Re: [APML] Noise Reduction and LCD Monitors

[Chuck Vaughn <aa6g@aa6g.org>]

Hi Wei-Hao,

> I also notice that on some (not all) LCD monitors, some CRT OK images
> look noisy.  However, this doesn't necessarily mean that these LCDs
> are "better" than CRTs.  Perhaps they just stretch the curve in the
> shadow so noise becomes more apparent.  Or perhaps their black
> point is not black enough so the noisy part of the image gets closer to
> the mid-tone and is picked up by our eyes.  I don't have an answer for
> this yet.

Until I saw the Apple displays a couple years ago I was unimpressed 
with any LCD monitor. The overall quality seems to have improved quite 
a bit and the high end models are quite good. I purchased an 
inexpensive Sony 17" LCD ($290) for my other computer and even that one 
is better than the Sony 17 seII that it replaced but doesn't come close 
to the 2405FPW.

> On the other hand, it is true that LCDs with digital output from the 
> video
> card are much sharper than most of the CRTs.

I have mine running on the DVI output.

> Apple's new LCD monitors are killers.  I plan to get one for myself.

Then you should take a look at the 2405FPW. I don't think you'll be 
disappointed.

Chuck

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