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Title: What TV's are good?
Post by: rhett on April 25, 2007, 05:28:39 am

I just ordered a UAII, and now my search begins for a TV to put in it.  This site stressed the importance of a high comb filter, and power return:
http://www.tmsoft.com/article-arcade.htm

It seems like people here get the best results using component connections.  It would be great if I could find a list of acceptible MAME TV model numbers that I could look for on craigslist.  Does anyone have suggestions?  Thanks!

I considered going with a real arcade monitor, but it looks like betson just raised their prices!
http://www.betson.com/products/IMP-44-4070-RT

Title: Re: What TV's are good?
Post by: dmckean on April 25, 2007, 05:37:47 am

If you're using component you don't have to worry about a comb filter. I would look for a tube that does progressive scan over component if such a TV exists.

Title: Re: What TV's are good?
Post by: rhett on April 25, 2007, 06:54:28 am

Is there some way I could rig up "power return" on most TV's?  That is, have the power button permanently "pressed in", so I can turn the TV on and off by unplugging it and plugging it in?

Title: Re: What TV's are good?
Post by: Moose13 on April 25, 2007, 11:26:45 am

I've have a Toshiba (27A41) power return TV I found on craigslist. I have it hooked up with S-Video right now, but just received the cables to try component connections tonight. I'm happy with the s-video, but with all the hype, I need to try it with component.

I've heaqrd of a user, in this borad, using toothpicks wedged in to hold down the power button, as you noted.   :dunno

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=37024.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=37024.0)

Quote from: rhett on April 25, 2007, 06:54:28 am

Is there some way I could rig up "power return" on most TV's?  That is, have the power button permanently "pressed in", so I can turn the TV on and off by unplugging it and plugging it in?

Title: Re: What TV's are good?
Post by: Biscuit on April 25, 2007, 11:39:11 am

I'd also like to hear from folks on this board regarding the make and model of TV they're using for their cabs so I can do a little craigslist scrounging myself.   I think ideally, we're all looking for the same things, right?

27" diagonal
26" width
S-Video and component input
auto power on

Can we get some testimonials?  :)  I love me some infomercials.

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Here's some of the suggestions found on this board.  I will add to the list as I find them.

toshiba 27a33
JVC 27530

Title: Re: What TV's are good?
Post by: ahofle on April 25, 2007, 01:47:30 pm

Quote from: rhett on April 25, 2007, 05:28:39 am

I considered going with a real arcade monitor, but it looks like betson just raised their prices!
http://www.betson.com/products/IMP-44-4070-RT

 ???
Looks like it's still on sale to me?
If you don't already have a TV on hand and are going to have to lay down a couple hundred dollars anyway, then I would DEFINITELY go with the Betson.  You won't be sorry.

Title: Re: What TV's are good?
Post by: rhett on April 25, 2007, 07:24:08 pm

Are sony Trinitrons ok?  They are everywhere, and they usually have component in.  I also want to make sure that the TV is actually using the component and not just turning it to S-video.  Are flat screens worse than curved ones?