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To: Dave Bissett who wrote (3267)	10/28/1998 2:39:00 AM
From: Dan Spangenberg	Read Replies (7) \| Respond to 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

To: Dave Bissett who wrote (3267)	10/28/1998 11:12:00 AM
From: pae	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

fuzzy text on 19" monitor... To come in from a totally different angle, some eye doctors are set up to custom build a set of glasses just for viewing monitors. They have a line of possible jive about how the eye can't quite zero in on a monitor because there is not a fixed hard image to focus on and the eye kind of struggles to find the correct focal length - result: eyestrain/headache. Of course, coming hard in behind this pitch is the "opportunity" to spend more $ on a set of glasses dedicated to PC use. They musta caught me at a weak moment, I have a set. I'm not wild about them, but viewing seems easier. Of course it might just be due to the tint and have nothing to do with the BS but I don't really know - I don't have that big a problem with my regular glasses. The brand name of the system to generate the presription is "PRIO" and you need to measure from your nose to the surface of the monitor at your usual viewing distance. I think they recommend no closer than 18", but thats just on memory. The doc will set up a mini-screen at that length and try various lenses on your eyes and maybe peer at your eyes during this. I think the idea is to find a zone where your eyes don't cycle in and out looking for focus that is not there. I think they "fix" your focus slightly behind the monitor surface to achieve that steady-state. To keep this "PRIO" stuff in perspective, I think that Dan's recommendations to fix the problem at the source offer a more elegant solution than re-engineering the human body. <g> Good luck! Paul