>I have to buy a replacment for my monitor. It will be hooked up with my 5000 >250 Starmax, OS 9.1. I would like to have a 17 inch LCD. I use the computer >for preparing for press small publications, such as newsletters for spot >color printing. > >Questions-- > >1. are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of?
Assuming you are using the built-in video of the SM, you will need to buy an LCD with a VGA input. Beyond that, it should work no problems. If you are using a PCI card, check if it has a DVI connector on it and if it does, spend the extra for a DVI based LCD. This will eliminate issues with resolution and scan rates and the loss in quality of converting the signal from Digial to Analog (in the computer) then back to Digital in the LCD. >2. Price differences in models shown in mail order catalogs are related to >"contrast ratio" -- 500:1 are about $75 more than 350:1 or 400:1. I don't >know whether I should care about contrast ratio. > >3. Any other advice will be welcome. I'd check with a discussion group dedicated to DTP to discuss contrast ration and color balancing of LCD's. I've heard there are issues, but don't know the specifics. -- -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" Love is a treasure for which we can never pay. The only way we keep it is to give it away. Jim Stovall-The Ultimate Gift -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
