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SuperGen vs ProGen

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#58479From: Bob ShawJul 23, 1989 6:34 PM
.. What is the difference between SuperGen and ProGen? If ProGen costs half as much, why is it a good idea to buy SuperGen? Bob.
#58807From: Mike BerroJul 25, 1989 1:49 PM
I suppose because SuperGen is better. I haven't played with the ProGen myself, though. Check out the AmigoTimes v1.5 magazine, which has an excellent article comparing genlock/encoders, complete with pictures of waveform monitors and vectorscopes. —Mike
#58812From: Bob ShawJul 25, 1989 4:01 PM
Thanks Mike, I'm actually looking for a way to get a good quality NTSC signal out of my A1000. I don't care too much about the genlock. Bob.
#58993From: Mike BerroJul 26, 1989 5:38 PM
I recommend the CMI-500 encoder. It is designed for the A500 but works fine on th 1000. It is about $50, and pretty good quality. Avoid the model that has the RF output, bacuase it induces some noise in the video. —Mike
#59015From: Bob ShawJul 26, 1989 7:17 PM
OH, Thank you Mike, If this thing (the CMI-500) does the trick, I just saved at least $329. You deserve at least a 10% commission. Can you name a supplier, either phone number or address? And do you want 10% of the savings, or 10% of the purchase price? Bob.
#59050From: Mike BerroJul 26, 1989 10:59 PM
I'll settle for 10% of any income you generate using your Amiga. 8) Creative Computers has it for $59 (under "VI 500") 800-872-8882, as does MCS 800-433-7756. However, most larger Amiga dealers should have it. I'd recommend paying a few extra bucks to get it locally in case you get a defective one. I;ve never dealt with Creative, but I had a heck of a time getting service the one time I dealt with MCS. —Mike