am42+@andrew.cmu.edu (Alexander Paul Morris) (02/04/91)
What's the difference between the panasonic vga monitor and the
multisync 3d? They both display up to 1024x768 (interlaced) w/256
colors. So why is one so much more expensive than the other. Isn't the
panasonic also multisyncing? Thanks.
Alexander Morris "People die, things change...
Carnegie Mellon It's sad."jdb@reef.cis.ufl.edu (Brian K. W. Hook) (02/05/91)
In article <kbf5WBS00WB5Q3RYV6@andrew.cmu.edu> am42+@andrew.cmu.edu (Alexander Paul Morris) writes: >What's the difference between the panasonic vga monitor and the >multisync 3d? They both display up to 1024x768 (interlaced) w/256 >colors. So why is one so much more expensive than the other. Isn't the >panasonic also multisyncing? Thanks. > > Alexander Morris "People die, things change... > Carnegie Mellon It's sad." Well, let's see...first off, I have used both monitors and have found that the NEC is INFINITELY superior. I the Panasync 1380 and 1391 are both pretty hideous looking. Also, using a Tseng Labs ET4000 1MB VGA card we couldn't get the Panasonic to synchronize with the 800x600 mode. The NEC had no trouble. The Panasonic looks a little washed out, even with brightness cranked and contrast cranked. I really don't like them, although others I know swear by them. Also note that the NEC, even when interlacing, has almost no flicker compared to some other interlaced monitors. Spend the bucks and the NEC. The Panasonic is disgusting. IMHO of course. Brian
berger@atropa (Dire Wolf) (02/08/91)
am42+@andrew.cmu.edu (Alexander Paul Morris) writes: >What's the difference between the panasonic vga monitor and the >multisync 3d? They both display up to 1024x768 (interlaced) w/256 >colors. So why is one so much more expensive than the other. Isn't the >panasonic also multisyncing? Thanks. *---- You might ask yourself on a more fundamental level why the Matsushita (Panasonic's parent company) "ViewPerfect" monitor has the same features and specs as a Panasync, but costs $ 100 less (it's made in Taiwan, while the Panasync is made in Japan). If you're happy with Panasonic or Matsushita over NEC, it might not be worth the extra money. -- Mike Berger Department of Statistics, University of Illinois AT&TNET 217-244-6067 Internet berger@atropa.stat.uiuc.edu
c164-al@juliet.uucp (Joon Song) (02/09/91)
In article <1991Feb7.222709.17328@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> berger@atropa (Dire Wolf) writes: >You might ask yourself on a more fundamental level why the Matsushita >(Panasonic's parent company) "ViewPerfect" monitor has the same features >and specs as a Panasync, but costs $ 100 less (it's made in Taiwan, while >the Panasync is made in Japan). If you're happy with Panasonic or Matsushita >over NEC, it might not be worth the extra money. >-- > Mike Berger I've seen the Panasonic 1381 advertised locally for $395. If the ViewPerfect monitor costs $100 less than the Panasonic, are you saying that I should be able to buy a ViewPerfect monitor for $295. The major difference between the NEC 3D and the Panasonic 1381 is the range of horizontal frequencies that they can handle. The NEC 3D is a true multisync monitor which can handle frequencies between 15kHz and 38kHz. The Panasonic 1381 is what some people call a dualsync. Its frequency range is limited, from 31kHz to 38kHz. The larger frequency ranges of the NEC 3D allows it to be used with Hercules, CGA, EGA, and VGA cards. The Panasonic 1381 can only be used with VGA cards. The smaller frequency ranges of the Panasonic 1381 is not a disadvantage if you plan to use the monitor only with a VGA card, since VGA can emulate Hercules, CGA and EGA. So, if you are planning to use the monitor only with VGA cards, it's probably a better idea to buy a Panasonic 1381. If, however, you would like to be able to use the monitor with other video card as well as VGA cards, you should buy the NEC 3D. While the NEC 3D does have a slightly better picture than the Panasonic 1381, the difference in picture quality is probably not worth the $200 difference in price between the NEC and the Panasonic. Joon Song c164-al@bard.berkeley.edu
berger@iboga (Mike Berger) (02/10/91)
c164-al@juliet.uucp (Joon Song) writes: >I've seen the Panasonic 1381 advertised locally for $395. If the ViewPerfect >monitor costs $100 less than the Panasonic, are you saying that I should be >able to buy a ViewPerfect monitor for $295. >The major difference between the NEC 3D and the Panasonic 1381 is the range >of horizontal frequencies that they can handle. The NEC 3D is a true >multisync monitor which can handle frequencies between 15kHz and 38kHz. >The Panasonic 1381 is what some people call a dualsync. Its frequency range >is limited, from 31kHz to 38kHz. *---- I think we're talking about different items. This is the first posting in which I've seen a specific model number. The Panasync monitor I refer to is virtually identical to the NEC 3D, and the Matsushita equivalent is the ViewPerfect 3. The prices I've seen are higher than you quoted. -- Mike Berger Department of Statistics, University of Illinois AT&TNET 217-244-6067 Internet berger@atropa.stat.uiuc.edu
wilken@plains.NoDak.edu (Scott Wilken) (02/10/91)
In article <1991Feb9.212129.11699@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> berger@iboga (Mike Berger) writes: >c164-al@juliet.uucp (Joon Song) writes: >>I've seen the Panasonic 1381 advertised locally for $395. If the ViewPerfect >>monitor costs $100 less than the Panasonic, are you saying that I should be > > >I think we're talking about different items. This is the first posting in I think he *IS* talking about the same thing. I bought a C1381 monitor just last november. WHen I first looked around I saw them listed for well over $600.00, but after doing some digging in computer shopper, I found it for $389.00 from USA Flex. I never saw an NEC3D priced even nearly as low as this. My guess is that Joon is just a better shopper than you are Mike :) Scott -- Internet: wilken@plains.nodak.edu UUCP: ..!uunet!plains!wilken Bitnet: WILKEN@PLAINS