Classic Computer Essentials (was C128D) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

16 Sep 1998

One RGB monitor that I have is a Magnavox Professional.  It has composite
input, RGB input, and another input that I don't have the cable for.  I
like it because it also is capable of displaying Monochrome (green) display
in either CGA/RGB, Composite, or Monochrome mode.  I think the third
connector is to connect it to a Hercules card, but I don't have the cable
(not the same as RGB cable.
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         -Jason
(roblwill(a)usaor.net)
   ICQ#-1730318
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  From: Phil Beesley &lt;PB14(a)leicester.ac.uk&gt;
 To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
&lt;classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu&gt;
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  Subject: Classic Computer Essentials (was C128D)
 Date: Wednesday, September 16, 1998 8:10 AM

 On 16 Sep 98 at 1:42, Tony Duell wrote:

 > How about a list of useful things for classic computer collectors, even 
...
  > for those who don't want to get involved with
repair. I'd start with the 
...
  > following... Feel free to add things
 > 
 > A transformer to convert your local mains into the 'other' standard.
I.e. 
...
  > a 110V step-down transformer for the UK, a 220V
step-up transformer for 
...
   the states.

 A composite monochrome monitor, capable of working with UK and US TV 
 standards (almost all will do that).

 An analogue RGB colour monitor, TV scan rates  
 The analogue RGB monitor is an essential but getting one that runs at 
 TV scan rates is getting difficult. I was lucky enough to find a 
 Microvitec badged NEC Multisync (digital and analog inputs) that 
 seems to display almost anything. However it's now more than ten 
 years old and starting to display its age. These types of display are 
 snapped up by the Amiga enthusiasts so what are the alternatives? 
 Does anyone know the signal requirements for the "new" desktop flat 
 screen displays?

 Phil

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