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Ultimarc Arcade VGA2 comparisons using a LCD for PC
shorthair:
At this point I'm not sure what your point is. And, a whole lot of fuss over a terrible monitor choice.
genesim:
And the flaming begins ::)
First of all, for my uses....along with alot of others, and LCD is an excellent choice. No screen burn and able to handle most a variety of displays.
Secondly, I am happy to say with a 4ms response, I get absolutely no blurring.
So horrible?? How do you figure, by your standards??
I have done comparisons with my LCD side by side with friends of mine that have arcade monitors, and the difference is minimal when running Arcade VGA.
Most of your criticism comes from ignorance. Have you seen what the card can do yourself?? Or are you just assuming based on the emperor's clothes attitude that nothing is better then an arcade monitor.
My choice isn't horrible and this is coming from a veteran of the arcades. Most of the gushing over old monitors comes from nostalgia and nothing more.
The Ultimarc Arcade VGA(new version) is a god send. Screen shots can't even begin to explain how great this picture is.
But anyway back to the subject at hand, how about offering constructive criticism over blantant crap retorts.
Disprove what I say, and go from there. What I said was not unclear.
ahofle:
Why are pictures of your monitor "damn near impossible"? My point was that displaying screenshots from MAME as evidence of an improved LCD picture is just silly. I'd honestly like to see the difference between the two on your LCD screen. Also if you can, take some pictures of the Robotron high score screen.
sirwoogie:
--- Quote from: genesim on June 19, 2007, 12:19:16 pm ---And the flaming begins ::)
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Disprove what I say, and go from there. What I said was not unclear.
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--- Quote from: shorthair on June 18, 2007, 04:13:11 pm ---At this point I'm not sure what your point is. And, a whole lot of fuss over a terrible monitor choice.
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There is no need all around to criticize one choice over an other. You have to find what best works for you: to your eyes, your ego, and your budget.
Some people like LCD, some people like CRT monitor, some others like exact video resolution and sync with an arcade monitor. Be happy with what you have and don't put down people that made "the wrong choice in your opinion."
genesim:
Exactly my point.
LCD's have come a long way. Response time has been the biggest bottle neck. That to me, is perfected especially on a smaller 19 inch display which is what I got.
The onlyproblem I have is the "blacker then black" problem. LCD's by disign just don't do it 100%.
Now do I care that much...no. Because the trade off is that High resolution games like Marvel VS Capcom 2 or Soul Caliber on the dreamcast look fantastic!
To me, getting a old arcade to blur the image to be more "authentic" is going backward. Kind of like running a vector graphic monitor...yeah its best, but is it really worth burning your eyes out for?
I cannot say enough how much the Arcade VGA looks awesome on my LCD. Someone posted pics earlier of the "blocky" look. That is what I want, because that is how it should be. Letter and scores get the most from this. If you want "blurring" go with Direct 3d stretched, but it won't be authentic. Having an arcade monitor may be closer, but even with that you are sacrficing because there are thousands of arcade monitors and no "one" will do it.
Each to their own, and I certaintly don't begrudge anyone for making the old style work. For me, it just isn't my taste.
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