kony <spam@spam.com> wrote
> L <lc@xxxjoimail.com> wrote
>> L wrote

>>> Looking for replacement monitor for MultiSync NEC 950 (CRT).
>>> The monitor has been great. I typical use 1024 X768. That
>>> seems right for me. While looking for LCD monitors native
>>> resolution is typical 1280X1024. As I understand it if I run
>>> at 1024DX780 I will experience noticeable loss in display
>>> quality. If that is correct what options do I have to get
>>> 1024X768. Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.

>> Sorry but here is additional information. My current monitor is 19"
>> color NEC and supports up to 1600X1200 pixels but as I stated it
>> seems to my eyes that 1024X768 is right for me. I also noticed
>> that NEC has a MultiSync LCD monitor but I wonder if various
>> resolution are all equal in quality.

> Keep in mind that with a CRT, all else being equal (like
> analog cable and refresh rate, video card, etc) when you
> go up in resolution the output gets fuzzier. With LCD, it
> remains crisp so long as you keep the native resolution.

Most are actually talking about the size of the fonts when
they say they prefer a lower resolution than is possible
with a decent CRT like that one.

> It is far far easier to use 1600x1200 with DVI interface
> on a ~ 20" LCD than 1600x1200 on a 19" LCD, but not
> because the LCD is a mere 1" larger.

> There would still be a little adjusting to do for the higher
> resolution, but IMO, 1280x1024 is the best alternative you
> have in a 19" LCD... unless you want to go widescreen...
> have you been to any stores to try out a few LCD? That
> would be the best course at this point.