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Re: Weird problem with Samsung 950p monitor; LG or Niewsonic: which?

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From: Franc Zabkar
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 21:47
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On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:02:20 +1000, "Mr.T" <MrT@home> put finger to
keyboard and composed:

>
>"Franc Zabkar" <fzabkar@iinternode.on.net> wrote in message
>news:r2or82djdq14grr33osg1nh5q62ccb7eh1@4ax.com...
>> I suppose one could also simulate a CRT monitor on an LCD by using
>> software to add a black border, out-of-focus corner regions, vertical
>> and horizontal linearity variances, pincushion, and colour convergence
>> problems. One could also simulate EHT regulation issues by shrinking
>> or expanding the image when the brightness varies. An occasional
>> simulated HV crackle from the built-in speakers would add to the
>> nostalgia.
>
>I'll be quite happy to forego all those problems as soon as a flat panel
>display provides better contrast, color saturation and gamut as a good CRT,
>at a similar price.
>(nostalgia is vastly overrated anyway, even if it ain't what it used to be
>:-)
>
>MrT.

I'm resisting purchasing an LCD or plasma TV for the same reasons (and
others). The thing I like best about my LCD monitor is its sharpness
and the perfect geometry. My eyes used to water when I had a CRT. Not
so with an LCD. BTW, I don't play games on my PC.

- Franc Zabkar
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From: Franc Zabkar <fzabkar@iinternode.on.net>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair,aus.electronics
Subject: Re: Weird problem with Samsung 950p monitor; LG or Niewsonic: which?
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:47:30 +1000
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