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NEC Multisync 4D

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#86251From: Darron C. KnutsonJan 23, 1993 8:34 PM

NEC Multisync 4D monitors have become relatively inexpensive these days. Can anyone tell me what their horizontal sync rate range is and whether this would be a good choice to use with an Amiga 4000? Thanks for any feedback. Darron

#86308From: Dave CinegeJan 24, 1993 10:19 AM

The NEC 4D is discontinued and has been replaced by the 5FG. It's scan rates are 31.5 to 64KHz….allowing it to do a maximum resolution of 1280×1024 (XGA). OK monitor if you don't use floppy boot programs….also won't allow to do 800×600 and preboot operations. (IE select boot device by holding mouse buttons down). Dave Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!

#86319From: Darron C. KnutsonJan 24, 1993 1:12 PM

Dave, Thanks for the feedback on the 5FG — I know that it doesn't go below 31.5 kHz. I was hoping the the 4D, an older model, might go low enough to handle all the AGA modes. Besides that, the fact that the 4D is discontinued probably accounts for its current price of between $500 and $600. Darron

#86320From: Michael SheaJan 24, 1993 1:22 PM

Darron, For a list of some monitor that go down to 15 Khz see the file MONINF.LHA here in the libs. The list included the MSRP.

#86438From: Darron C. KnutsonJan 25, 1993 7:13 PM

Micheal, Thanks for the suggestion — I'll check it out. Darron

#86340From: Tony MoriJan 24, 1993 6:07 PM

Nec hasn't mad a "True" Multi-Frequency monitor since the MultiSync II model they had in the late 80's. I have a couple of them I got a bargain basement prices mid '92. Tony

#86349From: Jonathan HirschmanJan 24, 1993 7:58 PM

Tony… Want to sell one of your bargain Multisync II's? Jonathan, via AutoPilot // Only Amiga makes \\// it possible…

#86369From: Tony MoriJan 24, 1993 11:22 PM

nope.

#86400From: Jonathan HirschmanJan 25, 1993 9:40 AM

Didn't think so…:)

#86439From: Darron C. KnutsonJan 25, 1993 7:13 PM

Tony, Does this mean the 4D doesn't get down to 15 kHz? Shucks… Darron

#86452From: Tony MoriJan 25, 1993 9:11 PM

EXACTLY what it means…the file MONINF.LHA(or is it .lzh?) says the PanaSync (Panasonic) C1391i goes down to 15 kHz…I have an OLD computer shopper here, there's an ad for them for like $300, but the add says from 31kHz – 38kHz. which should I believe? the CS ad from the dealer? or the MONINF.L?? file???? sheesh! Tony

#86461From: Michael GerardJan 25, 1993 11:05 PM

The C1381 is 31.5kHz-38kHz. The C1391 will scan down to 15.75kHz.

#86463From: Tony MoriJan 25, 1993 11:22 PM

hmmm…there's some *CHEAP* prices on the C1391i lately! interesting. thanks for the tip!

#86486From: Michael GerardJan 26, 1993 7:16 AM

make sure you check with a dealer about the 1391i & 15.5kHz before you buy. I only own the 1381, and am only going by the specs I _read_ on the 1391.

#86685From: Darron C. KnutsonJan 27, 1993 10:33 PM

Tony — I sympathize…. Darron