Re: //c LCD display

[Randy Shackelford <shack@onyx.southwind.net>]

John Logothetis <jlogo@NOSPAMzip.com.au> wrote:
: I have just obtained two Apple //c LCD display units (one still in
: shrinkwrap with manual) and have a few questions.

Boy I never have luck like that

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

They're pretty rare due to the $600 price tag and hard to read display. That
kept 'em from selling so hot.

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

Never tried mine with my //c plus but don't see why not.
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