Amiga 3000 w LCD monitor

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Hello,
 I just bought a used A3000 030/25 off ebay last month. I'm currently using a Commodore 2002  monitor for video. Unless I look for an older LCD monitor, I'll need to find a newer LCD monitor to save space and get better video. Are most newer LCD monitors multi-sync capable or should I look for a monitor based on running 15 - 60 Hz for a good picture? Hope this makes sense.  I've owned A500 (2) and a A2000 w/ 030 and always used CBM monitors.
 
Thanks,
Jim

A3000 outputs 31KHz video from it's 15-pin connector.  In other words, all screenmodes are automatically scan-doubled.  In theory, any modern monitor should work on it.  You may look on the forums for specific recommendations, once you pick out a model.

I know some A3000's can be "a little bit flaky".  Another option is an Indivision ECS, which can be bought new for under $100 USD and which would provide a more stable VGA-style output, with support for some additional screenmodes (like 800x600x16 color).  I use them on my A500 and A2000 and have had no issues with any LCD monitor, TV, or digital projector I've connected them to.

IMHO people kvetching about "ghosting" or "motion blur" on LCD monitors shouldn't be using cheap junk.  Get something like an "UltraBrite" monitor, or something with a fast refresh rate, and you won't have any problems.  

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

I was actually told not to use an LCD on a big box Amiga with RTG, cause it would short/blow a circuit on the RTG???

That is actually true, but only if you have a Picasso II video card.  I had two of them and snipped the resistor out on both, before plugging them in.  Otherwise you'll get this:



There's a bunch of threads about it, but here's one I just googled up real quick:

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=51133

Again, it's only this specific card, when used with modern LCD monitors.  It's a generational thing.  That resistor is going to a pin that performed a completely different function back in the era when those video cards were released.  It should not be any issue with your A3000 (unless you have a PII video card, obviously).  :lol:

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

CyberVision 64 = S3 Trio 64. Why buy CV64 today, I don't understand?
PCI bridge + S3 card = less expensive with the same quality.

Because maybe he already has a CV64?  Wants to keep it original?  Who knows, I give up on asking questions like that when I wonder why people would rather use a dinky, eye-straining 1084 monitor instead of buying an Indivision and using a modern display, LOL.  :lol: