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Karagin Imperial Karagin Army Imperial General
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Posted: 22-Apr-2002 17:04 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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Ok, I was wondering if this would be worth looking into getting???
Any one have one or has used one?
_________________ Karagin Only the dead have seen the end of war. - Plato
"Wasted trip Man. Nobody said nuthin' about lockin' horns with no tigers." Oddball
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Gunslinger Patch Royal Black Watch Regiment Major
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Posted: 22-Apr-2002 19:55 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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I have seen one and wanted it very badly. But the last time I looked, a 17 or 19 runs at least 800 bucks. Eventually the price will come down as they become more common. After all, can't run the latest greatest graphics card on an old-type anvil-weight monitor can I? _________________ "Those who beat their guns into plows will plow for those with guns..." -Thomas Jefferson
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Sir Henry Team Bansai Senior Tech Specialist
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Posted: 22-Apr-2002 21:12 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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I have a flat screen and a laptop. I won't go back. I love flat screens.
I got mine for free, so I am biased.....
Sir Henry
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Karagin Imperial Karagin Army Imperial General
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Posted: 22-Apr-2002 21:25 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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I have seen them in use once...and I was not up close so is the picture clear and better or not?
_________________ Karagin Only the dead have seen the end of war. - Plato
"Wasted trip Man. Nobody said nuthin' about lockin' horns with no tigers." Oddball
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Sir Henry Team Bansai Senior Tech Specialist
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Posted: 22-Apr-2002 21:32 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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10 times more clear. No fuzzy text...
Sir Henry
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Hardware Clan Ghost Bear Star Colonel
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00 Posts: 605 Location: United States
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Posted: 22-Apr-2002 21:34 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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You guys are soft. I spent three years, 94-97 with an old IBM 12" VGA monitor. Save your money, the flat screen just reduces glare, the distortion by a regular monitor's bowing isn't all that noticeable.
Now if you are talking about a flat screen LCD panel, definitely save your money. Other than looking cool on your desk and sucking up lots of discretionary income there is no benefit over a regular monitor.
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Karagin Imperial Karagin Army Imperial General
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Posted: 22-Apr-2002 21:53 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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Up until last year I have an old IBM blue screen white letters monitor that happen to work nicely with my Circus Video Card...though the picture was very dark at times but it work and it was free...
_________________ Karagin Only the dead have seen the end of war. - Plato
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Sir Henry Team Bansai Senior Tech Specialist
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Posted: 23-Apr-2002 07:43 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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That's what my flat screen cost.....Free
Sir Henry
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CampingCarl Free Worlds League Master Sergeant
Joined: 24-Feb-2002 00:00 Posts: 176 Location: United States
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Posted: 23-Apr-2002 17:41 Post subject: Flat Screen Monitor |
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It depends on what ur gonna use it for. If you play lots of games then dont bother, they aren't good for framerates and can hurt ur eyes. Otherwise if you have extra money go ahead.
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