On Mon, 2007-10-29 at 14:10 -0600, Robin Laing wrote: > You said everything I was, but missed that contrast is another issue > with LCD over CRT. The specifications for contrast are misleading. > There are two contrast ratings. One for static and one for dynamic. > If > you are doing graphics work, you need a good static contrast or you > can > miss details. > > Another thing is if the monitor is going to be used for gaming, then > you > will have to look at the refresh rates. If they are to slow, the > monitor will look like a blur with any games. Also you have to know > if > the video card can work at the native resolution of the monitor. > > I got rid of my LCD for a CRT monitor at work and home. I am waiting > for OLED or SED monitors. Well, this is just for home and no graphics work involved, as in for emails, browsing, script type editing a little, that type stuff. So would think it should be OK. One I am looking at is Proview 19" Widescreen at Walmart. -- Mike Chambers Madisonville, KY "Best lil town on Earth!"