Re: //c LCD display

[Charles Stephens <devnull@dobbs.eng.sun.com>]

>>>>> "JL" == John Logothetis <jlogo@NOSPAMzip.com.au> writes:

 JL> I have just obtained two Apple //c LCD display units (one still
 JL> in shrinkwrap with manual) and have a few questions.

 JL> How rare are these display units?.  When I had my //c back in '84
 JL> I had heard that the LCD display unit for the //c was a
 JL> forthcomming item (to aid in portability) but beyond that I
 JL> didn't hear or see much about it.  I vaguely remember seeing
 JL> reviews that these display units were a disappointment because of
 JL> their poor contrast and display properties.

They are quite rare.  Not many were sold and Apple didn't sell them
for long.  The one in shrinkwrap is priceless, so keep it in the wrap
and box.  I suspect at auction, you could probably fetch US$500 for
that one (I am not an appraiser, so that is not an official
appraisal).

The other one is probably worth less, around anywhere from
US$75-US$300.

The LCD was probably the best Apple could do at the time without
having to raise the cost of the panel outside of their price point
(the home user).

 JL> After testing one of these LCD units with my ROM 3 //c I did
 JL> notice that the actual display was too dark and the legibiity was
 JL> poor - even with adequate room lighting.  My other question is
 JL> this: Will these LCD display units (Model A2M4022) work with a
 JL> //c+ at all?.

Yes, I am running mine on my IIc+.  The handle needs to be in the down
position having it prop up the machine in order for the connector to
get a firm connection to the system.

cfs
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