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Monitors and power draw



On Fri, 16 Nov 2001, Mark J. Dulcey wrote:

> Ron Peterson wrote:
>
> >
> > Regardless of the power draw, oil baron that I am, I would still (today)
> > always choose a CRT.  No interpolation when changing resolutions.  Better
> > animation.  Wider field of view.  Larger screen size per dollar.  Keeps my
> > coffee warm.
>
> On the other hand, flat panels have perfect focus, color convergence,
> and geometry. And they don't flicker - at all. I really want one the
> size of the Apple Cinema Display, but it's too rich for my blood right
> now. (And, of course, it should do 1920x1200, so it can display
> full-resolution HDTV.)

Don't get me wrong.  I like these things too.  But like you say, they're
rather rich, at least for the size/quality I need.  (I do a fair amount of
CADD...)

I'm sure I'll change my tune in a year or two.  If money were no object,
maybe sooner.

-- 

-Ron-
https://www.yellowbank.com/





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