Hello, Yesterday I had a very long write up on my initial reactions to the NGX and just before I was about to post, I accidentally deleted it instead. I don't feel as though I can type all of that again so I will just point out a few things here... Performance (not frame rates, but performance) I really just can't believe how well this airplane performs. I'm not talking about the actual frame rate number here because if I were to stare at the frame counter I might actually be disappointed. For me, on my machine which the specs are in my signature, I see frame rates in the low 20's. While to some this may not be ideal or even down right unacceptable, this product is no ordinary add-on. I believe that the code is just so well written and rock solid that the PC resources are being used properly. In just about any other add-on aircraft, I get stable 30FPS locked with the external limiter. However, while making turns on the ground I usually see small stutters and also small stutters during weather changes. I believe that I have my FSX optimized very well as I do run a lot of add-ons and demand a lot from my machine during flying. The NGX is different though. I see much lower frame rate numbers but the stutters are gone. While taxing at Imaginesim KATL, I see no stutters or performance "lag" at all. Flying into serious wx, same thing, smooth as can be. I've been trying to figure out how an add-on with so much detail could achieve this level of performance. I think that the code is just so optimized that while the airplane demands a good amount of computer resources, the PC is processing those demands in an extremely efficient and organized manner thus resulting in a very smooth flying experience. Visuals:We all know and have known how stunning the detail and texture resolution is within the VC of this airplane. But the thing that I had no idea about was the font and color on the CDU and DU's and also the overall look of the LCD screens themselves. This, for right now is my favorite part of the airplane. The font and color along with annunciator lights, for me, are really what make that immersion factor. I have about 9 hours on the airplane so far and have not had one problem. I have owned and flown just about every commercial simulation product of the 737 family and have come to know the airframe very well. This knowledge and familiarity has proved to make the NGX experience so much more enjoyable. To be able to operate an aircraft that will exercise the commands that I've given it to near perfection is just amazing. I can't tell you how frustrating it's been over the years attempting to operate this airframe as close to RW procedures as possible just to be let down due to either FS limitations or insufficient software programming. Some software developers can't really be blamed for the lack of "substance" within their 737 products because at the time, they were cutting edge and "as good as it gets." PMDG took the status quo and punted it so far out of site with this release, it's mind blowing. In my opinion PMDG has forever changed the face of consumer based flight simulation. I would like to thank the staff, testers, and friends that make up the PMDG family for this heart stopping product. Regards,

I have no relation with them except for being a customer, but an aircraft that has a VC with everything just as clear is the Captain Sim 767 which is the only retail large airliner I have. Both that and the NGX cold not be clearer on by 2540 resolution 27-inch monitor. Henri

I'm shocked at the quality given the fact that I fly the NGX on a 2008 Macbook Pro!! I had to turn down some of my settings slightly, but it still flys pretty smoothly!

I'm shocked at the quality given the fact that I fly the NGX on a 2008 Macbook Pro!! I had to turn down some of my settings slightly, but it still flys pretty smoothly!

Wow that's great! It sure is amazing.