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During the 80s, it was common to build computers in a way that they
can output their picture on a TV set. This was done in order to
reduce the overall system cost for the user. TV sets work with lower
frequencies compared to today's monitors, therefore the image has an
annoying flicker. A flickerfixer (aka de-interlacer) converts the
signal in a way that a modern, low cost VGA monitor or TFT-display
can be used. The name flickerfixer was mainly created because the
problem of a flickering picture is solved. Individual Computers and
Software Hut already had a very successful product called Toastscan
in 2002. It was connected to the monitor output of the computer, but
it has been sold out since early last year.
The first flickerfixers for the Amiga were available in the early
1990s. Since that time, all flickerfixers have been using the same
principle: The picture frequency was doubled. This is not enough for
most modern VGA monitors and TFT displays. So the question was how to
build a better product capable of working with all modern PC and LCD
monitors. The answer is Indivision AGA.
Indivision AGA was made to improve upon the older designs. As the
name suggests, it's a flickerfixer that is very closely tied to the
AGA chipset. This could only be achieved by putting the flickerfixer
inside of the computer. The product is mounted over the video chip
"Lisa". The VGA display is connected directly to the flickerfixer.
Further connections are not necessary and it is easily user
installable with no special technical knowledge of computers needed.
Indivision AGA's most notable features are:
- 24 Bit color resolution in all screenmodes
- support for super hires modes
- Highgfx support up to 1024x768 pixels
- all screenmodes can be displayed at 60 Hz or more
- no adjustments necessary
Two options have been added for retro-gaming enthusiasts that allow a
step-by-step approximation to the display of an old TV set: Vertical
synchronisation allows reducing the output frequency down to 49.9 Hz,
which will eliminate tearing effects. In addition to that, a scanline
emulation can be switched on. This will simulate the dark lines
between the scanlines of a TV screen.
So go ahead and use that new 20 inch LCD monitor you just received
for your PC. Bring your Amiga back to life with the latest display
technology. We also have a selection of new monitors available for purchase from
many major brands including Samsung, Acer, Viewsonic and more. Please
email for more details to: sales@softhut.com. We expect to ship on or
around September 10th.
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