Subj : Apple IIs
To   : Spectre
From : Atari8Guy
Date : Sat Jul 22 2023 10:29:12

On 18 Jul 23  21:26:00 Spectre wrote...

SS>  At> Okay, so I'm an Apple newbie, have only even seen a couple in
SS>  At> real life, but I'm really looking into getting one...whats the
SS>  At> better retro experience a IIe or a IIc?  All thoughts and
SS>  At> opinions welcome... 
SS> 
SS> Ponder... it depends on what you're looking for....
SS> 
SS> If you want the best of all worlds, I'd say get a IIgs. It'll do
SS> everything the IIe or c will do, and give you access to the 16bit
SS> software kicking around specifically for that platform. Most
SS> equipment for a IIe will function in a IIgs, there are some odd
SS> exceptions where the timing on the card isn't tight enough for the
SS> GS... on the down side, you need an RGB monitot capable of synching
SS> at 15Khz or some kind of converter for a different standard. Probably
SS> the most likely candidates will be LCD or CRT in the ~12-14" range
SS> with a SCART connector.  The SCART standard will allow direct
SS> interface with a custom cable.
SS> 
SS> Between at IIc and e... I'd probably run with a IIe.. you'll have
SS> more flexibility in just how you can set it up.  The cards maketh the
SS> machine..you need to be a little careful with your IIc selection,
SS> early versions had serial port issues, and an inability to do much
SS> more than 2400. On the plus side here all you need is a composite
SS> monitor, but Apple NTSC is weird... so some colour monitors won't
SS> cope with it well and may just drop colour. Personally I'd run with a
SS> mono green and call it done.
SS> 
SS> Spec
SS> 
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To which Atari8Guy replies...

Thanks for that, there is currently a IIc available locally I've been
considering - about 250 canadian.  I have an Apple II mono monitor and a
JVC broadcast monitor that will sync with anything it seems.  Seems like
its deskspace vs customization options.  I consider the IIgs but its more
pricey and isn't really the experience I'm looking to capture, though on
its merits, it seems like a great machine.

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