Re: Saw a wierd II clone... is it worth the effort to get it?

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obsbedia2@aol.com (Obsbedia2) wrote:

><< both analog
>and digital RGB interfaces as well as LCD capability,
>an easy on the eyes higher resolution character set for
>RGB displays >>
>
>Thanks.  I didn't know about that.  I'll have to try it out with a IIgs RGB
>monitor.  Some of the small DHR fonts are hard to read without setting up a
>monochrome mode.

The RGB monitor will improve DHR, but you'll still need
to set the Laser for monochrome mode.  That's because
of the way DHR works.  Try it on the IIGS.  Even on the
IIGS, for monochrome DHR to work right, you need to
set display to monochrome.

It will, however, offer much improved text because the
character set is solid relative to the one in a real Apple II
or in a Laser 128EX/2 displaying on a composite monitor.

>Jay Edwards
>
>BTW, my Laser EX/2 is a 5.25".  It was a bit of a surprise after all of the
>Laser ads in Nibble.  It both has and has not worked successfully with a Focus
>drive in the external slot (worked great at home, but failed during the demo
at
>the club meeting--of course).

Uh-oh.  It should work in the external slot.  Try another
Apple II card.  I hope the slot is not burned out.

I'm in the process of building an extender for the slot,
taking out the 3.5" drive, and putting the Focus in its
place.

The 128EX/2 was indeed sold with an optional 5.25"
drive configuration.  I think most 128EX/2s were sold
with the normal 3.5" configuration, though, because
otherwise it was not that different from a plain EX
(except for clock, battery backed control panel
preferences, a better UDC, and MIDI).

>The Laser has been a nice computer, but is sure is heavier to lug around than
a
>//c+.   My aching back usually wins the arguement over which computer to put
in
>my travel bag.  On top of that, all of the quick peripherals (mouse, joystick,
>20 foot RCA cord and powerpack for the LCD overhead panel) no longer fit along
>side the computer when I pack the Laser.  Between that and my back, it's a lot
>to give up for the 10-key pad.

Yes, but I'd imagine your 5.25" internal drive is a lot
heavier than my 3.5" internal drive.  ;-)

If I'm successful in installing a Focus drive inside,
it'll get even lighter.