Harry Dalek wrote:...crystal change i suppose /
Steve Anderson wrote:I may have hit a major problem...the 800x600 VGA standard was designed for 4:3 CRT displays (mainly), but most flat-panel displays these days are 16:9. Although they might display an image it'll probably be the wrong aspect ratio, too wide. On my previous TV you could select the display aspect ratio, but not my current one, at least I don't think so. I'll have to investigate if PC VGA wide-screen monitors are similar. If not "Okay, Houston, we've had a problem".
There's only one way to find out...
If you're in a 525 country it may be worth checking if your TV can display 625/50, I would guess most under ten years old can, no need for PAL/NTSC/SECAM as this is monochrome. In other words I'm hinting that this may have to go back to standard-definition video, but I hope not!
Steve A.
This laptop PC has two monitors, the in-built 15" device and an external HDMI 24" monitor. I've been able to leave the internal display as is but I am able to change the external 24" to 800x600 VGA with no aspect ratio distortion....so we may be in business after all...it's not the PC we're testing, just how the display will behave...though that's via the DVI input, not the analogue VGA connector...here's hoping...
smeezekitty wrote:4:3 monitors are common as dirt in thirft stores here. Personally, a VGA output would be more useful than a PAL television output IMO.
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