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Bolkonskij
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on: December 19, 2022, 19:42
I haven't dug too deep into this, but I find it an amazing project that I'd like to share. Essentially someone from the UK sets out to create the ultimate monitor for retro computer & videogame systems. Or in his words: "A stylish monitor platform supporting modern IPS displays and modular inputs for all classic and future systems. " The guy is known in the Amiga community, he's got what it takes to do this project. He just finished financing his project via a kickstarter. So the financing is already in. (modern browser required) Quote from: from the kickstarter page What we are building is a modular display platform to take us into the future of retro computing and gaming or as we say, “Yesterday’s Technology Tomorrow”. It’s the base on which to build your own future proof display solution based on what you need, and with great build quality and good looks. And it’s flexible and upgradable enough for it to last you a lifetime. Also interesting - the thing has a little "tummy" on the backside which allows you to add stuff. A Raspberry Pi is certain, but will a Mac Mini G4 maybe fit? Or perhaps even the innerards of a System 7 PowerBook? You'd get essentially a System 7 iMac! Quote from: from the kickstarter page It’s also modular in the sense that we can add inputs (via cartridges we call “pods”) to add all old and new and future display inputs: RGB, composite, SCART, S-Video, RF, HDMI and everything else. Either we have a solution now or there’s one in the pipe for later. Really exciting project, due out next year. Crossing fingers! Someone else finding this interesting? |
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Last Edit: December 19, 2022, 19:44 by Bolkonskij
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68040
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512 MB  Posts: 950 68k - thy kingdom come, thy will be done !
Reply #1 on: December 19, 2022, 21:01
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I just wish I had the space to set this all up.  But then, I still have a complete TI 99/4a ecosystem sitting unused in storage - somewhere in the Midwest.
Last Edit: December 20, 2022, 11:10 by 68040
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mac-cellar
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128 MB Posts: 176 Gotta love System 7
Reply #2 on: December 19, 2022, 23:27
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I backed Steve Jones first project - the Checkmate 1500plus case - it was aimed at the retro Amiga community, but accommodated microATX and miniITX motherboards and as such made a great PC case. I built the cellar's PC in that case. Steve's products are quality. I haven't followed this one as closely as the initial price-points were beyond what I could afford, and the display panel was extra.
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Bolkonskij
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Administrator 1024 MB Posts: 2023
Reply #3 on: November 20, 2025, 13:03
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Time to update this one - the Checkmate Display is out, the first run sold out from what I understand. A few little bugs have been found, a lot of people being very excited about the quality of the whole arrangement and the typical naysayers say everything is cheap shit (as usual)  There's a good video on the topic, albeit only on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRALIH-nmso I'm VERY tempted to get one for my IIci and retro computing endeavors since the old Apple monitor I've had acquired some months ago starts to show its age (flickering, less sharp). The Checkmate seems to be the way forward and hey, even the price tag (799$) brings back 1980's memories ;-) Anybody got one? Anybody else interested in getting one?
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snes1423
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256 MB Posts: 458 A Man born of Mechina
Reply #4 on: November 20, 2025, 20:40
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probaly needs a recap possibly the RIFA?
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