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Date:	Thu, 6 Mar 2003 08:30:35 PST8
From:	Steve Carter <scarter@vcnet.com >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Re: Monitors (note to Steve Carter)

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On 3/6/03, Peter Skye wrote, in part:
>J. R. Fox wrote:
>> ... 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.

LCD panels are inherently digital devices and thus have a 1:1 mapping of
their pixels with the resolution; each pixel is individually addressed.

Therefore there is one fixed, preferred resolution. Lesser resolutions
will display, just not as well. Currently, 18" (diagonal)
LCD panels, roughly equivalent to a 19" CRT, operate optimally at
1280 x 1024. I use 1152 x 864 (a bastard size) on my 19 inch monitor.
I find 1280x1024 a little too small for the distance I must sit away
from the monitor (a reading-glasses issue for me). (Peter likes
1600x1200 on a huge 21" monitor, but my eyes protest. I find 1280x1024
the highest I can tolerate on 21" tube (20" diagonal) for hours
at a time. YMMV

An LCD monitor replacement would force me to sit somewhat closer and
change computer glasses. Notice how close laptop users sit to their
screens. This is OK, but presently even the least expensive
18" LCDs are around $500.

Prices are tumbling but my two 19" monitors are still performing
well. I'm also really looking forward to an 18" LCD because it
will draw a lot less power from my UPS bank, increasing outage
ride-through time and heating up my home office a lot less, a
summertime whole-house air-conditioner consideration for me.

Displays and video cards are all going digital, now that LCDs are
mainstream. Consider a display that has both to get the longest
utility from your purchase -- analog for compatibility with your
present video hardware, but the digital connector for your next.

-- Steve

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