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Date:	Thu, 6 Mar 2003 07:37:51 PST8
From:	Peter Skye <pskye@peterskye.com >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Monitors (note to Steve Carter)

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J. R. Fox wrote:
>
> . . . the flyback transformer, which is the 2nd. most
> expensive part in the monitor. . . the [LCD] panels all
> seem to be designed for a particular resolution, such as
> 1280 x 1024, whereas I am used to being able to change
> resolutions, if and when I wish to.

I *think* the LCD panels remap the pixels so different resolutions can
still be displayed. I don't know how fuzzy this makes the images which
are remapped -- go to a store and try it, don't just take someone's word
for the image quality.

> I really don't want to get another big, heavy CRT, but
> picture quality and versatility may tilt that decision.

1) Try eBay (or Dragan's shop) for a used CRT monitor.
2) Check Fry's, they often have large off-brand CRT monitors on sale for
less than $200. The one I bought as a backup unit is very light and
easy to carry (19" 1600x1200 $189).
3) If you only use *two* different resolutions, you could get two
different LCD panels and use a video switch when you change
resolutions. (I haven't tried this.) Alternately, you could use the
video switch with an LCD panel and a small CRT monitor if a small CRT
would be suitable for one of the resolutions you use.

- Peter

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