limtc wrote:
As I hope to have a proper display for my Apple IIGS so that my son can program on one of them, my question is what is the proper way to do this? What compatible monitors are there? Any conversion video cable (RGB to VGA? RGB to Component?) that can do the job well? etc.
At MndTrain's suggestion, I purchased a Highway Model 100 RGB --> VGA converter ($200+). Unfortunately, my experience was not anywhere near as good as his and it shows a lot of color aliasing and banding on my IIGS. I sent my unit down to him for an A-B comparision to eliminate my computer and monitor from the equation. The unit may simply be defective.
Until we can figure out why my results are so poor, I would urge caution before considering this approach. With the number of classic computer hobbyists out there staring at Ataris, Apples, Commodore, etc. with dying monitors, it's just beyond me why no one has been able to come up with a scan converter that actually works properly for these small systems. Doesn't seem like it's rocket science, particularly with talented folks like Mike Mahon around :-).
There is an Apple 2 --> VGA board under development, but AFAIK this is intended strictly for use in a IIe.
Steve