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martist · Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 24

hello ,

Just like the title says.
I need one of these , but waiting for the reviews and user comments.

Regards,

Tony

CIR Engineering · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:05 pm Post subject:

I have worked quite a bit with both and have done extensive testing on both.

The Moome is of much higher performance than the HDF3 for high frequencies like 1080P 60Hz and beyond. If you have an 8" or 7" projector you will probably not see much (or any) difference on the screen, but if you have a 9" like a G90 or 9500LC modified there is a sharper image with the Moome.

The HDF3 is produced in larger quantities and will probably be well supported. The Moome is a boutique product produced in small batches with only Moome behind it so support can be slow.

Here are scope shots of both the Moome v2 and HDF3 running 1080p 60Hz multiburst off my Accupel HDG-4000. You can make the call.

First photo Moome EXTv2.

Second photo HDF3 new firmware.

Ideally, all the bands should have the same peak to peak (p-p) voltage. ie they should all be the same height in an ideal word. The closer the bands are to the same height, the sharper the card will be.

craigr

martist · Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 24

Thx, for the reply.

I am going to buy the moome card.

Kindly regards,

Tony

RogueChili · Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 162 Location: Westfield, MA

Interesting data Craigr! If you have the time, I would like to see a zoomed in view of the first and last bursts for both devices(only the upper area near the 100% graticule), and a shot of the corresponding input signals.

Thanks

Jackal29a · Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 22

Hi Craig,

Do you get the same results outputting 1080i? if so, do you think this difference will be visible with real material on a 36" screen at 7-8ft?
I was almost decided on an HD3 when I found that not only the ExtV2 can now output YUV and its also a little cheaper but it seems it also has a better picture. I'll be using whatever I finally get with 36" CRT that only supports YPbPr 1080i@50 & 1080i@60Hz (I use them both) and I'm would really appreciate some info on how they compare PQ wise. I have a VP50 so some adjustments can be done before the signal gets to the converter.

Cheers
Javier

CIR Engineering · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:30 pm Post subject:

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Jackal29a · Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 22

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Jackal29a · Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 22

Only component, its not really a monitor like in "high end" monitor, just a TV.
Moome says here the EXT V2 can now do component output:
http://www.curtpalme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20548

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CIR Engineering · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:00 pm Post subject:

Oliver Klohs · Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 15

Craig,

cool oscilloscope shots - that moome DVI is my favourite Mr. Green

Can you please tell us which frequency is represented by each of these bands ?

Thanks!

Oliver