The users guide for the card is contained on one of the four CDs that is included with the card. I prefer printed documentation, but that's getting rare these days and to be honest I rarely refer to it after becoming familiar with the card.

Another strong suit of the ProRez is the software bundle, it comes with 4 CDs which in addition to the documentation and drivers includes the following software packages:

• Bryce 2 by MetaCreations™
• Expression™ by MetaCreations
• Kai's Photo Soap by MetaCreations
• Colorific® by Sonnetech
• Web Painter™ SE and Hip Clips by Totally Hip Software
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
• 3D Worlds Demo by MicroSpot
• WorldView™ 2.0 by Intervista
• Charts SE by Adrenaline Software, Inc.
• DesignWorkshop Lite™ by Artifice, Inc.
• Eye Candy® 3.0 Demo by Alien Skin Software
• Eye Candy® After Effects® Demo by Alien Skin Software

Although there is no printed documentation for the software (it's all on the CD), you have to admit this is a pretty impressive bundle for a card that retails for under $300.

Apple Macintosh or compatible with PCI; Mac OS 7.6.1 or higher; 16 Mbytes of RAM; open PCI slot.

Application and Game requirements will vary as far as CPU and memory requirements.

At the time of this review (May 98), the ProRez was generally listed at $299.99. Prices may vary by dealer. Bottom Line and Macgurus (site sponsors) offer the card as well as other authorized IXMicro dealers.

The ProRez comes with a 5 year limited warranty.

I had a very hard time determining the price/performance of this card since it did so well in everything but 3D and Rave games. If 2D speed is your paramount concern, then this card would easily rate a 10 for value. The software bundle is a nice bonus as well, and by far the best I've seen in any card in this price range. For about $300, you get the best of class in everything but 3D performance.

Based on these scores, you can apply your own weighting of each feature to determine which card is right for your needs.

Thanks to IXMicro for providing the card for review. I hope I've provided some valuable information on its performance and capabilities.