Friday, November 27, 2009

[FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

--- In FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com, Jim Feeley <jfeeley@...> wrote:
> some data analysis stuff I gotta do (mainly Python and R for people who
> care)

Yeah! Rock on! At the risk of (briefly) being very OT, it's stunning that an app like R is _free_ (i.e., an implementation of the S language, like S-Plus, used to run thousands of dollars).

To add one more (final, for me) note on this issue, as it is very relevant if off-topic.

There is a condition called "Computer Vision Syndrome":

http://www.google.com/search?q=computer+vision+syndrome

Consulting an opthamalogist once a year is probably a good idea.

On the gear side of things, of non-Apple monitors, I prefer NEC and Sony.

Also, monitor stands can be _very_ handy:

http://www.ergotron.com/Products/DeskMounts/tabid/71/Default.aspx

I've got some LX units and they're great (I bolt them to the desk to remove any chance of things sliding).

Finally, as I haven't noticed any mention about Cintiq monitor/tablets yet...I picked up one and, while not perfect, I really like the ability to "write" on the screen. When dealing with computers, along with eyestrain, there's wrist and neck strain too! ;-) The Cintiq seems to make things more...and I hate putting it this way..."natural", which also seems to reduce stress.

Bert Monroy uses 'em:

http://www.bertmonroy.com/

http://www.bertmonroy.com/fineart/text/fineart_damen.htm

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