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Re: Best LCD for IIGS
To: Bill Garber
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:41:28 -0400, Bill Garber wrote:
> "Conrad" <conrad.russo@gmail.com> wrote in message 774afac8-c8af-48cb-8031-1c7e30d07dda@s20g2000prd.googlegroups.com">news:774afac8-c8af-48cb-8031-1c7e30d07dda@s20g2000prd.googlegroups.com...
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>> Has anyone tried using this to connect the GS to a VGA Monitor.
>>
>> http://www.ambery.com/rgbcgatovgac.html
>>
>> It seems to be like the XRGB, just a hell of a lot cheaper. I'm
>> thinking about getting it and trying it out, but I dunno if it's
>> compatible. Any thoughts?
>
> Look for thread "Video Converters" There is one I had asked
> about that is 'way' cheaper yet. Oh, heck, I'll just repost
> the link. This one is actually mentioned in the FAQs.
>
> http://baysoftgames.stores.yahoo.net/vgabox1.html
>
> I'm going to try this one, if money warrants it.
That one doesn't seem to take a 15 kHz RGB signal as an input, only
composite, S-Video and component.
The one Conrad mentioned looks quite nice as it converts 15 kHz RGB into
VGA and will also convert interlaced video to non-interlaced
(progressive scan). It would be nice to see the 640x400 interlaced
output of the Video Overlay Card using that device. The extra
functionality I think makes up for the difference in cost. The only
problem is that Apple is not listed as one of the supported legacy
devices. However, the Amiga and Atari computers are listed there and as
they had similar outputs to the IIgs, it is an encouraging sign. If I
had the extra money right now I'd probably pick one up and try it.