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Re: Monitor driving me nuts

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From: rickman
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 04:53
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Duncan wrote:
> 
> "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.

When you say "mill", you are talking about milimeters, right?  Mill is
normally used for a thousandth of an inch "mil" and milimeter is "mm".  

-- 

Rick "rickman" Collins

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