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In article 21...@fcom.cc.utah.edu, acw...@u.cc.utah.edu (Alan Carl Wong) writes:
> >
> >This is not a flame, but I really wouldn't switch from my
> >PAS 16 to the SB16 ASP. The main reason is the CD-ROM interface.
> >Creative Lab's interface is propietary - meaning you'll have
> >to buy the CD-ROM's that are compatible with it if you intend
> >to use the card this way.
> >
> >The PAS 16 has a SCSI-2 interface built in to the card. While
> >it isn't fast enough to be used as a hard-disk controller,
> >it is perfect for a SCSI compatible CD-ROM drive, scanner,
> >etc.
> >
> >Just my $0.02
> >
> >Nate
> 
> 
> 	I have a few questions about the PAS 16, since I reccommended it
> to a friend.  I have a Soundblaster 2.0.  How much are the drivers from
> Trantor?  Is it fast enough for the double speed CD-ROM drives?  I think
> that the board is fantastic but I hope I don't tell my friend to get one
> and end up with the same pseudo proprietary predicament people with SB have.
> 
> Alan
> 

I read in PCMag somewhere that the PAS16 also has a proprietry SCSI-2 port. It will 
only work with either Matsushita or Mitsubishi CD-ROMs.

Andrew Sak
302...@jeff-lab.queensu.ca