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Date:	Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:34:13 PST8
From:	Ray Davison <raydav@charter.net >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Trouble with ViewSonic Monitor

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Colin Campbell wrote:
> My ViewSonic E773 (a 17" CRT unit) monitor, which was manufactured in
> April, 2000, has gone dark twice in the last two days, and I've also
> noticed some flicker on the screen. I've checked the power plug and the
> video cable connections; both seem secure.
>
> Is it dying?
>
> What would be a good replacement? Should I look at 16:9 monitors, or
> stick with 4:3? Flat panel or CRT (and are there other choices)?

Wander thru the Pomona computer fair. They have a good mix. And look
at their used stuff.
>
> SNAP Graphics shows that I have a Matrox MGA-G400 "chip set" with 32MB.
> Should I be thinking about upgrading the video card as well?

Are you a gamer? If so you get a second mortgage on the house to get
a video card, and then get a computer to support it. But if you are
doing ordinary stuff you mostly get a new video when the one you have
lets you know it's time. I have three 19" CRTs on video that is
several years old.

Ray

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