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Subject: RGB Monitor Compatibility
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Date: Sun, 26-Oct-86 12:53:39 EST
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I have a hardware compatibility question for all
you hrdware hackers out there.  First, a little
background.  

I currently own a (lowly) TRS80 CoCo running OS9.
Like all sensible people, I really want n Amiga,
but like many sensible people, can't afford one.
One possibility is to buy the new CoCo III that
has just been released by Radio Shack.  The CoCo III
uses an analog RGB monitor, just like the Amiga.
Well, not quite, the CoCo has separate RGB and sync
signals, whereas (if my info is correct) the Amiga
tacks sync onto the G (green) line.  Is this true?
Is there anyway to adapt the two?  This would allow
me to buy a CoCo now, and later expand to the Amiga
while not losing the greater part of my investment.

Comments are appreciated.

....!ihnp4!alberta!calgary!ingoldsby

     Terry Ingoldsby