Re: [APML] LCD flat-panel monitors and digital processing

[Jerry Lodriguss <jml@astropix.com>]

Daniel,

LCD screens don't work very well for serious image work because the 
brightness of the display changes with the viewing angle, making it 
difficult to perform critical adjustments.

Jerry


At 06:09 PM 9/15/2002 -0700, you wrote:
>Hey all, I'm in need of a new monitor for my computer and I was thinking 
>about getting an LCD flat-panel monitor.  The problem is I'm not sure how 
>they perform copared to CRT monitors when processing astro images.  I 've 
>tried it on my 3-year old laptop but the images always looked like crap 
>when I view them on my desktop.  Have they changed any or will I still 
>have these difficulties.  Anyone out there use an LCD or can give me any 
>benefits/drawbacks to switching.  Thanks.
>
>Daniel


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