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From: grr@cbmvax.UUCP (George Robbins)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Monitor numbers
Message-ID: <2492@cbmvax.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 14-Oct-87 08:52:29 EDT
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Posted: Wed Oct 14 08:52:29 1987
Date-Received: Fri, 16-Oct-87 01:28:40 EDT
References: <15023@amdahl.amdahl.com> <79@oresoft.UUCP> <2425@cbmvax.UUCP> <15524@amdahl.amdahl.com>
Reply-To: grr@cbmvax.UUCP (George Robbins)
Organization: Commodore Technology, West Chester, PA
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Keywords: 2000 Bridgr blinking cusor GAK

In article <15524@amdahl.amdahl.com> kim@amdahl.amdahl.com (Kim DeVaughn) writes:
> In article <2425@cbmvax.UUCP>, grr@cbmvax.UUCP (George Robbins) writes:
> > In article <79@oresoft.UUCP> rick@oresoft.UUCP (Rick Lahrson) writes:
> > 
> > The 1080 is similar to a 1902, but with analog RGB and a .39 dotpitch tube
> > The 2002 is similar to a 1902, but with analog RGB and a .42 dotpitch tube
>                                                            ^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Gee, I'm glad I have a 1080 then!
> 
> Seems like all the high-resolution monitors are going to *smaller* dot
> pitches, which improve the "crispness" of the image.  I think .31 is
> pretty common these days, and I've seen specs for some that are about .28
> 
> So why in the world are you going to a larger dot pitch (can't be that much
> difference in $$$'s, can it)?

The idea is to have one universal monitor for C64/C128/PC/A500/A2000 owners
that would be competitivly priced, then have a "premium" (A2080) quality monitor
availble for the more discerning users.  The A2080 has been kind of slow in
showing up to fill its role, but it is on the way.

The picture tube is the independent variable in the monitor racket.  Sure you
can get .31 or .28 dot pitch, but your probably going to pay $200 or so more
than you pay for a 1080 type monitor.  If you have the extra money, one of
the multi-sync monitors, with a nice dot pitch is probably an excellent
investment.

BTW, if you think .42 is wretched, go over to Radio Shack or Sears and check
out what a .49 or .52 dot pitch looks like!!!

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