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Re: Elbox Scandoubler FF or GBS-8220
« on: January 12, 2013, 01:49:48 PM »
I have an Indy ECS, it works great.  I also have a GBS-8200, which is the same as the 8220, but only has 1 VGA output instead of 2.  I love them both.  My GBS works great.  Once I got everything set on it, it works fine.  I use it on my A500+.  I like it so much, I ordered 4 more yesterday, as I have several other old RGB computers that I would like to use VGA monitors with.  I got the 8200, as it is the same, but cheaper, since I have no need for 2 VGA outputs, only 1.  Hope this helps.
 

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Re: Elbox Scandoubler FF or GBS-8220
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2013, 07:01:20 PM »
Well, I don't have the problems that some seem to, however, I am only using it on an A500+.  It also worked fine on my A2000HD, which is also ECS.  I also have an Indivision ECS.  I have it installed in my A2000HD.  I will say, though, that I don't play many games, but the ones I have played were OK with the GBS.  But, I can see where someone might have problems depending on the game.  I guess it just depends what you do with your Amiga, as to how satisfied you would be with one.  I can only speak from my own experiences.  But, I will say this,  I paid over $100 for my Indivision ECS, and $27 for the GBS-8200 I have.  I don't think the GBS is junk at all, I think it is a $27 video converter, and for the price, at least from my experience, it is hard to beat for what it will do.  I mean, come on, what do you expect for only $27?  I am completely satisfied with mine, and I am pretty picky, but if you think you won't be, go ahead and get the Indy ECS.  I actually had more problems getting it working than with the GBS, however, it was problems getting the Indy to plug into the socket, not with the Indy itself.   I have read about several people having really bad problems with the Indy, as well, but I can't say that, because I have only had a good experience from mine after the initial problems.  I think the GBS is well worth the $27 just to play around with.

On edit:  When I said get an Indy ECS, I don't know what Amiga you have, so replace that with "A high quality device"  :)
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