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From: rs55611@ihuxk.UUCP (Robert E. Schleicher)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: Protons and other monitors
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Date: Fri, 20-Jul-84 14:45:42 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 20 14:45:42 1984
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Anyone have any comment on the NEC 19" monitor/receiver (1901A?),
as well as its 25" cousin?  I've been very impressed with ones I've seen 
in stores, especially with its low price (as low as $550), considering
the features:

full stereo inputs, outputs for hook-up to stereo systems
internal speakers (2), with pop-out sound deflectors
internal 5W/channel amp(s) with speaker jacks for optional speakers
     that give somewhat better sound than the internal ones
switchable 3.58 MHz filter (I'm not sure what this really means, but my 
      guess was that you can switch from a comb or notch type filter
      to a cruder low-pass filter.  Why you'd use the low-pass when you 
      have a comb filter is not clear to me.)
139 channel tuner
random access tuning
IR remote
1 program programmability (using your TV as an alarm clock?)
all color/picture controls on front of case
video inputs for 2 direct inputs, as well as RF

Also, the picture on ones I've seen has been very good (although
I have seen snow at some stores, this has been on all sets, and
was therefore not a set problem).

All in all, a pretty nice-looking bargain.  Anyone have one,
or long - term experience with one?

Bob Schleicher
ihuxk!rs55611
AT&T Bell Laboratories, Naperville, Ill.