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To: Dave Hanson who wrote (5366)	1/20/1999 9:36:00 AM
From: Sean W. Smith	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

I have a friend who wants a flat panel, so I've just begun researching them too. Seems like we've reached a critical mass of interest on the thread. A few remarks: It seems that a big distinction is between digital and analog TFT monitors. My hunch is that Sean saw an example of the latter. The former are supposed to be notably superior, which makes good sense, because the image never gets translated from digital to analog and back again--pure digital all the way. Coupled with a high-quality TFT screen, this should result in unmatched contrast and quality. BS go look for yourself and you be the judge. *I bet it's an astounding display for $1,000. If 1024x768 is enough, it should be a neat way to go.* Whats astoudnding is that people will buy this stuff when a $1000 CRT will beat it hands down image quality, size, and resolution. again this seems like someone buying it because it cool rather than really comparing what you get for $$$. I have seen SGI LCD's and the expensive 21" NEC LCD's and they don't compare to CRT. Laptops don't compare to CRT. Note the same problems with laptop where viewing angle is very important apply as with laptop LCD. CRT doesn't have this problem. CRT's disadvantages are power consumption and bulk. Honestly I have no problem fitting 21" displays on any my computer furniture at home or work. Sean