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Conference hydra::amiga_v1

Title:AMIGA NOTES
Notice:Join us in the *NEW* conference - HYDRA::AMIGA_V2
Moderator:HYDRA::MOORE
Created:Sat Apr 26 1986
Last Modified:Wed Feb 05 1992
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5378
Total number of notes:38326

1086.0. "C1084 Monitor?" by 3D::SANBORN () Tue Jan 19 1988 00:57

    Has anyone heard anythin about a 1084 monitor?  While calling around
    for prices, one place had an Amiga 500 system with this monitor
    for $895.  They said it was better than the 1080/2002, but I'd like
    to hear from the experts...
    
    Thanks,
    Dave
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1086.1I have oneSSDEVO::YESSEComputing at 6200 ft.Tue Jan 19 1988 15:447
	I got one to go with my A2000. It appears to be a small step
	above the 2002 monitor, based on my limited exposure to that
	monitor at a nearby store. It works fine, graphics are good,
	and has all the video inputs you'd need. Don't know how the
	dot pitch compares against similar monitors.

	I paid $349 locally, you could probably get it for less.
1086.2Get a bigger hammer!IVOGUS::BAGUEKeith BagueTue Jan 19 1988 16:252
    Will the 1084 hook up to the A1000?
    					Keith Bague
1086.3Oz 1084 same??RIPPER::PARSONSTue Jan 19 1988 19:5110
    Gidday,
    	  They sell a 1084 in Australia, be curious to see if it is
    the same one as in US of A. The pitch of the 1084 here is .43mm,
    which doesn't compute if wanting to use hi-res. To get 640 dots
    across simple maths show you need .38mm pitch or finer. Also it
    only has mono sound. Uses that EURO 21 pin rectangular connector
    and on a quick try with a SONY hi-res monitor, did not work. Commodore
    may be using a non-standard pinout on their RGB cable!
    			Regards,  Guy
    
1086.42002 Better?3D::SANBORNMon Jan 25 1988 18:386
    A salesperson at the Electronic Boutique in Nashua said that he
    had seen both of them, and said that he thought the 2002 had a 
    sharper picture.  Suprising, since the 2002 is actually cheaper
    to buy!
    
    /Dave
1086.5In STEREO, where availableHYSTER::DEARBORNTrouvez MieuxMon Jan 25 1988 19:042
    I believe the 1084 has stereo speakers built in (it's about time!!!).
    
1086.6Not mineSSDEVO::YESSEComputing at 6200 ft.Tue Jan 26 1988 13:147
>    I believe the 1084 has stereo speakers built in (it's about time!!!).

Not the unit I bought....it just has one speaker on the left. However,
the enclosure has slitted ports on both sides, so maybe some models have
2 speakers installed.
    

1086.7Workable on C128?3D::SANBORNApril showers bring May showersThu Jun 23 1988 17:225
    Does anyone know if this monitor will work with a C128?  I need
    a monitor for my C128 system, and would like to buy one that will
    eventually work well with an Amiga (when I get there).
    
    --- Dave
1086.8 YES - C128 compatibleOZZAIB::ROSCETTIThrow Madonna from the trainThu Jun 23 1988 18:0611
    
    
    The 1084 will work with the C128. The monitor includes cables for
    both the AMIGA and the C128. I currently use it with an AMIGA,
    NINTENDO, and an 800XL (just not all at once). It will also accept
    Digital RGB as well.
    
    I can't compare it to other monitors though, the only other tube
    I've used was a 13" Samsung TV.
    
    Brien
1086.91084S<==>STEREOLITTL1::HERBSun Sep 18 1988 23:004
    The "1084" does NOT have stereo built in. The new "1084S" DOES have
    stereo built in. Went shopping this past weekend (and bought) and
    not all dealers showed me the 1084S. Cost was $908.95 (+tax) for
    A500 & 1084S. Don't know how that compares.
1086.10Anti-Glare screen for 1084 wanted !!BANKS1::TAYLORMon Apr 09 1990 15:009
    Does anyone out there have any suggestions as to a cost effective
    glare shield for a 1084 Monitor ? The  tube is terribly reflective.
    I've looked in some office equipment guides but unfortunately the
    1084 isn't listed. Any suggestions ?
    
    Thanx,
    
    Todd
    
1086.11CLO::COBURNGrowing older, but not up...Mon Apr 09 1990 23:007
    I have seen advertised in several Amiga mags a screen called the
    FlickerMaster for about $15.00. This may do what you want as it is a
    polarized screen to aid in combatting flicker while in interlace mode. 
    
    Note - I don't own one so that is all I know.
    
    John