these lower end models are very sufficient for most retro systems, and the display will be far better than most the TVs people used back in the day. People shouldn't overlook these, especially because they are usually way cheaper than the high end ones.
It is not probably not too much for a PVM, although if you follow classifieds these have a MASSIVE throughput, dozens on sale all the time, I wonder if buyers actually keep these. Whereas the consumer must-haves only show up once a season, at much lower prices. But 200$ IS too much for retro gaming displays, as there are better options for a fraction of the cost. PVM's are NOT for retrogaming. They are for setting up an DIY ultrasound practive or such, or for roleplaying a vintage TV station broadcast service.
Seriously: DON'T use PVMs for retro gaming. This thing is 20cm across. That is smaller than a tablet. Second problem, the BNC connector hurdles. Third problem: sound, these either have no sound, or a tiny mono speaker. Fourth problem: no remote. Fifth issue: weight: double that of a comparable size tube in consumer set. But the worst IMO, is they look ugly, ugly or very ugly. So if you seriously think of paying like 200 bucks on this, may I remind you that there are FANTASTIC consumer sets, with 20-30 inch display, magnificent stereo speakers with killer looks with multiple plug-and-play input hookups for under 100 bucks that even deliver a BETTER picture because the vertical resolution is matched horizontally, so no huge separation between the scanlines. Consumer sets are also brighter.
@@SixShots5 Yes, but I did not like the image on it. A consumer set delivers a better image, and stereo sound. And all TV's in my collection are design beauties, which can't be said of PVM's. Unless you are after that nuclear reactor control room aesthetic. I found a Commodore 1084 to be equally good as a PVM if you ARE fan of scanlines and high TVL, as you get separate composite/chroma-luma/rgb/TTL rgbi but those are much cheaper. I think I got my 20 displays for the same money as 2 PVM's.
I just recently picked up one from being thrown away at our apartment's dumpster. Might try this out if I can (and if the TV is in a working order)!
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these lower end models are very sufficient for most retro systems, and the display will be far better than most the TVs people used back in the day. People shouldn't overlook these, especially because they are usually way cheaper than the high end ones.
Really simple and cool
thanks for the info!
The funny thing is, even the collector quality models on ebay cost less than my tv. I plan on picking one up soon
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And that new TV is probably paid for 30% by data-brokers that pay for you usage data.
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I’ve acquired one of these and need to figure out if it works or not. If it doesn’t have any signal going in does it display white?
Is 200$ too much for one of these? I have an opportunity to get one locally but I’m not too sure on it.
Its the expected price for one of these. PVMs were made for TV Show producing, for use in hospitals, and were even used by the military
It is not probably not too much for a PVM, although if you follow classifieds these have a MASSIVE throughput, dozens on sale all the time, I wonder if buyers actually keep these. Whereas the consumer must-haves only show up once a season, at much lower prices. But 200$ IS too much for retro gaming displays, as there are better options for a fraction of the cost. PVM's are NOT for retrogaming. They are for setting up an DIY ultrasound practive or such, or for roleplaying a vintage TV station broadcast service.
Seriously: DON'T use PVMs for retro gaming. This thing is 20cm across. That is smaller than a tablet. Second problem, the BNC connector hurdles. Third problem: sound, these either have no sound, or a tiny mono speaker. Fourth problem: no remote. Fifth issue: weight: double that of a comparable size tube in consumer set. But the worst IMO, is they look ugly, ugly or very ugly. So if you seriously think of paying like 200 bucks on this, may I remind you that there are FANTASTIC consumer sets, with 20-30 inch display, magnificent stereo speakers with killer looks with multiple plug-and-play input hookups for under 100 bucks that even deliver a BETTER picture because the vertical resolution is matched horizontally, so no huge separation between the scanlines. Consumer sets are also brighter.
L take. Every negative you listed isn't a problem at all, have you ever actually used a pvm?
@@SixShots5 Yes, but I did not like the image on it. A consumer set delivers a better image, and stereo sound. And all TV's in my collection are design beauties, which can't be said of PVM's. Unless you are after that nuclear reactor control room aesthetic. I found a Commodore 1084 to be equally good as a PVM if you ARE fan of scanlines and high TVL, as you get separate composite/chroma-luma/rgb/TTL rgbi but those are much cheaper. I think I got my 20 displays for the same money as 2 PVM's.
I don't recommend it.. It's OLED Expensive most of the time.
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