Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] off-topic: monitor suggestions
From: Joseph Yao <joseph@yao.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 22:11:42 +0800

on 21/3/02 5:43 am, Paul Chefurka at paul@chefurka.com wrote:

> On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:39:44 +0100, Pascal <cyberdog@attglobal.net> wrote:
> 
>> A 17" or 22" TFT screen may be better for lots of reasons (smaller, lighter,
>> clarity, sharper image, less strain on the eyes and no radiation), I
>> wouldn't use one for photographic work where color accuracy is important. A
>> high-end CRT still rules there.
> 
> Have you had a look at the new Apple Cinema and Studio panels?  When I
> switch monitors from my current Viewsonic I'll be taking a long look at
> them.  You can calibrate them with the Colorcal products, and the colour
> accuracy looks outstanding. The high-end CRT may still rule, but I really
> think its days are numbered for imaging applications.  I'd be willing to
> bet that in 3 years flat panels be the first choice.
> 
> Paul

And now there is a new 23" HD Cinema Display from Apple:

http://www.apple.com/displays/acd23/

And that simulated on-screen image is a picture of my home town, Hong Kong!

Cheers,
Joseph

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