Re: Best LCD for IIGS

[Drew <GoggleDrew@gmail.com>]

> I got the best results having the converter output at 640x480 (least
> amount of processing), then letting my LCD do the upconversion to it's
> native resolution, or better, letting my multisync CRT just slow down
> to a natural rate of 640x480.   These results might not hold true for
> everyone -- just depends on whether their monitor's video handling
> exceeds the converter's abilities.

On my 20 inch Dell widescreen LCD results seem best using Aspect and
1024 by 768 for a larger picture, but if i switch to 1:1 640 seems
best, but not sure if this is just because the picture is smaller. I
wonder if trying a 15inch LCD and running at 640by 480 will be
better...I am sure my work has a spare one ;-)


> I tried the Amiga monitor approach also, but remember, not only is the
> screen really small (too small for my eyes these days), but your video
> won't be nearly as nice looking: the other big advantage to the
> converter is that you're in 480p mode as opposed to 240p on the Amiga
> screen ... meaning, for one, solid colors without missing interlace
> lines.

I know the older amiga (14 inch) screens suffers from larger dot
pitch, but i quite like that retro look :-) and i prefer the overall
look of the picture, seems clearer to me.

> I get the nicest looking results using the coverter into a good CRT
> VGA 17" monitor (a Dell/Sony Trinitron in this case).  The ideal CRT
> would be native 640x480... but I've never found one of those in 17" or
> larger.

Must try a VGA CRT as i agree that should be better than LCD.

The pause/blank screen when the converter switches res and my monitor
tries to also sync is a little annoying, when booting my GS i never
see the Apple IIGS bit, just GS/OS loading. I also get a strange
issue  in Sierra games when i open the restore/save menu the converter
seems to crash with only showing the top bit of the screen, I have to
power off the converter then back on again and then seems fine, but i
only have to do this once everytime i use the converter....odd.

Cheers