Matrix Orbital MX610 LCD display

PLEV vs PSone?

I'm going to have to defend the MX6 displays a bit. Now I know that they are fairly pricey, especially considering the fact that you can probably get a cheep LCD monitor for that price. I mean you could likely get a PIII for around 100 bucks these days. I don't think that's the point, it's really arguing apples and oranges.

The fact is that an LCD monitor is still not a PLED display, this is the only PLED display that I have ever seen sold on the consumer level and the fact that it is even semi effordable is amazing. PLEDs are brand new technology and as a result you pay a premium to be the only one on the block sporting one in your computer. I mean yay for PSone mods but they aren't even remotely similar to the MX6, they don't come with any of the same features and although it would be a cool mod to have, they only have around a 60 degree viewing angle and are damn near impossible to read across the room.

A PLED on the other hand can easily be read from quite a distance because they are so bright. Thats what makes them so good for use in a home theater PC system. Do you want to be able to read what song is playing when you are sitting on the couch? What about if your not at the optimal viewing angle? Does that matter to you? PLEDs have a 160 degree veiwing angle, that's the same as a plasma screen tv.

So why don't we start comparing the PLED from Matrix against some of its compeditors? Thats right there are none.

 

Why the hell did you just post this under MrMatrixMan, and again under this name?

Related: But you can't play games on PLED screen ;P

 

Bah, none of them are OLED, and your pic demonstrates the rubbish viewing angles of the normal ones!

 

I wanna know too !!!

 

I'll start with the important issue: Shuttle Booth Babe from Computex 2005.

Moving on to TheModManSavage, it's horses for courses mate. If you *have* to have a PLED, spend the money. If you only want to display simple information, or GUI-based stuff, and maybe your HTPC is under your TV (thus your viewing angle isn't an issue) then there are far cheaper options than an MX6.

I don't dispute that PLEDs are nice: plenty bright, and you really can still read the text from side on if you ever had the need. However, there's no escaping from the fact that the MX6 is:

a) expensive
b) has software that is hard to use for beginners
c) has zero Media Center integration
d) can only display 2x20 lines of characters

As I said in the review, if you're happy to spend time programming a bunch of custom stuff from scratch, go right ahead. But this product is limited to Advanced Users - everyone else should find an alternative.

 

I pled and I pled but they wouldn't give it to me

Agreed I see where your going with that, it is expensive, but not expensive for a PLED. For example a fararri is expensive, but its worth the money you pay on it. If you want a cheap product you'll get what you pay for. Also I would contend that you do not have to be an advanced user as there are likely many novice users who own MX6's, although they're likely not the ones making the scripts, but it really doesn't take much to download a plulg-in like the winamp one and start displaying your song information. I mean it isn't rocket science, ahem computer science. haha although, I did take a comptuer science in school and there were people there that had difficulties with MS-Word so....

Yeah I can gather that there would be difficulty with that group of people using it, but then we all have to imagine how they manage to get too and from their schools every day (lol oh yeah the short bus). That said I concede as it all comes back to tyranny of the masses. The world just isn't ready for something that causes/allows you to use your head. But as for me, I think its a form of counter evolution to allow the slowest people to dictate the laws for the fastest. lol there should be a MX-RTD lol u know its for you if you think pled is something you do with your mom when you hear the new Ashley Simpson album is out, bascially just get a light bright with a oscillating fan and your good to go.

 

Thank you, and it's good to see we've got our priorities in order.
I don't suppose we can get her to do a Bit-tech pictorial? Maybe a photo-shoot of reflective shuttle cases with her around?

 

Hey all,

I just want to apologize for TheModManSavage. He is a new employee at Matrix Orbital, along with a few others and is very eager and very go get them. Unfortunately he does not know the rules and etiquette of forums. He will be educated (room 101 for him) and be given boundaries. So I apologize for him and Matrix Orbital, and I will make sure this does not happen again with any of my employees.

As far as the review goes, The_Pope and I spoke at length about the review. Yes the product is showing its age in places, but it is still the most powerful and most versatile display you can get. One of the biggest reasons we have a great relationship with Bit-Tech is their honesty and depth of all the reviews they do. Reading the review and comments, gives us an incredible insight into how we can improve our product. We are improving, we are innovating and we are listening. If any of you have questions for me, you know how to reach me, other then that... Bit-Tech rules!!!

 

Hoo yeah

 

Well, seeing something like that certainly says quite a bit about a company.
Back on topic though, that is quite a nice display. A bit small for my taste, but nice none the less.

 

MO rock too

 

Are you one of the bit-techers who also works for l'INQ? Theinquirer has to be the best online news site ('cept BiT of course! ). You've gotta love their booth babes with rack!!!1 though!

EDIT: TheModManSavage is t3h crazy!
ch424

 

nobody from Bit-Tech works for the INQ.

 

Ah - I did have my suspicions about TMMS, especially given his location

I don't think anyone should be in doubt about this product. If you're in the target market, you'll do no better than a MO. If you're more mainstream, hang tight - The Calgary Crew are working on things all the time to improve, and Henry & I talk all the time about stuff. I'm confident they will have a product(s) in the future that will have great performance AND be all fluffy for mainstream users.

 

Even if he doesn't now, Wil Harris has written for both.


ch424

 

Leeum,that's http://www.watercoolingshop.com/cat...d=392&osCsid=8f7dc99042ba14901b7405f0ce71b0e0 right?

I'm going to order it with the new case

How should i wire it,Guide or something?

 

Sure is...

As for wiring it in, it comes with a connector so no worries there

 

What about PLED vs. VFDs

I'm sure the bogey gameboy green colour isn't going to appeal to everyone!