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Aurora Design Fusetm Video Capture Card Review date: 6/13/98
Review Summary
Intro | Installation  | Configuration | Performance  | Specifications | Summary
Documentation
(Note: as of 2004, the Fuse is no longer listed as a product a Aurora's website. Links to product pages, etc. in this 1998 review no longer work.) I received a early production card (months ago) that had no printed documentation, but the online manual was well written and illustrated, containing detailed installation, configuration and optimization instructions.
Software Bundle
The shipping version as of the date of this review included a copy of Adobe Premiere LE (version 4.2). Check the current order page for the latest pricing and software bundle options.
System Requirements
Minimum: Apple Macintosh or compatible with PCI; Mac OS 7.6. or higher; 32 Mbytes of RAM; open PCI slot. Preferred: 64MB of RAM or better, AV rated hard drive.
Pricing and Availability
(Note: as of 2004, the Fuse is no longer listed as a product a Aurora's website. Links to product pages, etc. here posted originally no longer work.) At the time of this review (June 98), the Fuse suggested list price has dropped from the original $739 to under $500 now (early 2000 pricing for card alone, price varies with software bundle) and includes a 30 day money back guarantee. You can order direct from Aurora Video Systems or from authorized dealers such as Other World Computing and other mail order outlets.
Summary
The Fuse installed easily, had good driver and control software, exhibited good capture performance and image quality while costing about the same or less as equivalent cards from other manufacturers. Summary of Ratings Category Aurora Design Fuse Installation: 10 Software/Controls: 9 Performance: 9 Image Quality: 9 Design/Features: 9 Documentation: 8 Support: 10 Price/Performance: 9
Thanks to Aurora Video Systems for providing the card for review. I hope I've provided valuable information on its installation, configuration, performance and capabilities.
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