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#VGA to S-Video converter

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#80472From: ROBERT W SCHNATTERLYDec 6, 1992 12:48 PM
Two issues: 1) How do you find out the names of the SYSOPs in the Amiga forums (or any forums for that matter?) 2) Are you aware of any inexpensive VGA to S-video adapters available? I already have the VIP Amiga to S-video adapter (from Dififex Corporation – at $80 its a bargain!) and would like to do likewise for my IBM clone. Also, while we're on the subject, do you know of any S-video switch boxes? I'll need one if you answer "yes" to the previous question. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
#80476From: Christopher TolmieDec 6, 1992 1:02 PM
Robert Read the Sysyop Announcement. At the Forum prompt type ANN;7 and you'll get a list of the SYSOPS. BTW, Michael Gerard's name is missing from the roster. I guess it is a small oversight, and since he's the newest SYSOP maybe it is up to him to edit the list? Chris
#80507From: Michael GerardDec 6, 1992 6:32 PM
Yeah, I was kinda reluctant to add my name to the list… shy I guess. 🙂
#80479From: Jim Nangano/SYSOPDec 6, 1992 3:05 PM
Robert, As Chris pointed out, the (reasonably accurate <grin>) Sysop Roster is available in the Forum Announcements – at the Forum! prompt, the command "ANN" will give you a menu of the various announcements, and the sysop roster is among the choices available. As for a VGA to S-video adaptor, I'm not aware of one, but I'm not on top of all of the hardware developments in the IBM Klone market. You might have better luck in your quest by asking in the IBM Hardware forum (GO IBMHW), as those folks tend to stay more aware of the options available for ISA machines. (We have Amigas, so we don't have to know what the other guys are doing :-). Hope this helps…. – BobR
#80506From: Michael GerardDec 6, 1992 6:32 PM
From the forum prompt (!) just type: ANN then choose sysop roster.
#80524From: ROBERT W SCHNATTERLYDec 6, 1992 9:15 PM
Thanks, Michael, Chris and Bob (and Tom, Dick and Harry…) for that FTL response. By the way, that company I mentioned is called Digifex, not Dififex (Daaahh…) This company is not mentioned in the Amazing Computing Guide. It would be a shame if it went out of business – I like their product a lot.
#80535From: David ArtDec 6, 1992 11:25 PM
Robert, There's a company in the Los Angeles area called INLINE that might be a source for your VGA to S-video adapter. We needed VGA to RGB video adapters a couple of years ago at work, and INLINE had them on the shelf for us. I'm afraid that I don't have a number for them here to give you, though. Remember that standard VGA has double the horizontal sync rate of a standard TV signal, though. I hope this information helps you out a bit, David
#80759From: ROBERT W SCHNATTERLYDec 8, 1992 11:26 PM
Thanks, David. I'll let you know what I dig up about INLINE. – Bob
#80977From: Dave CinegeDec 10, 1992 9:55 PM
I can get a product that will let you use your VGA on you TV, cost would be $240 if your interested tell me so and I will get some more info on it for you. Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#81099From: ROBERT W SCHNATTERLYDec 11, 1992 8:40 PM
Thanks, Dave. I'd buy anything for $240 that doesn't come with an arrest record (Huh??) I'd appreciate that info you mentioned. Thanks- Bob
#81184From: Dave CinegeDec 12, 1992 1:07 PM
OK, Converts VGA to NTSC composite Pocket size, external Works off 15 pin HDsub-D VGA plug That's all the info I currently have…if you have any specific questions I can call the manufactur Monday about it. Dave Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#81292From: ROBERT W SCHNATTERLYDec 13, 1992 1:31 PM
Thanks again, Dave – Bob