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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: bbond007 on March 30, 2012, 04:11:51 PM

Title: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: bbond007 on March 30, 2012, 04:11:51 PM

I believe i read this one(like my 2320) works without scan-doubler.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/deals-monitor-lcd-soundbar-coupons,15158.html

I have a Indivision AGA on pre-order with Amigakit, so but i thought others might be interested...

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: darkage on March 30, 2012, 04:16:54 PM

I was thinking about this solution, but then not sure about wide screen in general...

Haven't seen in person but I don't think it fills the screen properly.. ie. big black border..

I've got a indivision mk2 on order too, I've got 2x 4:3 lcd's here waiting :)

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: XDelusion on March 30, 2012, 04:32:49 PM

The 2320 is only good with non-interlaced modes so...

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: bbond007 on March 30, 2012, 05:18:34 PM

Mine works well enough in interlace mode.... Not that I'd use it for WB. For that I use multisync.

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: XDelusion on March 30, 2012, 05:59:24 PM

Mine will display, but it looks like ass.

I won't even get into the DCTV.

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: partycentralpartygirl on March 31, 2012, 01:46:23 AM

I think these may work on an Amiga:

http://www.xgaming.com/store/arcade-parts-and-accessories/product/wells-gardner-26-lcd-arcade-monitor-9000-series/

http://www.xgaming.com/store/arcade-parts-and-accessories/product/weiya-29-flat-screen-crt-arcade-monitor/


Though I may be wrong as I just use ancient C= monitors with mine.

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: runequester on March 31, 2012, 03:04:45 AM

I dont really use the interlace modes ever. I run workbench in one of the productivity modes (if I remember right) and games are almost universally in straight up PAL

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: magnetic on March 31, 2012, 03:32:34 AM

Quote from: XDelusion;686137

Mine will display, but it looks like ass.

I won't even get into the DCTV.

Well DCTV display always looks crazy thru RGB port you have to view it on composite output..

As far as the interlaced display can you please be more detailed about how / why it looks so bad to you?

also, can you try this monitor with your cable box please?

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: XDelusion on March 31, 2012, 04:23:02 AM

I don't have cable or TV. :)

Will have to take pictures.

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: darkage on March 31, 2012, 05:06:19 AM

Why not recommend a GBS8200 from ebay..  Just need to make a cable for it and I've heard of decent results with it..  Its only $30USD and can convert other video modes if you happen to like old pccceeeee's ie CGA/EGA..

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CGA-EGA-RGB-VGA-GAME-video-converter-board-1-VGA-output-game-convert-GBS8200-/180833084570?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1a7de49a

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: bbond007 on March 31, 2012, 05:36:09 AM

Quote from: darkage;686192

Why not recommend a GBS8200 from ebay..  Just need to make a cable for it and I've heard of decent results with it..  Its only $30USD and can convert other video modes if you happen to like old pccceeeee's ie CGA/EGA..

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CGA-EGA-RGB-VGA-GAME-video-converter-board-1-VGA-output-game-convert-GBS8200-/180833084570?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1a7de49a

I've only read about mixed results with those boards.

I don't know of its anything like this one which was what i used before the 2320, but if so then i'd definitely pass.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15Khz-RGB-CGA-Component-Video-to-VGA-Converter-Scaler-/120457605985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c0bd53361#ht_2747wt_881

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: darkage on March 31, 2012, 05:54:24 AM

Quote from: bbond007;686198

I've only read about mixed results with those boards.

I don't know of its anything like this one which was what i used before the 2320, but if so then i'd definitely pass.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15Khz-RGB-CGA-Component-Video-to-VGA-Converter-Scaler-/120457605985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c0bd53361#ht_2747wt_881

Nope, that particular converter has had bad reviews from other forums..   Your better off with the one available from Amiga Maniac. http://www.amigamaniac.com/RGB_to_PAL_NTSC_adapter.html

Below is a link to basically a GS8200 in a custom box selling for a crazy stupid high price haha with extremely rare reference ROFL, but it has some pictures to show the image quality.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amiga-Flickerfixer-Scandoubler-A500-A600-A1200-A1000-A2000-A3000-A4000-/200724109892?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ebc16da44

Also the GS8200 has a good thread over at http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=20468

Title: Re: Dell ST2420L $219 (works without SD)
Post by: bbond007 on March 31, 2012, 06:15:01 AM

I have an Amiga Maniac adapter as well. Every year or so i get a different device.

soon 'll have the best one though :)

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=82&products_id=1085