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I've really suprised myself today. I got the VGA mod done and this project is going well. It has been over 15 years since I've done any kind of electronic type work and it has gone just great. This from a guy who never, ever got a crystal diode radio to work.

In addition to the Classic hack I'd like to do (see my blog for 12/22/04 for details), I'd also like to do another computer modification that involves the Apple Portrait Display.

I picked up one from a local thrift store for a couple of bucks. The shape intrigued me ever since I saw the original advertisement, but with an original price of $1050 or so, I just had to be content in waiting. If you are unfamiliar with this monitor, the specifications can be found at EveryMac.com (http://www.everymac.com/monitors/apple/classic_monitors/specs/apple_mac_portrait.html).

I've recently become a fan of the Color Classic, but have always (well, since 1984) been a fan of the black & white compact Macs. I'd like to do a hack similar to the Mystic or Takky Color Classic, but only on a b&w one.

The Probe is back on the road! After 6 months sitting in the driveway, I finally located a really great guy who runs a one-man shop and will deal with used auto glass. After that, it was a matter of a few phone calls to auto junkyards to find the glass.