Differences between 1081, 1084 and Microvitec monitors

wilshy · 07 November 2018, 20:01

I'm after one of these and wanted to know inherent differences between these monitors. Not so much from a tech spec point of view, actual reality of them.

Mainly will be used for gaming.

Cheers

DanyPPC · 07 November 2018, 20:19

For games best is a standard PAL Stereo 1084S, which has a 640 x 512 resolution and RGB Input.
1081 is only Mono if i remember well.
Microvitec is a monitor dedicated to AGA machines capable of DBLPal and DBLNtsc no-flickered resolution. Better if you want to use a high-resolution screen format for Workbench and utilities.

DerSheriff · 07 November 2018, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanyPPC

For games best is a standard PAL Stereo 1084S, which has a 640 x 512 resolution and RGB Input.
1081 is only Mono if i remember well.
Microvitec is a monitor dedicated to AGA machines capable of DBLPal and DBLNtsc no-flickered resolution. Better if you want to use a high-resolution screen format for Workbench and utilities.

My 1084S at 640x512 (HiRes Laced) flickers a lot, it can't be used at all, unfortunately.

DanyPPC · 08 November 2018, 07:33

You are right, 1084S is a good monitor to play games (320 x 256), but if wilshy use a lot Workbench and programs the best solution is the Microvitec which support DBLPal.

Foebane · 08 November 2018, 16:57

The only obvious Microvitec I've had personal experience with is the trusty old Cub, connected to practically every BBC Micro in the land. But it couldn't manage Amiga colours without alteration, as I recall someone telling me.

wilshy · 08 November 2018, 18:25

Thanks folks. Some food for thought, Initially it's likely to be just games but over time would be good to get my Octamed setup on my 1200 running again.

wilshy · 08 November 2018, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanyPPC

Microvitec is a monitor dedicated to AGA machines capable of DBLPal and DBLNtsc no-flickered resolution. Better if you want to use a high-resolution screen format for Workbench and utilities.

Is that a specific model of Microvitec mate?

zipper · 08 November 2018, 18:43

Microvitec did 14", 15" and 17" which were Amiga compatible. Plus Amiga badged M1438s, M1538S and M1764 .

Mrz · 08 November 2018, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by zipper

Microvitec did 14", 15" and 17" which were Amiga compatible. Plus Amiga badged M1438s, M1538S and M1764 .

the microvitec MI1764 model not exists , is a myth
perhaps the factory done a pair of prototype of them but never was produced in mass

Mrz · 08 November 2018, 23:20

btw, the 1084s is a harmful monitor I don't recommend it anyone
it's too bright and radioactive , that screen emits radiation far away
will destroy your eyes ,it's worse than being near Chernovyl etc
also you must use an old screen glass filter for such monitor, and that not solve all the issues

zipper · 08 November 2018, 23:48

1764 is just Microvitec 1764 with Amiga badge and Amiga connector instead of VGA - like 1438 I think.

fgh · 09 November 2018, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrz

the microvitec MI1764 model not exists , is a myth
perhaps the factory done a pair of prototype of them but never was produced in mass

I have a 1764 here, and I know of a few others

Edit: It was certainly sold, not a prototype.

07 November 2018, 20:01	#1
wilshy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SouthEast-ish UK Posts: 372	Differences between 1081, 1084 and Microvitec monitors I'm after one of these and wanted to know inherent differences between these monitors. Not so much from a tech spec point of view, actual reality of them. Mainly will be used for gaming. Cheers

08 November 2018, 18:43	#8
zipper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: finland Posts: 1,837	Microvitec did 14", 15" and 17" which were Amiga compatible. Plus Amiga badged M1438s, M1538S and M1764 . Last edited by zipper; 08 November 2018 at 18:57.

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07 November 2018, 20:19	#2
DanyPPC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Italy Posts: 729	For games best is a standard PAL Stereo 1084S, which has a 640 x 512 resolution and RGB Input. 1081 is only Mono if i remember well. Microvitec is a monitor dedicated to AGA machines capable of DBLPal and DBLNtsc no-flickered resolution. Better if you want to use a high-resolution screen format for Workbench and utilities.

08 November 2018, 07:33	#4
DanyPPC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Italy Posts: 729	You are right, 1084S is a good monitor to play games (320 x 256), but if wilshy use a lot Workbench and programs the best solution is the Microvitec which support DBLPal.

08 November 2018, 16:57	#5
Foebane Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cardiff, UK Age: 51 Posts: 2,871	The only obvious Microvitec I've had personal experience with is the trusty old Cub, connected to practically every BBC Micro in the land. But it couldn't manage Amiga colours without alteration, as I recall someone telling me.

08 November 2018, 18:25	#6
wilshy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SouthEast-ish UK Posts: 372	Thanks folks. Some food for thought, Initially it's likely to be just games but over time would be good to get my Octamed setup on my 1200 running again.

08 November 2018, 23:20	#10
Mrz Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: I Posts: 338	btw, the 1084s is a harmful monitor I don't recommend it anyone it's too bright and radioactive , that screen emits radiation far away will destroy your eyes ,it's worse than being near Chernovyl etc also you must use an old screen glass filter for such monitor, and that not solve all the issues

08 November 2018, 23:48	#11
zipper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: finland Posts: 1,837	1764 is just Microvitec 1764 with Amiga badge and Amiga connector instead of VGA - like 1438 I think.

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