I'm on the horns of a reasonably happy dilemma:
I plan to convert one of these:
From a CRT to a TFT primarily to go with my Apple IIe (and GS) but also as a 'general retro' device. I'm intending for this to be a build thread in due course but for the time-being I'd appreciate some suggestions:
As it happens this 9.7" Apple monitor has exactly the same distentions as an iPad 1 or 2... funny that! I've pretty-well boiled down my options to one of the following:
-1024x768 9.7" TFT with an el-cheapo driver board
-2048x1536 9.7" TFT, also driven by an el-cheapo board
Thoughts:
-There's not much in it on price
-More resolution, is a always a good thing... isn't it?
but...
-I can find driver boards for the smaller resolution panel that includes a wider range of inputs, including composite. Not the case for the 'better' panel.
-Equally said driver boards for the lower resolution also have on-board sound, and there will be plenty of space for speakers. Not the case for the 'better' panel.
-How much resolution will I actually need for retro applications..?
-Is a high resolution 9.7" screen going to be of much extra use? (eyeballs!)
but...
-My Apple IIe can run a modern desktop environment, so more resolution could be nice.
-I've just taught my Apple II to run RiscOS, a retro-ish OS that can output to some pretty big screens...
-MWOR RESOLUTION!!!
I think I should go the more sensible / practicable route, but am very tempted. Thoughts?
Initial build piccie:
I plan to convert one of these:
From a CRT to a TFT primarily to go with my Apple IIe (and GS) but also as a 'general retro' device. I'm intending for this to be a build thread in due course but for the time-being I'd appreciate some suggestions:
As it happens this 9.7" Apple monitor has exactly the same distentions as an iPad 1 or 2... funny that! I've pretty-well boiled down my options to one of the following:
-1024x768 9.7" TFT with an el-cheapo driver board
-2048x1536 9.7" TFT, also driven by an el-cheapo board
Thoughts:
-There's not much in it on price
-More resolution, is a always a good thing... isn't it?
but...
-I can find driver boards for the smaller resolution panel that includes a wider range of inputs, including composite. Not the case for the 'better' panel.
-Equally said driver boards for the lower resolution also have on-board sound, and there will be plenty of space for speakers. Not the case for the 'better' panel.
-How much resolution will I actually need for retro applications..?
-Is a high resolution 9.7" screen going to be of much extra use? (eyeballs!)
but...
-My Apple IIe can run a modern desktop environment, so more resolution could be nice.
-I've just taught my Apple II to run RiscOS, a retro-ish OS that can output to some pretty big screens...
-MWOR RESOLUTION!!!
I think I should go the more sensible / practicable route, but am very tempted. Thoughts?
Initial build piccie:
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