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Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] Computer monitors
From: DON GAIKINS <dgaikins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 18:03:13 -0600

Lex Jenkins wrote:

> Dear listfolk,
>
> I thought you might be interested in hearing about the most recent addition
> to my grandmother's household - a new computer monitor.  Normally I wouldn't
> clog up the list with pooter talk but this merits an exception.
> SNIP
>
> Then the salesman said, "You like it?  We have a 17" flat screen NEC
> Trinitron display for $270 this weekend."
>
> Sold.
>
> Here's a one-page summary from ZDNet's website review of several 17" flat
> screen monitors.  The NEC MultiSync FE700 - the one which grandma bought -
> ranked at the top.  I have to agree.
>
> http://www.zdnet.co.uk/pcdir/content/2000/03/peripherals/eb_flat_pan_crt/desktop_qual.html
>
> The ZDNet review noted a couple of minor flaws or quirks in their sample of
> the MultiSync FE700: "...it can only handle a
>                maximum refresh of 66Hz at its top resolution of
>                1280x1024. But it can manage a flicker-free 85Hz
>                refresh at 1024x768 pixels."
>

SNIP

> This monitor was the top rated one by Consumer Reports also.  I bought one in 
> December and
> love it!

SNIP
--
Don Gaikins
W0VM



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