might have been S3 via Faroujda (or is it dja?) or the patent acquisitions. Who knows? It may happen yet.
To ALL: Now here's an article of the type for which I've been
waiting:
headline.gamespot.com
A synopsis:
S3's ViRGE chip has been vilified as everything
from a serious underperformer to evidence of the
apocalypse. In truth, it was a decent 2D chip and
arrived on the scene before most 3D accelerators.
Even so, as a 3D chip, it lacked punch in a big way.
Despite products from Matrox, ATI, and other
mainstream vendors, S3 only updated the ViRGE in
minor ways, leaving industry watchers wondering if
one of the pioneers of the graphics accelerator had
finally lost it. The Savage3D should calm some of
those voices.
The Savage3D represents S3's return to the 3D
fray. It's an interesting chip with some limitations,
but it's also a very strong contender.....
I was hard pressed to find the limitations mentioned in the article.
But, with news like this, it ought to be worth a .15 to .20 drop in stock price, being the familiar contrarian that this stock is.
JP
"Onward", George, and upWARD |
