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Is it ok to use an LCD instead of a TV or Arcade Monitor on a MAME Cabinet?

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Gavica:
Of course it don't have scan lines, but I think it does look good on my pc screen.

I wonder if it would be any good on this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026

ratzz:

--- Quote from: Gavica on June 27, 2009, 03:57:30 pm ---Of course it don't have scan lines, but I think it does look good on my pc screen.

I wonder if it would be any good on this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026



--- End quote ---

Ahhh ...  the most asked question of the forum, and most hotly debated!

I feel its down to personal choice.

LeedsFan:
It will great on that. Nothing wrong with an LCD at all in a cab. Makes installation easier with the reduced size/weight. Purists will still stick with a proper arcade monitor first. But it's a bit like the choice of wheels on a classic car.... personal preference. If you like it then go for it.

For me I really like the much clearer graphics on an LCD. But of course I know they didn't look that crisp or clear in the arcades. I was always put off with LCD monitors for years after I got one and the angle of view on it was crap. I returned it and stuck with CRT until just last week when I purchased another LCD for my Mame project. Things have improved tremendously with LCD technology since that first one I bought. I'm happy with it.

Silas (son of Silas):
I think an LCD is fine. So its not authentic? so what?

If you were restoring an original then an LCD would be a no-no.

Gatsu:
It all comes down to personal choice and how authentic you want your cab to run the games.

If you think an LCD looks fine....use an LCD. If you want more authentic, go balls out and buy a true arcade monitor.

Both have their pros and cons.

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