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From: dan@chaos.cs.brandeis.edu (Dan Schwarz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: Apple CheapColorMonitor (was: Reason for Mac LC delay)
Keywords: MC680what?!
Message-ID: <1990Nov14.032804.944@chaos.cs.brandeis.edu>
Date: 14 Nov 90 03:28:04 GMT
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I have been working with a prototype seed LC unit for a couple of months
(back when it was called the "Pinball" :-) both in the original 4-bit
video system and the shipping 8-bit video system. Also got one of the
12" Apple CheapTrashMonitors. 

Based on that experience, I'd say you're absolutely right. They used a lot
of the same technology they employed when building the cheap Apple //gs
color screens, and it shows. The pixels are larger than 72DPI, but that's
no big deal. What bugs me is that the color is not as rich or detailed as
on the Apple 13" RGB, and the subtle color differences don't come across
very well. 

The monitor is just fine for, say, educational and home use. The 8bit display
is definitely a win situation for Apple (now they don't have to reckon with
yet another display "standard") and the extra colors are really nice.
But if you're going to do serious work with color, I suggest you go with the
Apple 13" RGB. It's not only far better than the Apple 12", it's far better
than most other screens on the market. 

_Dan
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