Re: Monochrome vs color monitor

["Liam Busey" <buseyl@yahoo.com>]

"Forty Two" <FourtyTwo@NoAddress.invalid> wrote in message
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> I had both types of monitors way back when. Now I am re-building a
> system. I currently have an Apple color monitor in like-new condition.
> But if my memory serves correctly, it seems like 80 column text was
> sharper on the old green monochrome monitor.
>
> "Graphics" would be better in color, but if one was just interested in
> text, I wonder if it would be worth while trying to scare up a
> monochrome monitor in good condition.  Does anyone have an opinion on
> this?
>
> If memory serves, the monochrome was also lighter and smaller, making
> it somewhat easier to continually remove it for tinkering with the
> Apple underneath.
>
> One the other hand, explaining why I want a second 'old piece of junk
> monitor' to my loving wife might be interesting. :-)

I suppose it depends on how you want to use your machine. Color is great for
games and 40 column text modes IMHO. On the other hand, a monochrome or RGB
monitor is a must for 80 column text modes commonly used on more recent word
processors and communication programs. However, colored lines will show up
as dotted lines in monochrome.

Monochrome monitors are not as deep as color monitors and are more common in
smaller sizes. The little monochrome Sanyo security monitors along with a
pair of Disk IIs fit quite nicely on the lid of a classic Apple II.

If your loving wife is as 'influential' as some, an existing television may
be the best solution.

Myself, I normally use a color composite monitor with my ][+. I love the way
the hires colors bleed into adjacent white areas. If exploited it can create
the illusion of extra colors or depth. IMHO, Hires is quite boring on an
emulator, monochrome, or RGB monitor.

- Liam