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Article #77Re: LCD vs CRT
From: L. M. Rappaport
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:57
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:57
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Absolutely. For a better explanation refer to Brian Livingston's columns in the last couple of issues of "Info World". He talks about using some software to adjust "phase" of those monitors to compensate for the AD converters. My experience is that DVI cards simply don't have that problem. Bright, sharp, contrasty image. Larry -- rapp@lmr.com Ray Jones <zathras2@dodo.com.au> wrote (with possible editing): >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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