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Users of VidHD [message #384035] Sun, 19 May 2019 12:47 Go to next message
Anonymous
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Originally posted by: Leon Sargent

Good afternoon.

When I was deciding to buy the VidHD card, I watched a lot of videos and saw a lot of different brands of displays.

I had an older cheap Elements 1080p tv which I am using currently with the card.

Trying all the different display setting on the 📺, I get washed out color and the brightness is lacking.

Can I ask for manufacture and model number suggestions.

Thank you.

Leon Sargent
Re: Users of VidHD [message #384043 is a reply to message #384035] Sun, 19 May 2019 19:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Polymorph is currently offline  Polymorph
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Hi Leon,

On the recommendation of John Brooks, I bought a Seiki 23.6" TV which works really well.

The specific TV I bought is this one:
https://www.target.com.au/p/seiki-23-6-fhd-tv-dvd-combo-sc24 -fdv/62078061

I got it when it was on sale a couple of months ago for AU$159 IIRC. The TV has HDMI, VGA, component, composite, and an in-built DVD player which I'll probably never use. I've tried the composite connection with my older Apple II's, but I think I only get a black and white image here. It works great with the VidHD and Nishida Radio DVI adapters for the IIgs though.

Overall, I am really happy with the display and build quality on this TV.

Cheers,
Mike

On Monday, May 20, 2019 at 2:47:26 AM UTC+10, Leon Sargent wrote:
> Good afternoon.
>
> When I was deciding to buy the VidHD card, I watched a lot of videos and saw a lot of different brands of displays.
>
> I had an older cheap Elements 1080p tv which I am using currently with the card.
>
> Trying all the different display setting on the 📺, I get washed out color and the brightness is lacking.
>
> Can I ask for manufacture and model number suggestions.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Leon Sargent
Re: Users of VidHD [message #384044 is a reply to message #384043] Sun, 19 May 2019 20:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Anonymous
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Originally posted by: Leon Sargent

Mike.

Nice looking display. Seems it is branded for the European and Australian markets. googling for that display only gives me non US locations. I checked Ebay as well and those displays are 32" and higher. Too big for the space I have.

Thank you for the recommendation.

Leon
Re: Users of VidHD [message #384046 is a reply to message #384044] Sun, 19 May 2019 22:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Stewart is currently offline  Wayne Stewart
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I have a couple of 27" HPs and a 22" Tatung TME22W that I got for free that all work well with the VidHD
Re: Users of VidHD [message #384048 is a reply to message #384035] Mon, 20 May 2019 03:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Anonymous
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Originally posted by: Anthony Adverse

On Monday, May 20, 2019 at 2:47:26 AM UTC+10, Leon Sargent wrote:
> Good afternoon.
>
> When I was deciding to buy the VidHD card, I watched a lot of videos and saw a lot of different brands of displays.
>
> I had an older cheap Elements 1080p tv which I am using currently with the card.
>
> Trying all the different display setting on the 📺, I get washed out color and the brightness is lacking.
>
> Can I ask for manufacture and model number suggestions.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Leon Sargent

I'm using a 32" hisense tv, it does a pretty good job, only trouble it 32" is pretty big... you need to sit well back from it. I'd like to find about a 15-17" 1080p monitor... (probably not going to happen)...

A
Re: Users of VidHD [message #384055 is a reply to message #384035] Mon, 20 May 2019 14:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
scott is currently offline  scott
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In article <de0c7201-3a80-40c8-823d-b698b59097e5@googlegroups.com>,
Leon Sargent <sargenle@icloud.com> wrote:
> Trying all the different display setting on the 📺, I get washed out
> color and the brightness is lacking.
>
> Can I ask for manufacture and model number suggestions.

I ran across this display recently:

https://www.seeedstudio.com/15-6-Inch-1920-1080-Full-HD-IPS- Touch-Screen-Portable-Monitor-p-4027.html

I haven't yet pulled the trigger on it, but it's tempting. The smaller size
is more "period-correct" for use with the IIGS (though it is still
widescreen), it'd take hardly any space when put away, and it'd also make a
nice second screen when I'm on the road (one-cable connection to my Dell
Latitude 7370). At $169, it's almost in "impulse-buy" territory.

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Re: Users of VidHD [message #384063 is a reply to message #384055] Mon, 20 May 2019 20:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Anonymous
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Originally posted by: Anthony Adverse

On Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 4:01:05 AM UTC+10, Scott Alfter wrote:
> In article <de0c7201-3a80-40c8-823d-b698b59097e5@googlegroups.com>,
> Leon Sargent <sargenle@icloud.com> wrote:
>> Trying all the different display setting on the 📺, I get washed out
>> color and the brightness is lacking.
>>
>> Can I ask for manufacture and model number suggestions.
>
> I ran across this display recently:
>
> https://www.seeedstudio.com/15-6-Inch-1920-1080-Full-HD-IPS- Touch-Screen-Portable-Monitor-p-4027.html
>

Only slight drawback to that I see is no stand, but with that kind of size weight, it shouldn't be to hard to fit something up.

A
Re: Users of VidHD [message #385459 is a reply to message #384035] Sat, 27 July 2019 08:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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On Monday, May 20, 2019 at 2:47:26 AM UTC+10, Leon Sargent wrote:
> Can I ask for manufacture and model number suggestions.

I'm looking for a portable display myself. Amazon has a few available at the moment. I don't know anything about these brands. Has anyone tried these?

Elecrow 10.1" - US$111
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076GZVCP2

Elecrow 11.6" - US$128
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NB17E0Z/

Sunfounder 13.3" - US$126
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNXH2SS

Regards,
Andrew
Re: Users of VidHD [message #385534 is a reply to message #385459] Tue, 30 July 2019 10:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
roughana is currently offline  roughana
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On Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10:13:41 PM UTC+10, andrew...@writeme.com wrote:
> I'm looking for a portable display myself. Amazon has a few available at the moment. I don't know anything about these brands. Has anyone tried these?

Eyoyo 12" US$129
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CGZJLJ/

In Australia,
Eyoyo 12" AU$185
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07BFTHRCM

Eyoyo 13" AU$180
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07BXPC6JC/
Re: Users of VidHD [message #386574 is a reply to message #385534] Sat, 31 August 2019 07:19 Go to previous message
roughana is currently offline  roughana
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<andrew.roughan@writeme.com> wrote:
> Eyoyo 13" AU$180
> https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07BXPC6JC/

I bought this one. It is working with the VidHD. Happy so far.
The provided stand is pretty basic with metal edges, but it can be removed.
It comes with a mount and screws for using a monitor stand/arm and a wall
mount.
Came with an HDMI cable and remote as well.

Regards
Andrew
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