31 May
2000
31 May
'00
7:42 a.m.
On May 31, Kenn Humborg wrote:
The good thing, though, about using "original" DEC monitors on
machines like those is that you can get a wonderfully HUGE tube with a
deliriously tight dot pitch and fabulous video quality for next to
nothing because they're fixed-frequency.
The PeeCee world's inability to develop video systems that don't
require changing sync rates every time the wind blows has afforded the
Real Workstation world a wonderful advantage...a plethora of gorgeous,
huge monitors that can be had for a song. :-)
-Dave McGuire
Also,
you'll need the special
DEC monitor that goes with whatever station you are buying, you
can't use a
chincy PC compatable monitor with a VAXStation.
However, a good quality multi-sync (i.e. modern) PC monitor
with BNC inputs will probably work fine. I'm using an
Iiyama Visionmaster 17 with a VAXstation 3500 (VCB02 video
adapter) with no trouble.
(And I have my PC plugged into the VGA input, so I can switch
between VAX and PC using the monitor's front panel buttons.) 
31 May
31 May
8:25 a.m.
The good thing, though, about using
"original" DEC monitors on
machines like those is that you can get a wonderfully HUGE tube with a
deliriously tight dot pitch and fabulous video quality for next to
nothing because they're fixed-frequency.
The PeeCee world's inability to develop video systems that don't
require changing sync rates every time the wind blows has afforded the
Real Workstation world a wonderful advantage...a plethora of gorgeous,
huge monitors that can be had for a song. :-)
-Dave McGuire
BUT, if you're short on Desktop space, one really nice 21" multisync monitor
is your best friend. Well, that, X-Windows, and a digital KVM switch.
Remember all those beautiful big monitors take up a lot of space, generate a
lot of heat, and weigh a lot.
Zane
9:51 a.m.
BUT, if
you're short on Desktop space, one really nice 21" multisync monitor
is your best friend. Well, that, X-Windows, and a digital KVM switch.
Remember all those beautiful big monitors take up a lot of space, generate a
lot of heat, and weigh a lot.
My 4 year old CTX 17" flaked out the other day, and my plan for a
replacement is a nice 3 or so year old Sun SVGA 21" with some sort of
second monitor, maybe a portrait or even a 21" greyscale (two monitors on a
mac, or more works seamlessly).
Any opinions on the Sun 20D10 monitors? or a E20E?
I also found a couple HP 1097C monitors I need to make a space for, but
can't use on the newer macs I don't think? (haven't tried my sync on green
adapter yet). 
9:57 a.m.
BUT, if you're short on Desktop space, one really
nice 21" multisync monitor
is your best friend. Well, that, X-Windows, and a digital KVM switch.
Remember all those beautiful big monitors take up a lot of space, generate a
lot of heat, and weigh a lot.
My 4 year old CTX 17" flaked out the other day, and my plan for a
replacement is a nice 3 or so year old Sun SVGA 21" with some sort of
second monitor, maybe a portrait or even a 21" greyscale (two monitors on a
mac, or more works seamlessly).
Any opinions on the Sun 20D10 monitors? or a E20E?
I also found a couple HP 1097C monitors I need to make a space for, but
can't use on the newer macs I don't think? (haven't tried my sync on green
adapter yet).
4:03 p.m.
From: healyzh(a)aracnet.com
Subject: Re: VAX-11? and some C64 stuff
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Date sent: Wed, 31 May 2000 14:51:52 -0700 (PDT)
Send reply to: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
The most important consideration would be, if it will support the system
you want to use it with. As for running a Dual Headed Mac, I'd love to!
I've used dual headed Sun's and HP's and it rocks! I believe at least one
list member is running a 9500 with 3 17" monitors!
Zane
Will be, hopefully in a couple of weeks. Got all three vid cards, got
three AppleVision-branded Trinitrons on the floor next to my desk.
Just need to get the new workstation console built and everything
wired in.......can someone get me three extra days next week?
Paul Braun
Cygnus Productions
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