>Hello, > >I just saw an advert for some SE/30 computers with a Portrait Display. To me, >it seems very practical for viewing DVI files when using LaTeX, and it would >also give me a spare SE/30. >But for DVI viewing to be practical, it should support anti-aliasing, and >therefore some kind of grayscales, not just b/w as the built-in monitor does. >So, I have a few questions: >- What bit depth does the Portrait Monitor usually do? >- Are they connected to a normal video card? If yes, >- Would I be able to connect a MultiSync 15" color monitor? >- And most importantly, what should the SE/30 plus monitor cost about? > >Thanks in advance, > Daan. > Hi Daan,
I don't know jack about DVI files and I never used LaTex, but I know the Apple Portrait Display can do 256 shades of gray. It can be driven directly by Mac II-style computers (I used it with a IIsi), but the SE/30 definitely needs a PDS graphics card to make use of it. (You need an SE/30 for the least as it has Color QuickDraw it it's ROM which is a must for anything above b/w). If the Portrait Display is shown with an SE/30 the latter should have the card built in, but ask to make sure. What range of monitors you can use besides the Portrait Display depends on the card built into the SE/30; the Lapis ProColorServer 24 I had in mine did millions of colors on a 17" screen, while the DisplayServer Plus only does 256 colors in 640x480. There were lots of other cards by Micron and other manufacturers so you'll have to ask the seller for details. HTH, OM /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email X No Word docs in email / \ Respect for open standards -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
