Mounting a scandoubler inside an 1200

[StevenJGore]

An external SD/FF is analogue, which modifies the signal that comes out the back of an Amiga.

An internal SD/FF is digital, in that it clips directly onto the graphics chips. It produces it's own VGA output signal down it's own cable and connector, completely bypassing that on the back of an Amiga.

So yes, an external SD/FF produces inferior results. I've even heard of external SD/FF's having to 'warm up' before they produce a picture! They are also plagued with overheating problems and 'rolling' pictures.

Everyone should get an internal SD/FF if you can!

Steve.

[StevenJGore]

@StevenJGore:

Have you ever tried an external SD/FF?

Yes, I had an external SD/FF for my CD32 SX32 Pro, and I had an internal SD/FF in my A1200. The internal SD/FF was of noticably higher picture quality, although the external SD/FF was still good.

For the price of one external SD/FF module you are getting VGA output on basically every Amiga unit in your household (not at the same time of course), as you are able easily switch it between your A500, A2000, A1200, etc., instead of the internal one, which can be used on AGA units only, and is not easily interchangeable between units.

True, that is an excellent advantage of an external SD/FF.

Steve.