Digital BW, The Print

Thanks, Ken, for your reply and valuable insights. 

Considering the number of experienced and exceptionally talented 
folks who participate in this group who seem so willing to help, it's 
surprising and a bit disappointing that yours is the only reply so 
far. 

How hard can it be to type the brand and model of an LCD that works 
well in a BW print workflow?

> 
> I can recommend the Samsung 214T.  It is 1600x1200, dvi, and about 
$600.  I
> wouldn't want to go larger than 21".  Even at 21", when soft-
proofing I have
> to put two smaller images side by side in the middle.  With two 
larger
> images, the viewing angle may cause some visual differences.  I 
have a 15"
> LCD to the side and behind for the Photoshop tool palettes.  You 
will need a
> digital (dvi) card if you don't have one, but I just got a GEForce 
7600 dual
> dvi and VGA (PC Express) for my son for $100.  This combo works 
fine for
> color and b&w, and you don't have to spend a fortune.
> 
> With an LCD, things are reversed from a CRT.  With a CRT it is low 
room
> light.  With an LCD, it is brighter room light and a less bright 
image.
> They all need to be calibrated with a colorimeter like the Spyder 
Pro
> anyway.  Note that with a PC, only the dvi monitor can be 
calibrated, but
> the second monitor is just for tool palettes anyway, so no big 
deal.  Hope
> this helps.
> 
> Ken
> www.kencarney.com