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Article #2942Re: Monitor driving me nuts
From: Duncan
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2003 18:33
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2003 18:33
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"rickman" <spamgoeshere4@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:3E469009.C6938C18@yahoo.com... > Duncan wrote: > > > > After reading other posts yesterday I thought I would just settle down and > > get used to it. But after going round a few computer shops and speaking to > > my engineer I am told that sometimes, even after a few weeks, some just do > > not seem to get used to this type of monitor. > > > > So as I type it is re-packaged and I have submitted a returns request > > (internet purchase) even though there is a 15% charge. It is just stressing > > me out now. > > Let me just add my two cents. Earlier you posted about a 2 mm curve to > the monitor edge. I measured my CRT and I have about 2 mm of > pincusion. I think that is a very minimal amount of deviation for the > eye to see. But if it bothers you, then I guess you should send it > back. Unless you got a good price and can sell it on Ebay. > > -- > > Rick "rickman" Collins The two mill was the tolerance the manufacturers said was acceptable. My dimensions were greater than this but after spending hours, this afternoon, looking at all kinds of monitor I still feel I ought to send it back. Duncan
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