The Juster Multimedia AC-691N powered speakers provided acceptable sound. The Viking I does not come with a modem. Leveling the Playing Field Performance-wise, the Viking I holds its own. The hard drive and the CD-ROM drive performed admirably. Note that the CD-ROM drive uses both CAV and CLV technology, resulting in the drive reading at 13x on a disc's inner tracks and 16x on the outer tracks.
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While this was only a single call, it was disconcerting. Update your software and make your PC run better. 810, the high-tech dream machine. 2000 ZD Inc. All rights reserved. ZD Inc. Editorial items appearing in ZDNet that were originally published in the US edition of Computer Shopper are the copyright property of Ziff Davis Media Inc. or its suppliers.