Re: Alternatives to an applecolor RGB?

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

IUnknown <stevementzer@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 4, 3:03 pm, Steven Hirsch <snhir...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On 10/04/2011 09:06 AM, Leandro M Polimeno wrote:
>> 
>>> Some possibilites are :
>> 
>>> * Using a simple COMPOSITE -> VGA box, not so good image.
>> 
>>> * The same converter but with the "help" of:
>> 
>>> http://www.amigamaniac.com/RGB_to_PAL_NTSC_adapter.html
>> 
>>> Using it with the S-VIDEO port, maybe the easier and cheap method if you dont
>>> need/looking for an awesome image.
>> 
>> Problem is, most converters have serious problems reproducing the Apple IIGS
>> video signal.  It's been discussed to death in this group over the years.
>> 
>> I brought up the Highway/CYP unit because I _know_ from my experience and
>> others here that it works quite well.
>> 
>> Steve
> 
> 
> The only downside to the highway/cyp unit appears to be the cost.....
> on average around $180 USD.
> 
> Ouch.

Which is why trying to find an AppleColor RGB locally (Craig's list,
Freecycle, Goodwill, etc.) is a good thing to try first. 

Anyone old enough to know how to fix an analog color TV can fix an
AppleColor RGB. 

Replacement parts for certain unique parts (CRT, flyback transformer, etc.)
can be an issue, which is why a couple of non-working "donor" monitors are
handy. 

Fifty years from now, when even VGA monitors
are all dust, another solution will be a necessity, as opposed to a
preference. 

-michael - NadaNet 3.1 and AppleCrate II: http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon