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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Pete on January 06, 2004, 01:55:27 AM

Title: Cutting corners
Post by: Pete on January 06, 2004, 01:55:27 AM

They say these are Amiga compatible monitors

http://www.amigastuff.co.uk/parts.asp?s=mo&sub=NO

But why bother when you can just buy one of these? and use your PC monitor. Is there a catch?

http://www.amigastuff.co.uk/partnumber.asp?Code=VGA2&Page=type1

Title: Re: Cutting corners
Post by: Ryu on January 06, 2004, 02:12:41 AM

Im not too sure... it could be (though I doubt) these monitors sync down to 15kHz so can display the likes of PAL and NTSC... but it doesnt state they do, and I doubt they do...

Those adaptors wont double the scanrate so you will only be able to use VGA screenmodes on a VGA monitor, which means no playing games on the monitor, you will still need a TV for that, workbench and other apps which can open on a specific screen will be okay though.

Hope that makes sense, its late and im full of flu so do excuse me.

Title: Re: Cutting corners
Post by: ncafferkey on January 08, 2004, 03:32:34 PM

All I have to say is don't go near www.amigastuff.co.uk.

Title: Re: Cutting corners
Post by: Ryu on January 08, 2004, 04:33:28 PM

why? ive heard no bad press against amigastuff, I have against other companies with a similar url though... are you sure your not getting your wires crossed? care to explain yourself?