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Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« 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?
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #1 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:
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #2 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. 
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2005, 03:41:44 am »
« Last Edit: February 22, 2005, 03:43:38 am by wpcmame »
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #7 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.  :)
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Did I do well on Monitor Choice?
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2005, 11:58:58 am »
All I've got to say is that I'm glad I'm not moving it.  :)
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