Re: apple2e new user ??s

[mjmahon@aol.com (MJMahon)]

Steve Cavanaugh <stevec1021@aol.com> wrote:

> RE: using a TV as a monitor
> You can do this in the methods mentioned previously, but keep in mind
that
> if you are using 80 column mode (usual mode for wordprocessing) then you
> are not going to be happy with the video quality on a TV...it's blurry
and
> hard to read. However, TV's work fine for 40 column mode (many games).

Yes, TVs are great for color graphics (games, etc.), but if you want to
do some work, 80-column text is a practical necessity.  You should be
able to find old monochrome monitors, the kind with RCA connectors,
for less than $20 in most large cities.  Computer surplus stores and
user groups are good places to check out.  I regularly see 12" green
monitors with RCA video connectors for $10-$15 in the San Jose area.

-michael