C128 VGA adapter released at CommVEx v11 2015

[RobertB]

John Carlsen's C128 80-column Video Digital-to-Analog Converter was released at CommVEx v11 2015 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.

Leaving Las Vegas today,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

[RobertB]

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

http://blog.retro-link.com/2015/08/commodore-128-video-dac-vs-commodore.html

          Back at home,
          Robert Bernardo
          Fresno Commodore User Group
          http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

[RobertB]

On Wed, July 22, 2015 5:27 am, I wrote:

> 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.

     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

     http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HI3MRE

          Truly,
          Robert Bernardo
          Fresno Commodore User Group
          http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

[trekiej]

Thanks for the information.

[Matt_H]

Now all I need is a C128 to use this with! :crazy:

[RobertB]

If you go to next year's Vintage Computer Festival East in New Jersey, perhaps the Commodorians there would have a C128 for sale.

Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

[RobertB]

John Carlsen's C128 80-column Video Digital-to-Analog Converter was released at CommVEx v11 2015 last weekend.

(snip)

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,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
July 30-31 Commodore Vegas Expo v12 -
http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex