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Title: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: AmericanDemon on February 21, 2005, 05:20:02 pm

I happened to get a GREAT deal on a monitor.  This happens to be the model, Mitsubishi AM-3501R.  Its a 35" CGA monitor.  I am obviously planning a showcase style cabinet (Thanks Fredster) and I think this monitor will top it off.  I havent delved much into the whole monitor setup as I had almost talked myself out of building a cabinet or refurbishing one, but this monitor was a steal at $179.00.

This is a link to the spec sheet ( http://www.griffintechnology.com/archive/monitors/Mitsu05.html )

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: hiperco on February 21, 2005, 08:21:01 pm

Looks really sweet from the specs, it appears to be multi-sync  8)

Got any more at that price?  :angel:

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: AmericanDemon on February 21, 2005, 08:28:59 pm

Wish I could say that I did.  but lucky for me, i found it on ebay locally.  Pick up only.  woot.  now the only issue is that it weighs....  266 lbs. 

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: StephenH on February 21, 2005, 11:53:23 pm

I noticed something interesting about that monitor.  It 15-35Khz, which means you can go up to 640x480 on it.  I would get an ArcadeVGA card for it.  Also, if you alter the settings on your video card down to 56Khz, you might even be able to get 800x600 on it.

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: wpcmame on February 22, 2005, 01:26:51 am

Quote from: StephenH on February 21, 2005, 11:53:23 pm

It 15-35Khz, which means you can go up to 640x480 on it.

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: Silver on February 22, 2005, 03:33:48 am

Be careful about the claimed specs of "15-35Khz". I've seen several monitors listed like that (particulary when its not the original manufacturer info) when it should really say 15,31-35Khz. ie its not the full range.

I have something similar but the 15Khz is supported on a seperate input.

re: 31Khz with scanlines vs 15Khz. I've not tried for ages, but it doesn't look anywhere near as good at 31Khz. I have no idea why. If there was  no difference, people would not bother with arcade monitors/ArcadeVGA.

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: wpcmame on February 22, 2005, 03:41:44 am

Quote from: Silver on February 22, 2005, 03:33:48 am

If there was

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: AmericanDemon on February 22, 2005, 03:44:17 pm

Well, I am picking this big guy up on Sunday.  Saturday I pick up the bare showcase.  Hopefully in a couple weeks I will have all of my parts sorted out and in my hands.  I will definitely document the process.  :)

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: IntruderAlert on June 27, 2005, 11:52:46 am

How did this monitor work out for you?
I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use a regular video card with it.
These type monitors were designed for a business environment where people would be connecting a variety of video sources including PCs.

Title: Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
Post by: AlanS17 on June 27, 2005, 11:58:58 am

All I've got to say is that I'm glad I'm not moving it.  :)