> > > While pretty much any old composite monitor should work,
> > > it'd be nice to be on the lookout for a Commodore 1084 with
> > > support for Luma/Chroma and RGB.
> >
> > The 1902 is also a good choice. Avoid the 1802.
>
> Hmmm. Why ? I have several of both model 1802s as well as 1702s and
> always considered them excellent with Commies or the Atari 8-bits. With a
> VCR they also make decent TVs. I also have a 2002. What was special
> about the 1902. ISTR a monitor thread on CSCBM that trashed the 1902.
> No argument about the 1084 tho.
The 1902 is a dual RGBI/composite monitor which was specifically made for
the 128. It comes also in a mini-DIN plug version which is considerably
more annoying. The picture is not as good as the 1084 or the 1702 but it's
a decent monitor. The front-mounted RGBI/composite switch and controls are
handy.
The 1802 in its several incarnations (CM-141, 1703) is an absolute lemon.
They have a notoriously high failure rate (mine failed within six months,
and I've heard similar stories from others). Don't spend much on these, as
they're unlikely to be working.
My favourite monitor is still the 1702. Besides the fact it has a beautiful
composite picture, it's just about indestructable: as long as the monitor is
physically intact, it's virtually guaranteed to work. Unfortunately, people
have noticed and prices on 1702s have been going up lately.
However, a 1084 is a darn good choice as well, especially if you have an
Amiga or 128.
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