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| monkey puzzle:
I've been planning to build an arcade cab for 2 or 3 years now but with children and work and things, it got a little delayed. Now I think is the time to get started. I read the 'Project Arcade' book a good while ago, but wondered if my choice of monitor should now change, due to the change in technology etc. I really need help in knowing what type of monitor would be best (TFT/CRT, size, definition etc). Is it worth attempting a rotating monitor, or should I stick to a fixed larger monitor? :dunno I will be looking at building a standard sort of multi-use cab, for playing a wide range of mame games and emulators. Im not too fussy about picture authenticy, Im more worried about compatability. Size is also a bit of a factor, I would rather not have a really deep cabinet to house a large CRT, but I don't want to sacrifice size for quality. |
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| Paul Olson:
I was going to try to do a rotating monitor for a while. Then I played Donkey Kong on a 25" vertical monitor, and I really didn't like it. A 25" horizontal monitor is really close to a 19" when displaying a vertical game. It is not a perfect solution, but for the most part it works well. |
| JoeB:
unless you're using an LCD, don't use a rotating monitor. I got a first hand demo of what happens when you rotate a 27" monitor (while on) from horizontal to vertical. Purity goes to hell! (i.e. it looks like you have a magnet on the edges of the monitor). |
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