Re: [FCP-L] Re: OT: Monitors

Maybe I've been getting lucky, or maybe there are just a few non-native
resolutions that work out well. Earlier in this thread Jeff mentioned that
he found 1920x1200 to be OK on a 30-inch Dell screen, so I'm not the only
one.

A few things I will agree with (and/or posit to move the conversation
forward):

*There's a lot of subjectivity in all this.

*Better LCD screens probably give a little more leeway in producing
non-native resolutions with acceptable sharpness. (Just one reason I stay
away from bargain-basement monitors).

*If you are thinking of running a monitor at a non-native resolution, it
makes sense to find a dealer or friend or some place with the monitor you're
considering and try it out at that non-native resolution. And with the apps
you intend to mainly use on that monitor so you can see how those interfaces
work for you. Or at least buy from a place that allows for easy and
inexpensive exchanges and returns... Then you'll know if a particular
monitor and resolution will work for you.

*Maybe I have superman eyes.*

No worries

Jim
*Alas, I don't.

On 11/27/09 12:56 PM, "larryasbell" <larry@LAEditing.com> wrote:

> Jim -
>
> Good point, I haven't observed that myself but maybe I should take another
> look.
>
> My point really was to help spell out what it seemed Bob and Oliver were
> trying to say about getting the right monitor for going easy on the eyes.
>
> I presumed that those who said "I got a bigger monitor but the type is even
> smaller" were also trying to keep their LDCs at the native resolution. But
> maybe they should try lowering the display size setting and see if they find
> it acceptable, as you did.
>
> - Larry Asbell
>
> --- In FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com, Jim Feeley <jfeeley@...> wrote:
>>
>> On 11/26/09 6:06 PM, "larryasbell" <larry@...> wrote:
>>
>>> An LCD only looks sharp at it's native resolution, so you don't want to
>>> adjust
>>> the display resolution as the way to get bigger system type.
>>
>> Larry, the LCDs I own look plenty sharp at various resolutions (and I just
>> checked on two different 24-inch monitors to reconfirm). Yes, they may be
>> "hypersharp" in native resolution. But mine are sharp enough for super-long
>> days of work (with adequate breaks) at non-native resolutions.
>>
>> If the LCD screens you work with aren't sharp at non-native resolution,
>> perhaps you need better monitors (or maybe better cables, or something).
>>
>>
>> Jim
>> --
>> Jim Feeley
>> POV Media
>>
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