> Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2005 14:12:57 -0800 > Subject: Re: [PCI] Monitor Query > From: James Fraser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > on 2-4-05 1:32 PM, Len Gerstel at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> I would NOT buy a used monitor without doing all the visual checks. That is >> more important than any referrals from list members. > > Absolutely; I intend to give it a thorough going over. > > This will only be my second foray into the world of used monitors. Does > anyone on the list buy a lot of used gear and have a "checklist" of things > they look at/perform on used monitors? > > Meanwhile, I'll see what I can turn up online. > >> But when I am in the cadd program with a white background, the burned in win >> 2000 login screen is obvious. > > Yeah, I remember that thread. Did the suggested "crank up the brightness > for a more, um, uniform burn-in" help any? > > > Best, > > James Fraser
Put small text in a big block up and see if it easy to read. Sharp and clear. See that you have contrast and brightness to spare (ie. you do not need to go to max) I second Len's remarks. See it for yourself. Brands are not so important. Size does matter though, go big as you can... David Elmo -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
