I'm using a Samsung 150S - no EMI (unless I bring a BC radio within <6" of it)
and
works fine for me/my needs though it may not be the best for steaming video/high
refresh rates. Graphic arts needs may be a totally different matter; think
most folks
use CRT units for that.
Tom - WA2BPE
BobK8IA@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/7/2004 6:19:03 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
> kd4e@arrl.net writes:
>
> > The Samsung Syncmaster 152N receives a weak review here:
> > http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,111739,00.asp
> >
> > The KDS RAD-5 gets a similar weak review here:
> > http://www.ascully.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=111
> >
> > Anyone tested a higher quality LCD display that is also
> > RFI-quiet, please?
> >
> > It seems from what little I have read so far that one wants
> > a high Contrast Ratio (better than 400:1) and a quick Response
> > Time (less than 25ms) if one wants a crisp and quick display.
> >
> > I am guessing that there are other specs that one needs as
> > a good reference -- suggestions re. those are welcomed.
> >
> > The reviews I have read refer to "gamers" as needing really
> > high-end features but I am thinking more of a middle ground
> > quality between the "gamers" LCD and the "value" specs of
> > the lower end LCD displays.
> >
> > It would appear that the price tag attached to higher quality
> > LCD displays prices them into the $350.+ (sale price) range!
> >
> > Sigh.
> >
>
> The gamers certainly have pushed the performance notch for video cards,
> monitors etc up the scale. I have 7 computers here and the Samsung 152N may
> or may
> not be the best in the place but it sure does fine for my needs, running ham
> radio programs! I have mine dedicated to the machine that is strictly
> dedicated
> to my ham operations, thats all. I could care less how it runs complicated
> images or games.
>
> The PC World review you quote gives the 152N 14 out of 21 in image and 16 out
> of 21 in text, about in the middle of others but not what I would call
> "weak". In fact all the folks who have operated here, since I acquired it,
> have
> commented how well the images looked. Again, it doesnt take much to run
> contest
> programs, propagation programs, EZNEC etc etc.
>
> And....the thing is light. Sits right on top of my IC-765. Would have never
> even dreamed to try that with my Sony CRT.
>
> But the thing I like the most is that its church-mouse quiet, RFI-wise. Nada,
> nil!
>
> It suits my hamming needs.
>
> 73,Bob K8IA
> Mesa, Arizona USA
> near the Superstition Mtns
> http://members.aol.com/bobk8ia/index.htm
> _______________________________________________
> RFI mailing list
> RFI@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rfi
_______________________________________________
RFI mailing list
RFI@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rfi
|