On 9/1/03 10:00 AM, "Sue Street" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am planning to purchase a 17" LCD monitor for my B&W G3/350 (Rev.2) > (running OS 8.6, 440 RAM, 60GB HD) as my heavy Phillips 19" CRT recently > died. I'm a docotoral student and most of my work involves > word-processing (minimal graphics) so the analog LCD is fine for me. > Here are my questions: > > 1.) Are most LCD's compatible with the B&W and do I need to have any > special software or hardware to use LCD's with this machine? > > 2.) Can anyone suggest an excellent & reliable LCD manufacturer & model > that has sharp contrast and good colour? I've heard some horror stories > about LCD screens that have poor backlights or sections on the screen > where the colours aren't working properly. I've also read in numerous > magazines that many monitors don't live up to their high > contrast/resolution ratios (e.g., 400:1 or 450:1) -- how can I make > sure i'm getting what they indicate on the specs? > > 3.) Would a 3 yr warranty be the minimum to look for? I realize i'll > likely have to look at a number of them before I find the one that best > suits my needs. > > > Any other tips for buying an LCD would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks in advance, > > > kind regards, > Sue > > ************************* > My Sony 15" is fantastic. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
