Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!think.com!spool.mu.edu!uunet!orca!javelin.sim.es.com!blgardne From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Blaine Gardner) Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware Subject: Re: Help needed to pick a monitor for the A3000 Keywords: CRAPPY MONITOR Message-ID: <1991May25.134829.12484@javelin.sim.es.com> Date: 25 May 91 13:48:29 GMT Article-I.D.: javelin.1991May25.134829.12484 References: <3252@dsacg3.dsac.dla.mil> <16529@helios.TAMU.EDU> Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com Distribution: na Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation Lines: 31 aaron@stat.tamu.edu (Aaron Hightower) writes: [the eternal quest for A3000 monitors] >> I'm also doing research right now on the right monitor for a 3000. From >>what people here and on CIS have said, it sounds like the NEC 3D is the >>standard for a good multiscan monitor. The 4D was highly recommended by one >Everyone I know who has been through this agrees, "Don't buy the 1950, >don't buy the Optiquest!!!, BUY the NEC 3D!!!" Not everyone. I suggest taking a look at the Sony CPD-1302. The NEC has a few more frills, but the Sony has much brighter colors (this goes for any monitors that are using the Sony Trinitron tube). Also take a close look at the horizontal frequency range of any monitors you're interested in. Typically they will have a range of 15-30 KHz or 30-60 KHz. If things like the 1280 pixel mode, or video toys like HAM-E or DCTV are important to you, you need the 15-30 KHz range. If you don't care about 15 KHz compatibility, and are interested in possible future display enhancements (like the U Lowell board), then maybe the 30-60 KHz range would be better. Personally I've used the 15 KHz output on my A3000 about 5 minutes in 11 months. I probably should have bought the CPD-1304 (30-60 KHz) instead of the CPD-1302 (15-30 KHz). -- Blaine Gardner @ Evans & Sutherland 580 Arapeen Drive, SLC, Utah 84108 blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com BIX: blaine_g DoD #46 My other motorcycle is a Quadracer. FJ1200 Now I know why they are called BUTTERflys!