Re: [APML] monitors

[Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>]

> Tony Hallas wrote:

> The "new" LCD monitors that are becoming more and more popular...would anyone out there
> know:
> 
> 1.    How long do they last? Do they have the same life expectency as a CRT or better
> perhaps?

>From my experience, better.  The middle - high range ones are also surprisingly
robust.  They can take a lot of abuse from my experience.  The only downside
is if someone uses a pen to point things out.  The ink cleans off a lot easier
from a coated glass CRT than from the plastic fronts on most LCDs.

> 2.    How well do they represent an image compared to a good CRT monitor? Do they
> portray color as accurately?

Well, it depends.  The better ones are as good or better than low end CRTs,
but no match for high end models.

> 3.    Do they need to "warm up" or are they accurate from the moment that they are
> turned on?

Well, depending on the light source it can take a few seconds, but essentially 
there is no "warm up".

For your use, Tony, I would stick with CRTs.  I have very good experience 
with the high end NEC and Compaq units, and the price premium for a good 
unit today is minimal.

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

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