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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: jimmer on November 20, 2013, 07:15:30 pm
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I think it was something to do with getting the max resolution I could. But I don't know.
Any ideas?
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For pЯon.
good day.
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Cause you were going to buy a mini slg and save a boat load of money and time not messing with CRT displays*?
*sacraficing true arcade experience in the process
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Because you wanted the closest available to the original PC display standard that programs are written for of 96 PPI. Figure using the standard 96 PPI (aka DPI) for windows based PCs a 1920 x 1080 monitor would need to be 20 x11.25 inches 1920/96 = 20 and 1080/96 = 11.25) and by using the Pythagorean theorem (a squared + b squared = c squared) that would mean a c dimension of approx 23 inches -- so the most accurate reproduction of the 1920x1080 resolution on a PC would be gained by going with a 23" diagonal monitor !
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Because you wanted the closest available to the original PC display standard that programs are written for of 96 PPI. Figure using the standard 96 PPI (aka DPI) for windows based PCs a 1920 x 1080 monitor would need to be 20 x11.25 inches 1920/96 = 20 and 1080/96 = 11.25) and by using the Pythagorean theorem (a squared + b squared = c squared) that would mean a c dimension of approx 23 inches -- so the most accurate reproduction of the 1920x1080 resolution on a PC would be gained by going with a 23" diagonal monitor !
What he said +1 ::)
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I dunno. I only buy 4:3 LCDs for arcade projects.
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I dunno. I only buy 4:3 LCDs for arcade projects.
I think this is a good idea. Especially as it allows for rotation.
Now, who keeps a list of current suitable 4:3 screens ?
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Any ideas?
Turn it vertical and use MameLayPlus (http://mamelayplus.jimdo.com/descargas/). ;D
Scott
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It has been my interpretation that the displays most conducive to this application have ratios of 4:3, 5:4 or 16:10. Unless you can find a direct replacement for newer monitors.
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I think it was something to do with getting the max resolution I could. But I don't know.
Any ideas?
So you could put it in one of my widescreen bartops... ;)
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I dunno. I only buy 4:3 LCDs for arcade projects.
I think this is a good idea. Especially as it allows for rotation.
Now, who keeps a list of current suitable 4:3 screens ?
I can only attest to monitors I've purchased, but keep an eye out on eBay for these models:
Samsung SyncMaster 214T
Dell Ultrasharp 2001FP
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+1 for the Dell 2001FP. 178 viewing angle all around, rotateable, and has DVI, VGA, Svid, and composite inputs. :applaud:
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widescreen Taito Type X fighting games
Fighting games on Steam
If you aren't interested in those, then the only perk is multiple monitor games in MAME. :dunno
I dunno. I only buy 4:3 LCDs for arcade projects.
I think this is a good idea. Especially as it allows for rotation.
Widescreens can rotate. It just takes a wide-ass cabinet. :P
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They are cheap.
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They are cheap.
This rings a bell.
I probably thought why pay more for less pixels, when I can just hide the extra on the sides behind the bezel graphics.
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They are cheap.
This rings a bell.
I probably thought why pay more for less pixels, when I can just hide the extra on the sides behind the bezel graphics.
If I HAD to use a widescreen monitor, I'd hide the extra sides behind a cardboard/MDF bezel.
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Here is a Samsung 213T on ebay for $140 shipped (if anyone is looking)...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321254555885&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321254555885&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)
It's not mine, just passing it along since I had been considering it but went with a dell 2001 instead.
Jason
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Any ideas?
Turn it vertical and use MameLayPlus (http://mamelayplus.jimdo.com/descargas/). ;D
Scott
Those lay files are sick, almost exactly what I am looking for for an upcoming cab project. Thanks for the link :applaud: .
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I bought myself a dell 2001fp when I first built my cabinet. But it went faulty after a few months.
The problem is those monitors are now really old and I didnt want to risk another.
Bought a 2007fp brand new instead for circa £200 on ebay. - 4 years ago. They rrpd way over that 300 plus if you could find one
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I can only attest to monitors I've purchased, but keep an eye out on eBay for these models:
Samsung SyncMaster 214T
Dell Ultrasharp 2001FP
I was also happy with my NEC Multisync LCD-2170NX in my previous build.