Just got my first LCD

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Toonces

It actually seems kind of blurry compared to my CRTs. My new lcd is a Samsung 193V, and I have it next to my crappy old NEC Multisync 6FGP (from the mid 90s?). I have them both set at 1024X768, and when I move something from the crt to the lcd monitor, the text doesn't seem quite as crisp. I also adjusted the lcd to 1280X1024, which the manual suggests, and it's still kind of blurry. (But I do get a lot more space)

I know that for 19" lcds, most of them are about .29 dot pitch. Is that the reason? I'm not sure what the dot pitch is on my crt, but I wonder if it's lower than .29.

I did install the correct driver. What's the deal? Aren't lcds supposed to look a lot crisper than crts?
 
Your TFT panel does have a native resolution: Look it up in the manual and set your card to use this resolution. Every other resolution will have to be interpolated by the monitor and usually results in a less optimal picture.

You did not write whether your graphic cards offers a DVI port? Or do you use an analog port for your TFT monitor? In case of an DVI port the monitor will auto-calibrate, in case of an analog port you will have to do it yourself. Your manufacturer should deliver such a calibration program along with the monitor, if not, it should be offered on its website.

Install this program and follow the instructions. I had a TFT on a VGA port too and calibration makes a lot of a difference.

Regards

Bernd Kuerbs
 
Quote from Toonces:

It actually seems kind of blurry compared to my CRTs. My new lcd is a Samsung 193V, and I have it next to my crappy old NEC Multisync 6FGP (from the mid 90s?). I have them both set at 1024X768, and when I move something from the crt to the lcd monitor, the text doesn't seem quite as crisp. I also adjusted the lcd to 1280X1024, which the manual suggests, and it's still kind of blurry. (But I do get a lot more space)

I know that for 19" lcds, most of them are about .29 dot pitch. Is that the reason? I'm not sure what the dot pitch is on my crt, but I wonder if it's lower than .29.

I did install the correct driver. What's the deal? Aren't lcds supposed to look a lot crisper than crts?
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Your video card influences the display also. I've noticed some of mine are better than others when hooked to the same monitor.
 
Definetly try CLEAR TYPE.

I suffered from the same disappointment when I first purchased a 17" NEC-1760NX LVD

Do a Right Click anywhere on your desktop, then a left click on Properties . . . Click on the Appearance Tab at the top, then go down to the lower right corner and click on "Effects".... The second scroll menu should be enabled to CLEAR TYPE

I have also turned my LCD "down" a notch or two from the NATIVE resolution, and this seems to be the REAL cure for me. Obtaining a DVI cable also will help a little bit as well.

Good Luck

:)
 
As I've stated on ET before, I'm no techie, but I got 2 Viewsonic VG171b flat panels in mid-2002 with DVI inputs and these things are sharp and crisp -- still work great.



Quote from balda:

193V doesn't have a DVI input it is analog only
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Apparently there is something called 'auto adjustment' that optimizes the picture. That produced a much cleaner display. I don't have WinXP, so I couldn't enable the ClearType font. :(
 
Quote from waggie945:

Definetly try CLEAR TYPE.

I suffered from the same disappointment when I first purchased a 17" NEC-1760NX LVD

Do a Right Click anywhere on your desktop, then a left click on Properties . . . Click on the Appearance Tab at the top, then go down to the lower right corner and click on "Effects".... The second scroll menu should be enabled to CLEAR TYPE

I have also turned my LCD "down" a notch or two from the NATIVE resolution, and this seems to be the REAL cure for me. Obtaining a DVI cable also will help a little bit as well.

Good Luck

:)
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I tried that Clear Type on my laptop and it looks terrible. Standard is best here.
 
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