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AA12
Spitfire 2
Palm Connectivity Software
 
Developer:
Ralph Torchia  
Supplier:
Ralph Torchia
System:
MUI, 68020, 2MB RAM.
Summary:
At last, Amiga users without access to a Mac or PC can enjoy full Palm functionality.
 
AA12
Intuos A4
Graphics Tablet
 
Developer:
Wacom  
Supplier:
Haage & Partner
System:
OS 3.1, Tableau Pro driver.
Summary:
Bigger, Bolder, Better, Pricier.
 
AA11
EZTower Z4
Amiga Tower
 
Developer:
Eyetech  
Supplier:
Eyetech
System:
n/a
Summary:
A solidly built A1200 Z4 tower solution which looks the part both inside and out. Ease of access is a big plus point, amd the range of knockouts allows for good expansion potential.
 
AA10
fxPaint
Paint Package
 
Developer:
Innovative  
Supplier:
Innovative
System:
OS 3.0, 68020, 6MB RAM. Graphics card, faster processor and more RAM recommended.
Summary:
Simple but powerful, a great package mature beyond its revision number.
 
AA09
Photogenics 4.5
Paint Package
 
Developer:
Paul Nolan  
Supplier:
Paul Nolan
System:
68030, 8MB RAM, CD-ROM, Graphics card recommended.
Summary:
A superb art package gets even better.
 
AA08
Cycas
CAD Package
 
Developer:
Verlag Anja C Frese  
Supplier:
Verlag Anja C Frese
System:
OS 3.0, 68020, Graphics card recommended.
Summary:
A good modern CAD program, but lacking an ARexx port.
 
AA07
PlexWriter 12/4/32
CD ReWriter
 
Developer:
Plextorx  
Supplier:
Various
System:
Any Amiga with SCSI interface
Summary:
The fastest CD writer around. Top quality too.
 
AA04
GoldEd Studio 6
Text Editor
 
Developer:
Dietmar Eilert  
Supplier:
Dietmar Eilert
System:
OS 3.0, 68020, 2MB RAM. 68030, 4-16 MB RAM and graphics card highly recommended.
Summary:
A first-class, multi-talented product which is still actively developed.
9 out of 10
 
AA04
Digital Almanac
Astronomy Program
 
Developer:
Achim Stegemann  
Supplier:
Schatztruhe
System:
AGA, OS 3.0, 68020, FPU, Hard drive, MUI and plenty of Fast RAM.
Summary:
A comprehensive and well-written program at a reasonable price, although a few points could be improved in later versions.
8 out of 10
 
AA03
WipEout 2097
3D racing game
 
Developer:
Psygnosis/Digital Images  
Supplier:
Blittersoft
System:
PPC, 3D graphics card, 24 MB Fast RAM, CD-ROM, OS 3.0, CybergraphX or Picasso 96, WarpUp v4 (included), Warp3D v2 (included).
Summary:
If you only buy one game this Christmas, it should be this one. Only let down by the soundtrack which comes from the PC version rather than the Playstation original.
9 out of 10
 
AA03
Castlewood ORB
Storage Device
 
Developer:
Castlewood  
Supplier:
Blittersoft
System:
Any Amiga.
Summary:
Tons of storage at an excellent price. Combined with a reliable filesystem and fast IDE port, you can't go far wrong.
8 out of 10
 
AA03
NetConnect 3
Comms package
 
Developer:
Active Technologies  
Supplier:
Eyetech
System:
OS 3.0, MUI, 68020, 4MB RAM, CD-ROM drive.
Summary:
Netconnect 3 provides an easy and economic way of getting on to the Internet. Some of the newer programs need a little more work, but development is continuing.
8 out of 10
 
AA02
STFax 4
Fax Software
 
Developer:
Simone Tellini  
Supplier:
Eyetech
System:
Any Amiga.
Summary:
Good fax sofware. Even better voicemail software. Very easy to set up for a basic system, advanced features are ideal for business use. It comes with an ARexx port for customisation, but the docs could be clearer.
9 out of 10
 
AA01
Wasted Dreams
Adventure game
 
Developer:
Digital Dreams Entertainment  
Supplier:
Weird Science
System:
2MB Chip RAM, 2MB Fast RAM, CD-ROM.
Summary:
Would have been a world-beater five years ago... a modern classic today.