Jim. I think it is fair that Elecraft look to newer equipment for developing drivers, meaning stuff that is in the flat screen vintage and early in the adaption of 3-5 years ago. Beyond that, I think the game becomes too complex. This is the reason several of us have asked for more wide screen support for monitors that were 19" and up for widescreen.
While we don't have unlimited resources for $'s to spend If one is to get the adapter, unfortunately that may require more $'s to take advantage. I don't find that I need a larger monitor as the P3 does what I need as is, but may go ahead just for another toy. You know what I mean? I will get the adapter and try it on one of my main screens and see if it is worth buying the additional monitor. I have two now that are large, but are not available for the single purpose of the P3 external display. Further, an external display will take up more desk space. I can add the display via AB switch, but this would only be on a momentary basis, as I use my displays for business in my shack. 73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 12:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 VGA output On 12/19/2011 9:54 AM, Doug Person wrote: > Very few monitors today support 1024x768. 1280x1024 is rapidly > becoming obsolete. Useful native resolutions are 1366x768 - also > known as 720p, used widely in laptops and lower priced LCD TVs, > 1440x900 and 1680x1050 (both used in higher end laptops and lower end LCD monitors). While it's important to support these 16:9 resolutions, it should be remembered that many (most?) ham shacks utilize vintage gear re-purposed from mainstream use. Until the last year or two, the computers in my shack have been 6-8 year old laptops those that I used to use in my business, and I'm still using slightly newer versions of the same type that I bought as off-lease refurbs. Thus, while 4:3 display schemes may be disappearing from NEW equipment, Elecraft is right to support them for compatibility with older monitors. Indeed, the only problem I have right now with using a 10 year old 28-in LCD display originally bought for my biz is that it's too big to fit in the available space above my operating desk. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
