After Market vs. Sony

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After Market vs. Sony

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What are the advantages of using a Sony screen versus an after market screen (Zenith et cetera)?
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There are none. The Zenith version is identical in hardware, mobo design, screen, everything! Except that there is one 100uF capacitor on there that isn't on the Sony version.
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Depends what you are doing. If you going to be using RGB, you'll want to go with the sony screen, because it has the needed plug on the left side of the screen. I don't think the identical zenith screen has it.

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On a related note, how much of a difference is composite vs. RGB on a 5" screen? Is it to small to really be able to tell?
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HazmatB wrote:On a related note, how much of a difference is composite vs. RGB on a 5" screen? Is it to small to really be able to tell?
Its not a resolution difference, its a quality difference, colors look better and don't bleed. Its noticeable, but I don't think its enough to go out of your way for it. Pretty much, if the system will output RGB easily and your screen takes it, do it.
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Another question I have is: Ben recommends 3 LEDs, but why 3? Is it just an arbitrary number? Would 4 be brighter, or would it just be too bright?
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Many people choose to use more than 3 LEDs (I've used 4). However I think ben chooses 3 because there are 3 proper places, that fit the led's well and they provide a good amount of light (still dimmer than the tube).

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What would the community suggest then? Is 3 sufficient, or would 4 be a better choice for adding functionality (I.e. playing outside).
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Truthfully, it depends on your LEDs. Some are so bright 3 are equal in brightness to stock backlighting. I tend to go with 6 on a PSone screen (One on each end, and 2 on each bend, pointing out). It looks great.
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Do you have a pic of it rigged up with 6?
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