[Elecraft] P3 VGA output

[Bill K9YEQ]

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: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 12:13 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
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
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