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Re: LCD vs CRT

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From: Brent
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:18
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We have a 15"(I think) Sony LCD screen at work and its a dream on the 
eyes. After using it for 1/2 hour I go back to my screen and my eyes 
hate me :)

Brent

In article <lxjS7.7499$_z.15101@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, 
alienjones@the.blue.dog says...
> I can look all day at my NEC notebook screen and not strain my eyes.
> Not so with my 17" Sony monitor. I put a UV screen on it and the tolerance
> improved but not as much as the notebook's screen.... So,
> I went along to HN to buy a LCD screen and discovered the Viewmaster 17" or
> 19" (not sure which) for $2500 was shocking to look at! Like you, when I
> find what I want I'll buy it but it sure as hell ain't a Viewmaster LCD.
> AJ
> 
> "Rob Hazlewood" <rob@moofed.com> wrote in message
> news:3C19B768.5060207@moofed.com...
> : 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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From: Brent <bag05@spamoff.uow.edu.au>
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Subject: Re: LCD vs CRT
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