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Re: Adapter to use IIGS's RGB output on modern VGA/SVGA monitors (idea?)

In article <MPG.192a5734125fe39989697@News.CIS.DFN.DE>, Michael J.
Sch�lke <news0301@mjschuelke.de> wrote:

> ToasterKing wrote:
> 
> > The adapter in question would need to be able to input the RGB signal
> > from the IIgs as separate red/green/blue component signals, use
> > double-scan conversion to convert the 15.75 kHz horizontal scan rate
> > (matching the NTSC standard) of the GS RGB output to at least 31.5 kHz
> > to work on a VGA monitor, and output VGA-compatible video.  
> 
> Alternatively, have a look at TFT LCDs. A few of them can sync down to 
> 15.5 kHz. 
> 
> Regards, 
> Michael

Thanks for the tip -- I didn't realize many new monitors still sync to
~15 kHz.  The only problem I personally have with that solution is
cost. ;-)

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