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Rick Marshall wrote:

> 64x16 was the optimal resolution when using a black and white tv 
> screen for a monitor (back in the 4004/8008 and then m68/8080/z80 days)

Speaking of Z80, the Timex Sinclair was notable for 32 wide by 24 high 
text layout. Since the character set included all the variations of 
filled/unfilled quarter characters, one could do "graphics" at a 
resolution of 64x44 (the bottom two row s were reserved for system use.) 
Still, it looked pretty poor on a TV screen.

.micah

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