Re: How to use a CGA monitor with II

[gachenb@eis.calstate.edu (Greg R. Achenbach)]

schultp@aa.wl.com (Paul Schultz) writes:
> Lon J. Seidman (lon@cyberspace) wrote:
> : gchunt@cc.dixie.edu (Galen C. Hunt) writes:
> : : Does anyone know if there is anyway to use a CGA monitor with an Apple II?
> : : I've got an apple for free, but I don't have a monitor.  (I also don't 
> : : have a free TV), but CGA monitors are a dime a dozen these days.  I just 
> : : thought, "it would sure be nice *IF*..."
> 
> However, if you are talking about an 8 bit Apple II your only
> course of action is the composite video mode mentioned above or trying to find
> one of the RGB video 'piggyback' attachments which hook up to a RAMWORKS card
> on a IIe. As for older IIs -- stick with the composite video.

Wrong.  There is one other option if you have a IIc or IIc+.  You can get 
a device made by a company called "Video-7" (no longer in business) that 
will give you digital RGB/CGA.  I tried this once and wasn't impressed 
with the results.  I agree with Paul, stick with composite.  A composite 
mono monitor shouldn't cost you any more than $15-$25.

> > Paul > -- > 
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Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School

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