Re: IIgs and TV

[herbertf@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca (Herbert Fung)]

Previously hagstrom@athena.mit.edu (Paul A Hagstrom) wrote:
 
>The older model //s could be connected to a normal TV for use as a
>monitor (albeit, a rather ucky-looking one usually, but a monitor
>nevertheless).  Does the IIgs have this option, or do you need a
>dedicated monitor for it?  (I ask because I've got a Mac and I'm hoping
>I can just buy the IIgs CPU and use my current keyboard/mouse and TV).
 
The GS has two types of video output, RGB and NTSC. Although you can hook
up a TV via the NTSC connector, I wouldn't recommend it. The resolution
and quality on a TV is most definately not conducive for computing. Used
monitors have been posted on comp.sys.apple2.marketplace on occasion at
very reasonable prices. From what I understand, Amiga and Atari RGB
monitors can be used with the GS with a modified cable.

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Herbert Fung   herbertf@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca   
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