C128 VGA adapter released at CommVEx v11 2015

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C128 VGA adapter released at CommVEx v11 2015

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It's been a few years, but engineer John Carlsen has come through with his C128 VGA adapter. For the exact announcement, see

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12408#p17184

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John Carlsen's C128 80-column Video Digital-to-Analog Converter was released at CommVEx last weekend. Along with Jason Wright who released his CGA-to-RGB adapter, John's device was shown to the crowd and to the videocamera. Expect their videotaped talk to be posted soon! John's C128 VGA adapter was sold at a CommVEx price of $40 US, discounted from its on-line price of $50. It works in conjunction with the Gonbes GBS-8220 video converter which is not included in the price but is available from eBay with prices as low as $18.59 currently.

John's C128 VGA adapter webpage has been updated with the latest photos - http://www.bit-c128.com . Contact John at the e-mail link there.

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Photos of the older C128 Video DAC and the new C128 VGA adapter.

http://blog.retro-link.com/2015/08/comm ... odore.html

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Re: C128 VGA adapter released at CommVEx v11 2015

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On July 22, 2015, I wrote:

> John's C128 VGA adapter webpage has been updated with the latest photos - www.bit-c128.com . Contact John at the e-mail link there.

John's website has been updated with ordering information, including the convenience of Paypal. For those who prefer, you can order his C128 VGA adapter through Amazon at



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Hi, I tried to email John via that link but got told there was an error and it didn't send :(
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No problem. I'll send you another of John's e-mail addresses to you in private.

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Thanks for the info
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rbernardo wrote:John Carlsen's C128 80-column Video Digital-to-Analog Converter was released at CommVEx last weekend.

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John's C128 VGA adapter webpage has been updated with the latest photos - http://www.bit-c128.com .
After an inquiry from a FCUG member, I looked up John's website and found it to be updated! The website address has been subtly changed to

http://www.bit-c-128.com/

He now has categorized the site into multiple pages - Home, Uses, How to Buy, Quick Start Guide, History, and Contact. Interestingly, under History, he notes that the BIT-C-128 Video DAC is now in its second production run after having strong Christmas sales.

He even gives CommVEx a plug,
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Re: C128 VGA adapter released at CommVEx v11 2015

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rbernardo wrote: (John Carlsen) notes that the BIT-C-128 Video DAC is now in its second production run after having strong Christmas sales.
Congratulations to John. The Video DAC is now in its third production run.

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