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Re: LCD vs CRT

#75
From: Alienjones
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 04:25
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This might be why the Viewsonic LCD I saw looked so crummy.
Maybe I'll go back.
--
 AlienJones,
Writer of the last FAQ,


"Ray Jones" <zathras2@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
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: Rob,
:
: regardless of what brand screen you get, you really should consider a DVI
: video card.
:
: Driving an LCD with an analog signal can produce a crap picture on an
: otherwise perfectly crisp LCD monitor using DVI.
:
: Trust me, I've been there done that!
:
: Cheers Ray
:
: In article <3C19B768.5060207@moofed.com>, rob@moofed.com says...
: > Hi,
: > I need to buy a new monitor for my computer.
: > My needs are the following:-
: >
: > -Linux OS (x86 processor)
: > -Mainly used for programming & viewing web pages; very rarely games
: > -Want to look after my eyes as much as possible
: > -Long periods of looking at screen (program code, etc) should not hurt
: > my eyes
: >
: > My budget is $A1000, and size restricts me to a 17" CRT screen.
: > (obviously bigger for LCD, however lacking $$ for bigger LCD)
: >
: > Is LCD better than CRT for my requirements?
: > Which brands should I look for?
: >
: > Will I need a new video card? (currently have nvidia TNT)
: >
: > are there any online reviews about these topics?
: >
: > thanks in advance,
: > Rob
: >
: >
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