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Monitor required.
« on: January 31, 2013, 12:28:40 AM »
Firstly, i would just like to say hello.
I have just joined, and i am overjoyed by doing so. Apart from a solitary few, i didn`t think the Amiga was alive anymore. The joy, when i did an intensive internet search, and found this site. It warms me to know that the beloved Amiga is still loved.
Twelve years ago, i emigrated to the U.S.A, where i reside now. I was from England. I brought with me my Amiga A1200 and everything i owned concerning the Amiga, and always felt at home. However, recently my monitor decided that more than twelve years of service was sufficient, and it died. I am at a lost because i have not been able to play my Amiga games for more than a month now.
Like i said, i found this site, and was delighted to see that Amiga lovers help Amiga lovers, so i am hoping that someone can help. I require a replacement monitor, and i would like to ask, if anyone knows anyone who has one. It would be great if the seller was in the U.S.A, but if i have to shop outside the states, i will consider that.

Thank you, and thank you for being here. Keeping the Amiga alive.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2013, 12:54:48 AM »
Thank you for your reply.
I really don`t have much knowledge about the monitor i was looking for, but what i can tell you, is that i have a SCART cable that was with the old monitor, and one of the cables fitted very well. Please forgive my ignorance on this matter, and like i said, i think a monitor attached via SCART would be ideal.
Thank you.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2013, 01:31:17 AM »
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2013, 01:39:54 AM »
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this is how the last monitor was attached
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2013, 11:10:16 AM »
Thank you for that advice.
It seems to be the best bet ( the Indivsion AGA MK2 ), and it just hooks up to a modern day monitor/tv (with SCART).
I watched a Youtube video showing the very easy steps of fitting the Indivision into an Amiga 1200, and it really doesn`t call for much technical work to be done. Probably the only other thing i will need is a t.v with SCART. By the way, if anyone is selling one, you know where i am :).
Thanks again for the help.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2013, 02:47:09 PM »
Okay, so let me  ask you this, as i am not technical minded.
What would you suggest for the better? All i do is play games with my Amiga, nothing else. So basically, i just need a monitor, yes?
How would you go about curing this problem, if it was you?
Let me worry about the price. Just show me where to go, and what i need.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2013, 04:40:02 PM »
Sorry to hear about the situation you are in, being ill. I pass my best onto you.
If anyone can shed some light as to wether the guy got rid of all those monitors(looking back at past thread posts), it would help a great deal, as i would certainly take one or two of him.
I browsed the Internet on the advice you gave me, but even on Ebay, these thing`s are getting tough to find.
My email address is available to anyone who comes across a monitor, or has information  regarding some useful info (items that are available and can be shipped),, and that will help me out, so that i can start to reuse my beloved Amiga.
Thanks.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2013, 04:44:40 PM »
I have just spotted this after searchung, was this the guy who had the monitors?

http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61734
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2013, 03:37:25 AM »
Quote from: danbeaver;724874
There is a Samsung 940MW for sale on eBay  :flame:
There may well be, but will it work and is it what i am looking for? :))
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2013, 03:42:13 AM »
Quote from: ChaosLord;724824
That is exactly what the County Clerk said to me, after everyone had finished laughing at me and then noticed I wasn't smiling.

The picture on that monitor was sooooooo beautiful and vibrant.  It was wonderful.  I could have just given it to a real human being like thesnapman44 and he would have loved it and taken care of it and fed it a healthy diet of SuperFrog and No Second Prize.  He could have inherited it down to his children and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Remember it was built in the days of proper lead-based solder that does not automatically self destruct.

But instead that sweet innocent beautiful monitor was murdered in the prime of her life.

I paid $330.00 for that monitor brand new.  It had a really great tilt/swivel base that made it much better than my 1084S's
Oh you don`t know how much love that monitor would have got lol. It would even be laying in the bed with me, after a hard days gaming, snuggled up with a blanket and cocoa :). I had to read your reply to my thread a few times to make sure what i was reading. I mean, it got threw away. That`s criminal, barbaric, and other words that i can`t think off right now. Excuse me while i leave and sit and weep for her. Sniff.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2013, 01:54:21 PM »
Quote from: danbeaver;724874
There is a Samsung 940MW for sale on eBay  :flame:


I contacted the retailer concerning that above mentioned monitor. They informed me it would not be suitable for the Amiga, as it would not be compatible for the OS on the Amiga. Thank you anyway, and hey people, i am still lookinf for a monitor :)
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2013, 05:50:45 PM »
This may well be the final question on this matter, so if there is someone who really is into the tech stuff regarding the Amiga and it`s compatible monitor/s. i would be grateful:
Will a 60 Hertz t.v work with the Amiga 1200?
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2013, 10:13:26 PM »
Quote from: ral-clan;724938
Assuming that by 60Hz, you mean NTSC, then yes, it normally would, using the A1200's composite output connector.  Not as sharp as a real RGB monitor, but good enough for games.

BUT....haven't you got a PAL Amiga that you dragged over from the UK?  In that case, I'm not sure, as the composite output might only be in PAL format (50Hz).  I know the Amiga can output PAL / NTSC on its RGB port, but I'm not sure if the composite connector is switchable (I don't have an A1200).
Oh for heavens sake !!!! I completely forgot about the Amiga being PAL (as it was nicely put, i DRAGGED it to the States) rofl. I am so glad that you pointed that out Rai-Clan. Top marks for that and give them a medal lol.
I am going to leave this particular thread alone now, but just to say, if any one has any definite information on anyone who has an Amiga Monitor, (anywhere),  email me and catch my attention immediately by putting something like Got One !!!! in the subject line lol.

All of you have been great at giving me information on this subject, and i thank you all.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2013, 10:26:22 PM »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Viewsonic-VX2450WM-LED-24-monitor-HD1080p-/321062185277?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item4ac0cc293d

 Noticed this on Ebay. The specs look correct. Can someone confirm asap so that i can get a bid on it.
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Re: Monitor required.
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2013, 12:26:09 AM »
Quote from: danbeaver;724960
I will say this again, "Do you want to invest in an upgrade solution -- meaning DVI or VGA output?"  Or stay with your Amiga native RGB 15KHz output?


stay with what i have
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