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I forgot (but meant) to mention in my post below, that I use Voodoo 3000 AGP
video cards - 16meg ($130 at the corner computer store) for both LCD
screens. True Color [at 1280x1024 on the NEC] and [at 1024x768 on the
Viewsonic]. Thanks to those contacting me privately to ask :-)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doug Forman [mailto:doug@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 3:13 PM
> To: countach@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: Off Topic - LCD Monitors
>
>
> I use both a ViewSonic VP150 15" LCD monitor ($699 on closeout at local
> CompUSA) and a NEC MultiSync LCD 1810 XtraView 18" LCD ($3400 mail order
> from CDW). My observations:
>
> 1. I'll NEVER go back to a CRT.
>
> 2. If in doubt, see #1 above.
>
> The charts on a black background on the NEC are stunning. Super sharp,
> crisp, high-contrast, etc. etc. The ViewSonic isn't as rich in colors and
> is not quite as crisp, but it still beats my previous CRT's hands down.
>
> My advice: don't look at one of these seriously without
> sufficient funds to
> buy one; once bitten, you'll be spoiled for life.
>
> Doug (a rabid LCD fan)
>
> -----
> Doug Forman, MCSE (doug@xxxxxxxxxxx)
> Incline Systems, Inc. - Vancouver, WA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DonC [mailto:countach@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 9:49 AM
> > To: omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Off Topic - LCD Monitors
> >
> >
> > Hi gang. On the TradeLab list someone just mentioned a fine
> > LCD monitor from Silicon Graphics, the 1600SW. I checked
> > the net for this at
> >
> > http://www.ugeek.com/hwswrev/sg1600swlcd.htm
> >
> > and learned that this is one great unit. And at only ! $2500
> > it is reasonable (50% less than the competition. )
> >
> > Those of you who have more money that space may be interested.
> >
> > I use a Philips 15" LCD and love it. I look forward to the
> > price of the 1600SW dropping (buy low:-)
> >
> >
> > donc
> >
>
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