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To: Dave Bissett who wrote (3267)	10/28/1998 2:39:00 AM
From: Dan Spangenberg	Read Replies (7) of 14778

Dave, What refresh rate are you set at? Seems like everyone wants to set refresh rate as high as possible to avoid noticeable flicker, but the reality is that text gets softer at higher refresh rates. I am using Viewsonics 21" P810's at 1280x1024. I started out with a refresh of 80 hertz I think and the text was kind of fuzzy. I dropped it down now to 71 hertz and the text sharpened up noticeably, and at 71 I can't see any flicker. The problem is more apparent on a larger monitor I believe. I always thought the same thing: higher refresh=better image, but after doing a bit of research and experiencing it firsthand, I can say that the lower the better, until flicker starts to appear. As far as viewing distance, I sit probably no closer than 24" and probably around 30" usually. Text is pretty sharp at that distance. I sure have come accustomed to grey and darker backgrounds though, the white backgrounds really get to me after a few hours. Anyone know of a way to get these SI pages on a grey or more soothing color background? Anyone else have this same experience? Good Luck Dan

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