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Whats the best Scart Switcher?

Hi Everyone
I am looking to buy a Scart Switcher, as I am a gaming enthusiast with far too many scart plugs to be switching around behind the back of the TV all the time! I have no idea which one to get though, I have heard of so many different types including:-
B-Tech Quintro+
Holdan HSR-1000
Joytech AV Control Centre
Joytech AV Control Centre 2
Keene Syncblaster
Bluedelta Smart Scart Plus
etc!
Does anybody have any recommendation as to which one to get? What would you choose as being the `best` Scart Switcher?
Thanks in advance

RE: Can you help? - GAMECUBE/DREAMCAST PAL 60hz mode has slight `flicker` in corners of the TV scree

Thanks for everyones help. I am not sure if the problem warrants me contacting Toshiba to try and fix it, as I would imagine that this problem will be in all of there Toshiba 29V24 model tvs...What does everyone think? It is still within the one year warranty, but they may think I am being abit pedantic. I too thought the Toshiba reply was a waste of time! The problem sounds exactly the same as some of the replys, and after a while I too begin not to notice the flicker, as it is only in the corners. I think I see it more because I am looking for it (If you know what I mean). Please let me know your thoughts!

Can you help? - GAMECUBE/DREAMCAST PAL 60hz mode has slight `flicker` in corners of the TV screen

Hi everyone!
Recently, I have noticed that when playing games in 60Hz mode on both my Gamecube and Dreamcast consoles, there is a slight flicker in the corners of my TV screen :( - it does not appear when playing in 50Hz mode. It is more noticeable in the bottom corners, and when there is a bright/light picture playing (eg. the title screen of Wario Ware or Zelda Wind Waker etc) I just wondered if anyone knew if this was normal? Or have a similar problem? and if this is not normal, how do I fix it? I am using official RGB cables on bother consoles, and the TV is a Toshiba 29V24, and is less than a year old. You can see the model here:
http://www.home-entertainment.toshiba.co.uk/consumer/products.nsf/specs/widescreen43tv-nicam43tv-29v24?opendocument
I have turned all the settings down but it is still visable.
I emailed Toshiba the problem and there reply didnt seem to make much sense:-
"Thank you for your recent enquiry. Please find the information that you
requested as follows:
The best way to use your TV when playing your games console is in 50hz.
The reason you are getting a slight flicker is, your TV is compatible with NTSC which is an American format which uses 60hz. Although you TV will recognize NTSC and automatically switch to 60hz it cannot recognize a game format which will be written in pal (ie) 50hz."
Are there any service settings which may be causing this?
Thanks to everyone in advance :)

RE: Dreamcast Samba de Amigo help!!

Thanks everyone for your help, and all your suggestions. Aggassi do you know if its still available at your Bolton Gamestation as I have phoned the number on their website but was told that it wasn`t in stock at any of their stores (mind you, they laughed and said I`d never find it so I`m not sure if he did search for it or not!). Is Gamestation where you saw it available for £7 without the maracas aswell?

Dreamcast Samba de Amigo help!!

Does anyone know where I can buy a copy of PAL Samba de Amigo for the Dreamcast (with or without the maracas) at a more reasonable price than on eBay? (less than £100) I`m looking for a new or used copy. I have been looking for this game for a long time, I didn`t realise it would be so hard to find. Any help anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

This item was edited on Monday, 22nd July 2002, 00:10