dudeslife Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have been hesitant to do it. Just afraid it would harm the IIe in some way. Is this the way it was supposed to be? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 While it looks nice, it causes the gaps between the removable lid and the sides to narrow. Eventually the top part of the sides cant inward a little. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3070326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeslife Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 While it looks nice, it causes the gaps between the removable lid and the sides to narrow. Eventually the top part of the sides cant inward a little. Thanks. I was afraid of something like that. Damn it takes up a lot of space if you can't stack. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3070935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Well, you can troll eekbay for one of those stands that typically go for $200.00 or get three pieces of wood and make your own. If you're a woodworker or know someone who is, this can be an afternoon project that will look quite professional. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3070940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeslife Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Well, you can troll eekbay for one of those stands that typically go for $200.00 or get three pieces of wood and make your own. If you're a woodworker or know someone who is, this can be an afternoon project that will look quite professional. whoa. I just remember I picked up one of those stands (still in box) at an Atlanta Historical Computer Society meeting. Forgot all about it when I moved. Need to dig it out and test it. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3071134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Well, you can troll eekbay for one of those stands that typically go for $200.00 or get three pieces of wood and make your own. If you're a woodworker or know someone who is, this can be an afternoon project that will look quite professional. I still on occasion make those stands for monitors (dunno when we all decided that your monitor needed to be exactly 1.5 inches from the top of your desk instead of eye level) but the big box hardware stores will take some larger scrap plywood or MDF and make a couple cuts for you for a nominal charge, sometimes for free some drywall screws, putty, sealer, sanding, and paint later you have a furniture quality stand custom sized all in an afternoon Edited September 12, 2014 by Osgeld Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3071381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I prefer a stand because it's easier to slide that Apple II out and mess with it. Stacked is just hard to unload. I always thought the setup was designed to be stacked. I have great admiration for Apple's interest in design over the years. That being said, I used a Duodisk for a few years recently, and I decided that I'd rather use regular Disk ]['s. You can switch which one to boot from occasionally (assuming you use a pair) and even out wear on your drives. And if one drive fails (not that it happens often), you can easily and cheaply swap it out with another Disk ][, or repair it. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3079340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbag Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I still use a duo disk and stack just like in the picture, and I remember all my friends with the same set up doing the same thing. Never had a problem with it. Of course, now, I'm in and out of the IIe pulling cards and playing with things I usually have the top off, the duo disk on it's side facing vertically, and the monitor sitting on top of the Commodore monitor I have set up next to it so I can tinker... At some point I'll have it all back together again, but for now I'm absorbed into playing with the AppleColor 80-Column RGB card so it keeps the IIe opened. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3084255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The Apple IIe is built like a tank. It's meant to be stacked. I used mine that way for years and never had a problem. I still own that IIe, in fact. Having said that, a stand would be preferable if you have that option, for the reason ianoid gave. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/229645-does-putting-your-duodisk-monitor-on-top-of-apple-iie-cause-problems/#findComment-3084290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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