Macintosh LC: Using with Third-Party Color Monitors


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10/28/92 - REVIEWED
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I want to get more than the 256 colors on a Macintosh LC. Will the
optional 512K VRAM SIMM that provides 32,000 colors on an Apple 12-inch RGB
monitor be any benefit to a third-party monitor?

Is it true that a third-party monitor won't be "plug and play" on a
Macintosh LC without an additional video card?

Yes, the expansion option will benefit other monitors. The amount of pixel
depth will depend on the size of the monitor. For a 12-inch monitor, there
will be 32,000 colors; a 13-inch monitor will have 256 colors.

Third-party compatibility depends on the monitor. If the monitor matches
scan rates and resolution, it should work. Ask the manufacturer for
compatibility information.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012