Re: Monochrome vs color monitor

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Forty Two wrote:
> I had both types of monitors way back when. Now I am re-building a
> system. I currently have an Apple color monitor in like-new condition.
> But if my memory serves correctly, it seems like 80 column text was
> sharper on the old green monochrome monitor. 

If you mean the AppleColor Composite, yes a monochrome monitor is
somewhat sharper, because of the phosphor dot pitch of the color-capable
monitor.  A monochrome monitor has a continuous, un-dotted phosphor.

A monochrome monitor is also easier to focus sharply, since it has
only one gun, and no convergience problem to solve.

> "Graphics" would be better in color, but if one was just interested in
> text, I wonder if it would be worth while trying to scare up a
> monochrome monitor in good condition.  Does anyone have an opinion on
> this?

True.

> If memory serves, the monochrome was also lighter and smaller, making
> it somewhat easier to continually remove it for tinkering with the
> Apple underneath.

Also true.  And a monochrome monitor consumes less power, as well.

> One the other hand, explaining why I want a second 'old piece of junk
> monitor' to my loving wife might be interesting. :-)

;-)

-michael

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