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Re: re [Digital BW] Slightly OT: Any Reason Not To Buy A Mac

2003-04-08 by Jerry Olson

Yes, the first LCDs had a real angle problem. The large current ones are
much better. But, be SURE to
actually look at one before you buy it!!

Jerry




michael meyer wrote:
> 
> minor comment:
> 
> i have been briefly using one of the new imacs
> (g4/lcd) to do some scanning. if the viewing angle
> changes by even like 5 degrees the appearence of the
> image changes drastically. drastically, they look like
> different images. 100% different.
> 
> i have worked with one of the 22inch cinema screen
> though also; it was fabulous and, sadly, not mine. my
> sony trinitron that i use currently is a great
> monitor. not as sexy as the cinema screen, but very
> capable.
> 
> the point being this: i love my mac and you'll love
> yours if you get one, but i would be wary of getting
> an lcd screen without throroughly looking at its
> performance as related to graphic work. i know others
> disagree with this, but my recent experiences show me
> that an lcd is not an lcd is not an lcd. if you catch
> my drift.
> 
> just a thought.
> 
> michael meyer
> 
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