4:3 LCD security monitor

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4:3 LCD security monitor

Just saw this on amazon. It has Rca video in. Would this work on a IIe?

 

Thanks

 

https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Security-Monitor-Chrome-Silver/dp/B07W6Z14C8/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1L3UQS10WDF3Q&keywords=4+3+lcd+monitor&qid=1645798878&sprefix=4%3A3+l%2Caps%2C317&sr=8-6

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It has a composite in, so in

It has a composite in, so in theory it should. But hard to say how good the image will look. The Apple IIs used a slightly off spec composite signal. Some newer displays don't like it, and the image might not be as crisp. I believe some of that also to do with how newer displays parse the image, specifically using a comb filter. 

 

 

If you look through the forums here, you'll find multiple examples of how some modern displays show the image. Including a recent discussion about comb filters. 

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Wow, that price is criminal.

Wow, that price is criminal.

 

If you want a cheaper option, head over to your local Goodwill or Value Village. You'll probably find a selection of 14" and 15" LCD television sets, all with A/V inputs.

If you win you win, if you lose, you've lost 20 bucks tops.

 

 

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Wow, crazy expensive.  You

Wow, crazy expensive.  You could buy a 32" TV with AV inputs for less.

 

 

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Thanks for the reply, I did

Thanks for the reply, I did look into comb filter a bit, and I have a bit of an understanding, but it's definitely above my pay grade lol.

 

For size, they also make a 19" version. Would that be too big? Right now I have a commodore 1702, but I would like to get 80 column working to try and back into relearning  some of the programing I did a 100 years ago when I was in high school.

 

As for cost, up here in the great white north, everything is expensive.

Thanks

John

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Probably the most cost

Probably the most cost effective solution right now if you want an LCD screen is to use a cheap second hand VGA monitor and get a VGA Scaler from A2Heaven.

They're not always in stock, but can be.  Often an email to Plamen Vasilyov will sort that right out.

http://www.a2heaven.com/webshop/index.php?rt=product/product&product_id=142

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