Re: IIgs video info

[Polymorph <polymorph69@hotmail.com>]

On Jun 11, 8:37 am, nyder <nyder...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have:  Commodore 1902, 1080, and 1084, a Sony CPD 1302 (CGA or EGA,
> hook my Amiga 1200 to it).   And a 9.2" 640x480 (might be 720x480) LCD
> that take composite, svid and componet), and of course, my 40" HDTV
> with various inputs (lol, too much?)  oh, I almost for got, I have a
> Mac 12" RGB monitor.
>
> Which would be the best monitor for the GS?   I've never used one
> before, and besides hooking up a composite monitor to the GS to make
> sure it worked.
>
> Guess the question is, does it do any modes about 15khz?
>
>
> I know from posts that Apple uses NTSC color for stuff, so text on LCD
> monitors isn't that good.   And I'm pretty sure I read that the Mac
> monitors are NOT compatable at all.
>
> thanks for any input

Firstly, I recommend having a read of the Apple II FAQ section on
monitors:
http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2MONITOR.html

It will give you the pinouts for a couple of the monitors you have so
that you can make a suitable cable. Basically, the IIgs uses a similar
15 KHz mode to the Amiga, so most of the Commodore Amiga monitors
should be capable of being used with the IIgs (with the suitable cable
of course!).