[Ham-Computers] Analog vs Digital Flat Panel Displays - What's theDifference?

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Jim,

Resolution is resolution, it really matters not what you view, everything 
looks more clear, bright and distinct.

Do not sell the CRT short though, they can generate some outstanding 
resolution too! Much depends on the system, video card and how it is set up.

The flat panel has one BIG liability, the LCD that make up the screen. DO 
NOT TOUCH! warns the manufacturer, as they are soft crystals and can be 
punctured quite easily. A CRT is far more durable.

If you have children or grandchildren using the computer, I might stay with 
a CRT for safety's sake!

One advantage of either the flat panel or the flat screen display is the 
elimination of the inclination toward distortion in the very corners. Some 
claim less glare on the flat screen and a more realistic look.

naturally one considerable advantage of the flat panel is it weighs less and 
can be hung on a wall. Because it is far less deep, it can also take up much 
less space on a desk. On the downside of this, it also weighs quite a bit 
less and is quite easy to knock off the desk accidentally!

DBF



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hill" <hro5-2 at cox.net>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:26 AM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] Analog vs Digital Flat Panel Displays - What's 
theDifference?


> I've never used anything but a CRT display, and currently use a 19" Dell 
> M991. Since I'm retired, I've never used a flat panel display except for 
> an casual view from time to time.  I'm planning on purchasing a new Dell 
> computer in the near future, and have decided to go to a flat panel. Their 
> small footprint would be very handy, prices are reasonable, and CRT's seem 
> to be on their way out.
>
> Dell has two main choices - analog and digital, with digital considerably 
> more expensive. What are the relative merits?  Presumably, digital has a 
> better "picture"; is that improvement mostly for photos, or does it help 
> with schematics, etc., available on the web.
>
> When a FP is listed as a 17", does that mean a display with a 17" diagonal 
> measurement?  The diagonal CRT measurement on my 19" Dell is about 17 
> 7/8", so I guess I would lose about an inch dropping from a 19" CRT to a 
> 17" flat panel.
>
> Thanks Jim
>
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