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S_Lanaway · Jul 6, 2001, 02:02 PM

I currently work on a 19" CRT in 1280X1024 mode. I know the new Apple 17" CRT is designed for the same resolution, which is great for me because that's the work area I like. I use pro music and graphic design apps.

What I want to know is, have any of you have switched from a 19"CRT to a 17"LCD at that resolution and if so how is it? Does it feel like things get much smaller? I'd love to get the LCD but not if things will appear too small at that res.

Thanks!

Raman · Jul 6, 2001, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by S_Lanaway:
<STRONG>I currently work on a 19" CRT in 1280X1024 mode. I know the new Apple 17" CRT is designed for the same resolution, which is great for me because that's the work area I like. I use pro music and graphic design apps.

What I want to know is, have any of you have switched from a 19"CRT to a 17"LCD at that resolution and if so how is it? Does it feel like things get much smaller? I'd love to get the LCD but not if things will appear too small at that res.

Thanks!</STRONG>

At work: 19" Trinitron CRT @ 1152x864 (better) + 1280x1024 (good) PeeCee

At home: 2-17" Samsung CRT @ 1024x768 PeeCee or 1 on Pismo
Pismo 14.1" LCD @ 1024x768

My computers are at their perfect resolutions. I wouldn't go up or down.

I think 1280x1024 would be a good rez on 17" LCD. I would probably prefer something a little higher since I'd be getting 3 more inches of useable space.

Remember, on a CRT you have about 1-1.5" less optimal viewing area than an equivalent CRT depending on your tolerances.

Han's Hands on Leia · Jul 7, 2001, 01:07 AM

The amount of ~things~ you could fit on the screen would be the same as they are the same rez. the 19 inch CRT would just project it a tiny bit bigger though. Remember that the CRT has a 1 (or more) inch black useless border around the screen, the LCD does not.

I am betting that you would not be able to even see the difference.

S_Lanaway · Jul 7, 2001, 03:58 PM

I just checked one out at CPUsed here in Toronto. Although, slightly smaller in size at the same res, not enough I think to hinder my work at all. Quite a good monitor, I think I might get one.