Main > Main Forum
a couple of question for those who use tv's as monitors
rlemmon:
thanks for the help guys :)
jcroach:
--- Quote from: mahuti on August 06, 2005, 06:45:08 pm ---One thing I would suggest is... get a TV with an auto on after power off feature. Makes it much easier to start up and shut down the cab.
--- End quote ---
--- Quote from: vornar on August 07, 2005, 12:45:30 am ---I have a 27" TV with S-Video and i think it looks great. For those on a budget it is the most realistic picture. The only problem with mine is that it will auto power on when the power is applied but it always goes back to the t.v. channels instead of the S-Video channel >:( ???
--- End quote ---
Hey guys, what models or manufacturers support "auto on after power off"?
Sensei:
I have always used a tv.
I have a 27" Prima television with s-video.
I couldn't find a television with BOTH auto-on/off AND remebering the last channel. So either way I would have to grab the remote.
So I opted for the cheaper television with just remembering the last channel. (for the s-video input).
I have been very pleased. A friend of mine has a 19" CRT monitor in his arcade cab and I personally like the larger size of the television. His front-end is easier to read (but mine is still quite usuable) but the games dont present much differently....other than of course... smaller :)
MustardTent:
I have a Sansui (cheap brand) 27". It does not auto-on, but it does remember to always power-on to S-video.
Looks pretty good, although it displays some classic color bleeding problems (mostly with reds).
kickngas:
I have a 27" ESA from Circuit City and it powers up with my cabinet(Smart Strip), also remembers to go to S-Video. Love the size, but I have to make the windows font huge in order to read. Most games really look great...close to original arcade monitors. Also, some colors, especially blue, in vector games are not too clear. I am looking for a 24 or 27" presentation monitor to replace the TV. Can't beat the TV for price, but I personally like the clarity of a monitor.