TFT vs CRT
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TFT vs CRT
Which do you prefer?
Just got a new TFT and finding it very bright (regardless of settings), also text appears a bit strange.
Just got a new TFT and finding it very bright (regardless of settings), also text appears a bit strange.
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I like LCD/OLED displays, however, they have a physical resolution limitation (for clarity) .. which may be your problem, either your machine is too low to maximize the physical pixel realestate or too high and being compressed to fit. Optimal is the physical resolution native to the display.
They are bright, and often very crisp, which for a graphics sensitive person such as myself, is very welcoming. I hope to get one, if not two, or more of the 30 inch Apple Displays.
They are bright, and often very crisp, which for a graphics sensitive person such as myself, is very welcoming. I hope to get one, if not two, or more of the 30 inch Apple Displays.
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DVI is MUCH MUCH better. Dual-link DVI is even better, but very rare on cards and monitors.
I was referring to your operating system's display settings regarding screen resolution. It's best to set the display to it's native resolution. This will make the picture as clear as can be, pretty much. You may have a faulty display, but that's not likely, compared to mixed settings..
I was referring to your operating system's display settings regarding screen resolution. It's best to set the display to it's native resolution. This will make the picture as clear as can be, pretty much. You may have a faulty display, but that's not likely, compared to mixed settings..
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I totally agree. TFT, Ideally on a DVI connection is far better.Pimptastic wrote:I had used CRT for around 10 years when i finally made the switch....it was like someone had cleaned my eyes!!
*And hey* not so much of a pain with reflections from nearby windows
Doesn't mean I think there's anything wrong with CRT though - perhaps for playing video games (But i don't usually bother) I'd have a very large CRT...
I've got a 17" Sharp TFT running using the standing analogue signal. Will DVI really make that much of a difference? Is it simply a matter of switching cables, or will some config be necessary too (WinXP Home SP2)?
If the answer to the first question is yes, I'll be going out to buy myself one asap!
If the answer to the first question is yes, I'll be going out to buy myself one asap!