Just got a C128

[swift240]

Yeah I got 2 C128's.
Very good basic, and a great keyboard for typing.

Try the 80 column mode its pretty good. RGB it is, I use mine on an old 1084S monitor.

Mike.

[swift240]

@save2600
I made my own RGB cable for the C128, easy to do.
Here is a link C128 to Scart RGB Television:-

http://zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/documents/cables/128-videocable.txt

Link for C128 RGBI interface:-

http://www.hardwarebook.info/C128_RGBI

Link for 1084S digital:-

http://www.pinout.net/browse.php?conid=287

Link for 1084S analogue:-

http://www.pinout.net/browse.php?conid=288

Link for pinout Philiups CM8833-MkII monitor:-

http://www.tkk.fi/Misc/Electronics/circuits/vga2tv/rgb_pinouts.html

I hope this will be of some sort of help.

Mike.

[swift240]

Well I can tell you 80 column mode is good when using CPM.
Having said that, I used a lot of basic programs also in 80 column mode.
Problem with that is there is a colour diference from C64 to C128.

Example Grey2 on the C64 will be something else on the C128 (cant remember now though what?) but you get the idea I am sure.

But all the same basic programs in RGB is prety smart I have to say and well worth it.

I use all my basic programs in 80 column mode.

More screen space for a start.

The only drawback is I also use an ActionReplay cartridge Mk6.0 in C64 mode and it  needs to pulled out every time I go to C128 mode.

Mike.