Monitor or TV?

06 December 2002, 14:09

I'm wondering how many people here are running there Real Amigas with a Monitor. I've given three choices since I think some PC monitors are miggy compatible. If you've got more than one Amiga and maybe more than one monitor pick the one you most frequently use. I'm using a 14" Sony Trinitron TV. Its probably all I can fit in my room anyway

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blackcornflake · 06 December 2002, 14:23

I have a Mitsubishi Diamond+71 connected to my A1200, with both the Picasso96 gfx card and AGA outputs selectable with a switcher. The AGA signal is put through a scandoubler to make it viewable, as the monitor will not sync down enough ordinarily.

06 December 2002, 14:32

Sony Multiscan G400 (double VGA input and switcher between PC&Amiga) and a Commodore 1084s

fiath · 06 December 2002, 14:32

I use an AMSTRAD CPC monitor - none of the above.

maddog · 06 December 2002, 15:14

I have a Microvitec 1438. It's kept working all these years so I haven't worried about anything else.

So, does this count as a PC or Amiga monitor?

Also, just incase something happens to it, is there any recent monitors that people can confirm work with Amiga PAL/NTSC modes?

06 December 2002, 15:16

I feared this might happen. I don't actually know much about monitors so its up to you to decide what category ure in.

maddog · 07 December 2002, 11:14

I think if you want a true indication of what people are using there should be another option: Multiscan (PC+Amiga without scandoubler)

I imagine there are other people who still use Amiga hardware that would have one of these??

Phiber · 07 December 2002, 23:15

So far, i've had to use my trusty C= 1084S-P with some tweaks done by me (like soldered an extra SCART connector to it)

I wish i could find a multisync or a external scandoubler+flickerfixer for my A500's and A600..

Djay · 07 December 2002, 23:33

i have a Commodore 1083 Monitor, but it smells a bit when its switched on.... so i'm currently using a 14" Sony Hi-Black TV (scart connected, thank god for Ebay)

Amiga1992 · 08 December 2002, 04:17

I use a Sony TV for PAL/NTSC modes, and a Goldstar Studioworks 76i for Workbench (runnig VGA modes)

DrBong · 08 December 2002, 17:38

@NytroX86

Currently, I am using Amigas with the following monitors:

(a) A4000T with 21" ViewSonic 21PS, gfx card & external flickerfixer

(b) A500 with 17" Idek Ilyama and internal flickerfixer

(c) A2000 with 14" Philips CM8833-II

(d) A1000 with 14" C= 1084

(e) CDTV with 14" C= 1081 and scart cable

(f) A1200 with 14" NEC I multisync

(g) A500 with 21" Sony Trinitron PVM-2010OM video monitor

In the past I've also used Amigas with 14" NEC 3D multisync and the 14" Microvitec 1438 multisync monitors.

Obviously, I would recommend the 21" ViewSonic if you have a flickerfixer or scandoubler.

However, I'm guessing you don't have either, so I would recommend any of the bigger Sony Trinitron video monitors, especially if you mainly want to play games as the display is outstanding on them.

The next best options are probably the 17" Microvitec GPM1701 multisync (aka Amiga M1764), or the 14" Philips CM8833-II or Microvitec 1438 (their displays really crap all over the C= monitors).

I wouldn't bother with the C= monitors or a TV unless you can connect your Amiga to them via a scart cable.

The NEC multisync monitors were always popular with Amiga owners, but I always found the unavoidable presence of black borders around the Amiga screen to be ugly and off-putting.

You may find more info. on Amiga monitors in The Big Old Monitor List, which is available on Aminet:

http://ftp.uni-paderborn.de/aminetbi...d+monitor+list

Hope you find something in that lot helpful............

BippyM · 08 December 2002, 19:13

I did use a Tv but I have just recieved this little lot (for £15), and as you can see there is a Commdore 1084s monitor

L8rz

Syko · 08 December 2002, 19:35

new catagory needed: TV and Monitor!

A4000 or A500+ plugged into a Philips CM8833 in the computer room.

A500 plugged into the Widescreen TV in the front room, (along with UAE & AF on the PC which is also using the TV) for Sensi, Speedball 2, Jaguar XJ220 and Lotus - the Friday night sesh in full effect

RetroMan · 08 December 2002, 21:31

Hmmm, lets see

A1200 -> Microvitec M1438S Multisync Monitor
A500+ -> Philips CM-8833 II
A2000 -> 19" Peacock VGA Monitor
A600 -> C1084S

I have not (and will not) use an TV for any of my Amiga computers

I got more, but currently I only use the above machines

ElectroBlaster · 13 December 2002, 23:29

I have two 17" monitors on two pc's running winuae...

*One pc has an amiga a1200 hooked into a tv-card! the amiga is also networked via its card slot!

A Philips 8833II

A C= 1438S

2 widescreen tv's, one in the living room! the other in the bedroom both with amiga's hooked into scart! both pc's are linked into the tv's aswell for games, emulation stuff...

CPC464 · 14 December 2002, 00:33

I run my Amiga off the TV

Pyromania · 14 December 2002, 13:55

SGI 1600SW HDTV monitor 1600 X1200 display. Amiga connected through Picasso IV. I have other Amiga's that use 1084's also though.

http://www.sgi.com/products/legacy/displays.html

ElectroBlaster · 14 December 2002, 16:52

How much is one of these screens m8?

Mr Softy · 14 December 2002, 19:12

I still have the old 1084s

14 December 2002, 23:45

hehe.. well... I am using a LG 15.1' LCD monitor. Its really
nice, especially when drawing things in TvPaint and so on.

Amiga RuLeZ!!!

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06 December 2002, 14:09	#1
NytroX86 Posts: n/a	Monitor or TV? I'm wondering how many people here are running there Real Amigas with a Monitor. I've given three choices since I think some PC monitors are miggy compatible. If you've got more than one Amiga and maybe more than one monitor pick the one you most frequently use. I'm using a 14" Sony Trinitron TV. Its probably all I can fit in my room anyway .

08 December 2002, 19:13	#12
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	I did use a Tv but I have just recieved this little lot (for £15), and as you can see there is a Commdore 1084s monitor L8rz Last edited by BippyM; 01 November 2008 at 17:07.

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06 December 2002, 14:23	#2
blackcornflake Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cereal box Posts: 802	I have a Mitsubishi Diamond+71 connected to my A1200, with both the Picasso96 gfx card and AGA outputs selectable with a switcher. The AGA signal is put through a scandoubler to make it viewable, as the monitor will not sync down enough ordinarily.

06 December 2002, 14:32	#3
oldpx Posts: n/a	Sony Multiscan G400 (double VGA input and switcher between PC&Amiga) and a Commodore 1084s

06 December 2002, 14:32	#4
fiath Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South East / UK Age: 46 Posts: 1,930	I use an AMSTRAD CPC monitor - none of the above.

06 December 2002, 15:14	#5
maddog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: .au Posts: 60	I have a Microvitec 1438. It's kept working all these years so I haven't worried about anything else. So, does this count as a PC or Amiga monitor? Also, just incase something happens to it, is there any recent monitors that people can confirm work with Amiga PAL/NTSC modes?

06 December 2002, 15:16	#6
NytroX86 Posts: n/a	I feared this might happen. I don't actually know much about monitors so its up to you to decide what category ure in.

07 December 2002, 11:14	#7
maddog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: .au Posts: 60	I think if you want a true indication of what people are using there should be another option: Multiscan (PC+Amiga without scandoubler) I imagine there are other people who still use Amiga hardware that would have one of these??

07 December 2002, 23:15	#8
Phiber Hardware Freak Join Date: May 2002 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 50 Posts: 222	So far, i've had to use my trusty C= 1084S-P with some tweaks done by me (like soldered an extra SCART connector to it) I wish i could find a multisync or a external scandoubler+flickerfixer for my A500's and A600..

