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Old PC Computing Resource
Everex Systems, Inc.
Everex ("Ever for Excellence!") was founded in 1983, in Fremont, CA. They produced desktop and notebook computers, but started out making hard disks, tape backup drives and graphics products.
They filed for bankruptcy in January 1993 and was purchased by Formosa Plastics Group, hence becoming part of a multinational conglomerate alongside companies like First International Computer (FIC), the world's leading motherboard manufacturer
Graphics Cards
EV-200 Monographics Plus
Came with the added bonus of a parallel port (as many MDA cards did at the time). More Images
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EV-221 Evergraphics
Came with the added bonus of a parallel port (as many MDA cards did at the time).
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EV-222? Evergraphics Plus
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The Edge II
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EV-231A Evergraphics Plus
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EV-231C Evergraphics Plus
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EV-231D Evergraphics Plus
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EV-480 / EGA 480
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EV-633 Viewpoint
"Pros: Excellent Windows performance
Cons: Expensive, difficult installation The Everex Viewpoint VRAM is harder to install and configure than most boards. Combine this with a $392 street price — the highest in the roundup — and you'll wonder whether the board's fast PowerPoint and Excel performance make the Viewpoint an appealing purchase. One way of curbing the board's high price is to buy it configured with ordinary RAM instead of video RAM (VRAM); this can save you either $100 (for 512K) or $200 (for 1MB). The trade off is a slight decrease in speed. Installation can be difficult for two reasons: You have to install software drivers without a menu, and you may need to set both DIP switches and jumpers. Even when you follow the manual's instructions, you may need to make additional changes. During testing we had to reconfigure a hard disk controller card before the system would boot. Fortunately, the company's toll-free technical support proved extremely helpful. It's unfortunate, though, that calling Everex's 800 number may be necessary. High price and potentially tricky installation make the Viewpoint less appealing than many" PC World, August 1991
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EV-653 Micro Enhancer
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EV-657
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EV-657B Micro Enhancer
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EV-673
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EV-657 Micro Enhancer Deluxe
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EV-659 Micro Enhancer Deluxe
Codenamed "ICC00203" (named after the main chip), this card not only provides 100% IBM EGA compatibility, but also extended EGA graphics modes including 720 x 410 and 640 x 480, plus 132-column text modes. The card also has auto-switch capabilities so if you run a Hercules or CGA-only application, the card will automatically switch to that resolution and colour depth without having to set jumpers or DIP switches. Click here to see an advert. |
EV-659A Micro Enhancer
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EV-634A Viewpoint Premium VGA Color
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Launched: 1985
Desktop PCs
An advert for Everex STEP system in August 1989