Re: IIGS RGB Monitor Spec

[Eric Jacobs <no@no.no>]

Phil Beesley wrote:
> 
> I've recently acquired a IIGS but the spec is pretty basic and IIGS items
> are pretty hard to come buy in the UK. Over the next couple of months I'll
> be investing in a RAM upgrade, SCSI interface etc -- all of which can be
> obtained by mail order from the US. However, I don't expect that an RGB
> display will survive a transatlantic crossing so I'm looking for
> alternatives. Sorry but I don't think I can afford a Second Sight card
> just yet, so it'll have to be a relatively common RGB monitor.
> 
> I understand that early (slower refresh) NEC Multisync displays can be
> made to work -- are any mods required or do you just need an adaptor on
> the data lead? How about Amiga monitors (always lots available here)? Any
> tips gratefully received.
> 
> Phil

Any monitor that works with the lower, TV horizontal scan rate (15.75 kHz) will
work on the GS. Most Amiga monitors can handle this, but I really haven't been
impressed with the display quality of those monitors (especially the older
ones.) If you can, snag a Multisync display that can go down to 15.75 kHz. Plus,
if you do get a Second Sight, these monitors will be capable of doing 640x480,
and sometimes higher (depending on the model.)

-ej