07 December 2002, 23:33	#9
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	i have a Commodore 1083 Monitor, but it smells a bit when its switched on.... so i'm currently using a 14" Sony Hi-Black TV (scart connected, thank god for Ebay)

08 December 2002, 04:17	#10
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	I use a Sony TV for PAL/NTSC modes, and a Goldstar Studioworks 76i for Workbench (runnig VGA modes)

08 December 2002, 17:38	#11
DrBong HOL / AMR Team Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 2,632	@NytroX86 Currently, I am using Amigas with the following monitors: (a) A4000T with 21" ViewSonic 21PS, gfx card & external flickerfixer (b) A500 with 17" Idek Ilyama and internal flickerfixer (c) A2000 with 14" Philips CM8833-II (d) A1000 with 14" C= 1084 (e) CDTV with 14" C= 1081 and scart cable (f) A1200 with 14" NEC I multisync (g) A500 with 21" Sony Trinitron PVM-2010OM video monitor In the past I've also used Amigas with 14" NEC 3D multisync and the 14" Microvitec 1438 multisync monitors. Obviously, I would recommend the 21" ViewSonic if you have a flickerfixer or scandoubler. However, I'm guessing you don't have either, so I would recommend any of the bigger Sony Trinitron video monitors, especially if you mainly want to play games as the display is outstanding on them. The next best options are probably the 17" Microvitec GPM1701 multisync (aka Amiga M1764), or the 14" Philips CM8833-II or Microvitec 1438 (their displays really crap all over the C= monitors). I wouldn't bother with the C= monitors or a TV unless you can connect your Amiga to them via a scart cable. The NEC multisync monitors were always popular with Amiga owners, but I always found the unavoidable presence of black borders around the Amiga screen to be ugly and off-putting. You may find more info. on Amiga monitors in The Big Old Monitor List, which is available on Aminet: http://ftp.uni-paderborn.de/aminetbi...d+monitor+list Hope you find something in that lot helpful............

08 December 2002, 19:35	#13
Syko Now got GSX750F :)) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Halifax UK Age: 60 Posts: 584	new catagory needed: TV and Monitor! A4000 or A500+ plugged into a Philips CM8833 in the computer room. A500 plugged into the Widescreen TV in the front room, (along with UAE & AF on the PC which is also using the TV) for Sensi, Speedball 2, Jaguar XJ220 and Lotus - the Friday night sesh in full effect

08 December 2002, 21:31	#14
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 3,704	Hmmm, lets see A1200 -> Microvitec M1438S Multisync Monitor A500+ -> Philips CM-8833 II A2000 -> 19" Peacock VGA Monitor A600 -> C1084S I have not (and will not) use an TV for any of my Amiga computers I got more, but currently I only use the above machines

13 December 2002, 23:29	#15
ElectroBlaster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Age: 49 Posts: 1,714	I have two 17" monitors on two pc's running winuae... *One pc has an amiga a1200 hooked into a tv-card! the amiga is also networked via its card slot! A Philips 8833II A C= 1438S 2 widescreen tv's, one in the living room! the other in the bedroom both with amiga's hooked into scart! both pc's are linked into the tv's aswell for games, emulation stuff...

14 December 2002, 00:33	#16
CPC464 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: York Age: 54 Posts: 393	I run my Amiga off the TV

14 December 2002, 13:55	#17
Pyromania Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,389	SGI 1600SW HDTV monitor 1600 X1200 display. Amiga connected through Picasso IV. I have other Amiga's that use 1084's also though. http://www.sgi.com/products/legacy/displays.html

14 December 2002, 16:52	#18
ElectroBlaster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Age: 49 Posts: 1,714	How much is one of these screens m8?

14 December 2002, 19:12	#19
Mr Softy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sweedzerland Age: 44 Posts: 329	I still have the old 1084s

14 December 2002, 23:45	#20
AmiDelf Posts: n/a	hehe.. well... I am using a LG 15.1' LCD monitor. Its really nice, especially when drawing things in TvPaint and so on. Amiga RuLeZ!!!

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