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Articles300-MHz Workstations Ratings


January 1998 / BYTE Hardware Lab Report / 300-MHz Workstations Ratings


Best Overall System: Intergraph TDZ 2000 3D

Fine-tuned for graphics, Intergraph's TDZ 2000 3D workstation topped all other systems in our 3-D graphics tests. It also flew through many of the other tests we gave it, such as Viewperf CDRS-03, Fourier, and Bapco, proving its capabilities in running graphics, floating-point-intensive, and business applications.
Price Performance Features Usability Overall Rating
Intergraph TDZ 2000 3D $15,385 ***** **** ***** *****
Hewlett-Packard HP Kayak XW $17,759 ***** **** ***** *****
Xi 600 MTower DP $2999 **** ***** ***** ****
Polywell Poly 7300L5 $3858 **** **** ***** ****
IBM IntelliStation M Pro $7695 *** **** **** ***
DTK APRI-76M/K300 $5062 *** *** *** ***
Compaq Professional Workstation 6300 $7695 *** **** *** ***
Micro Express MicroFLEX-PII/300 $2199 ** *** ***** ***
Key: Weightings: Performance 70%, Implementation 20%, Technology 10%. Ratings: ***** Outstanding, **** Very Good, *** Good, ** Fair, * Poor


Best Value: Xi 600 MTower DP

Sporting a fast CPU and a low price, the Xi 600 MTower DP should make a great Windows NT workstation. With solid overall performance scores, better-than-average graphics performance, and a $2999 price tag, it represents the best bang for your buck.
Price Price Performance Features Usability Overall Rating
Xi 600 MTower DP $2999 **** **** ***** ***** *****
Polywell Poly 7300L5 $3858 ***** **** **** **** ****
DTK APRI-76M/K300 $5062 **** *** *** **** ***
Micro Express MicroFLEX-PII/300 $2199 ***** ** *** ***** ***
Intergraph TDZ 2000 3D $15,385 *** ***** **** ***** ***
Hewlett-Packard HP Kayak XW $17,759 *** ***** **** **** ***
IBM IntelliStation M Pro $7695 **** *** **** **** ***
Compaq Professional Workstation 6300 $7695 **** *** **** *** ***
Key: Weightings: Performance 70%, Implementation 20%, Technology 10%. Ratings: ***** Outstanding, **** Very Good, *** Good, ** Fair, * Poor


Intergraph TDZ 2000 3D

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Xi 600 MTower DP

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