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From: wilde@boulder.Colorado.EDU (Nick Wilde)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga,comp.sys.amiga.tech
Subject: Re: Using a NEC 3D Monitor(Not very satisfactory)
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Date: 5 Aug 89 21:56:26 GMT
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In article <271@syteke.UUCP> jim@syteke.UUCP (Jim Sanchez) writes:

>best way to go.  I thought that the NEC 3D was a good on and ordered
>it along with a cable from Redmond.  To put a long story short, I am
>not very impressed with the combination.  For one thing, the monitor
>periodically makes weird noises like a relay chattering and the
>picture tries to change scan rates for a moment.  It comes back after

Me thinks you got a bum cable.  I too, have a NEC 3D hooked to my
2000, and I couldn't be more pleased !!  I experience NONE of the
problems you describe.  I used the monitor in "normal" video mode
(sans flicker fixer) for the 1st couple of months I had it.  I never
experienced relay chatter, ghosting characters or anything else. The 
only "problem" I experienced was that the monitor is so sharp the gaps
between scan lines looked like the Grand Canyon. So I sprung for a flicker
fixer. Now the thing has a display that rivals a Mac II. 

The only nit-noids I have with the monitor:  It takes 30 seconds to a minute 
or so to warm up to full brightness. And the power cord is located on the 
back in a position where it's relatively easy to pull out if you swivel the
monitor a lot.

So, I'd advise you to check your cable carefully.  I hacked mine myself, using
the information in the NEC 3d info booklet.

In summary, in contrast to Jim's experiences, I would highly recommend
this monitor to anyone who want's a good multi-sync display for their Amiga. 

P.S.  The NEC 3D even understands a none flicker-fixed interlaced
display, something I understand many Mult-syncs have trouble with.  In that
mode, display jitter is noticeable, but markedly reduced from what I had
with my old 1080.    

Disclaimer: I don't have any affiliations with NEC, and never did.  Except
for being a satisfied user, that is...