Re: IIc and RGB Monitors

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

James Snider writes ...
>....
> So, here's the problem.
> 
> I ran out of old monitors for my IIc's. Are they compatible with the
> Apple RGB Monitor that shipped with the IIGS, I've got lots of those.
> Does it require a different cable? The GS cable fits but the IIc locks
> up.

     Although the cable fits, the GS RGB monitor is not at all
compatible with the IIc. (I once tried the same swap-- pretty
disconcerting! However, both the GS monitor-- connected to a GS-- and
the IIc+ still work fine.)

     The IIc connector does mate nicely with a small for-IIc RF module
which will let you connect to the VHF antenna inputs of a TV. You can
get very good 40-col Text, hires, and double-hires color displays this
way; but, you can forget about 80-col Text.

     Basically, if you want to display 80-col Text, you will need to
find some composite video monitors and use the usual RCA-type output.
For good 80-col Text, most composite mono monitors work okay. If you
also want color, try one of the Apple brand IIe monitors. Some of these
are said to supply decent 80-col Text. Possibly, one of the surplus
sellers of Apple II components would be happy to swap good IIe composite
color monitors (guaranteed for 80-col Text) for working GS RGB monitors.
 


Rubywand