Re: Trying to set up an portable IIc+

[Paul Schultz <pschultz@med.wayne.edu>]

On 17 Mar 1998, Mitchell Spector wrote:

>     The C-Vue came with a stand that permanently attaches with double-
> sided tape, but it is still too flimsy to carry around without first
> removing the screen (it also did not fold over). My C-Vue was missing
> the stand when I purchased it, so I've just loosely perched it on top
> of my IIc Plus--much like the Apple one (I had to place an object in
> back to hold it up of course, in this case an Avery carboard sticker
> box ;)

Mitchell, the C-Vue does fold over. My C-Vue came with the hinge
intact. However, there are a few hairline cracks in one portion
of the plastic. But, I applied some super glue to head off any
impending break and it has been as good as new.

Before my C-Vue I owned an Apple LCD display for about 2 weeks.
I was so disappointed in the lack of contrast that I sold it.
Fortunately, I found my C-Vue for $15 (attached to a broken IIc).
The C-Vue is also difficult to view but is much better than the
Apple display...Since you have a C-Vue you can imagine how bad
the Apple display must be! :-)

> 
>     The other problem is neither the Apple Flat Panel Display or the
> C-Vue were back lit (and lacked decent contrast), making it even less
> useful as a portable screen since you'd *need* a strong light source.
> 

One thing Apple display users can do is open the display and remove
the clear plastic cover which overlays the LCD. This vastly improves
the contrast. (still not outstanding mind you!). I've never looked
closely to see if the same trick could be done with the C-vue.

> 
>     At present, the closest I have to a portable computer is my Apple
> IIc Plus with C-Vue (and as I mentioned above, it doesn't quite make
> it as that.

I too have the IIc Plus with C-Vue. While I don't use it too often
it is such a neat combo I think I'll be keeping it forever. I have
a 1Mb Chinook RAM card and have been thinking of adding a No Slot
Clock to make it more complete.

One time Tony Diaz mentioned the possibility of 'adding' backlighting
to a IIc LCD display. But, it sounded a little risky so I never
followed up with him via e-mail. Would be real neat though!

Paul.

pschultz@med.wayne.edu
Paul Schultz