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#Electrahome Question

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#151608From: Craig GlaserJun 9, 1994 1:01 AM
Hello, I've recently purchased an Amiga 4000/30 and am VERY happy with it. However, Since I upgraded from an Amiga 500, I am still using an old 1084SD Monitor. I'm soon going to buy a monitor for my Amiga 4000 and was lookign at the Electrahome 1962. I've heard conflicting reports on this monitor. Some say it's a tri-scan others say it's a real multi-scan. Can anyone tell me the REAL info on this monitor as it looks quite nice for the price. Thanks. Craig Glaser
#151625From: Dale LarsonJun 9, 1994 4:44 AM
It doesn't matter whether it is multi-scan or tri-scan. If it handles all standard AGA and ECS Amiga modes (which is the claim and which I haven't seen adverse reports about), then it is effectively exactly what you need. — Dale L. Larson, Intangible Assets Manufacturing
#151785From: Craig GlaserJun 10, 1994 1:04 AM
The reason I'd like to know if it's Multiscan is I want to buy a monitor that will work should I buy a 3rd party graphics card. Right now, Yes I'd be happy, but I'm thinking about possible upgrades and the future. A Tri-scan would limit me I think. While a true multisync would be much more flexible as far as my options for graphic add ons in the future. Don't ya think? Craig Glaser
#151793From: Dale LarsonJun 10, 1994 3:50 AM
You can't buy a monitor that will do everything. A monitor which syncs to every Amiga mode is lousy for the new graphics cards because it is incapable of syncing to the frequencies required for high-resolution displays (i.e., 800×600 NI, 1024×800 NI, 1280×1024 NI, etc.). If you get a third party graphics card, the only mode you are going to use on your monitor is the highest one (until you decide to buy a real monitor to take advantage of your new graphics power). So who cares if it is trisync or multiscan to lower frequencies? — Dale L. Larson, Intangible Assets Manufacturing
#151909From: Peter M. D'AngeloJun 11, 1994 3:11 AM
Craig, If it helps, I have a 1962 and it is superb, however it was a bit pricey. Anyhow, I have it hooked up to both my Amiga and PC and it performs flawlessly so far. Peter M. D'Angelo Cruising Over NY on AutoPilot