Re: AE RGB Option ---> Mac Monitor

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <4tlhel$4v@darla.visi.com>, nathan@mixer.visi.com (Nathan
Mates) wrote:

>In article <huv-2907961842250001@huv.cmo.ornl.gov>,
>Michael W. Hulsey <huv@ornl.gov> wrote:
>>Is it possible to attach an Applied Engineering RamWorks 3 with RBG Option
>>to a Mac monitor?  What is required on both ends.  Do I just need a cable
>>adapter?
>
>   Most likely not. Although you may be able to find a cable to go
>between the two, Apple II monitors sync at far lower rates (15Hz) than
>modern Mac/PC monitors (30Hz). Only if you can find an old NEC
>Multisync 1 or 2 or a Commodore 1084 will the monitor go that low.

In addition to that: the RamWorks RGB option expects a digital RGB monitor
(the equivalent of a CGA monitor on the PC), while the IIgs, Mac, and
VGA/SVGA monitors are all analog RGB.

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David Empson
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