[CS-FSLUG] Linux/Programming magazines

[Frank Bax]

At 12:17 PM 9/14/04, Chris Brault wrote:

>Three things,
>
> > I don't think default resolution on 17" LCD is that
> > low?  That's the native
> > resolution on my 14" (3yr old) laptop.  I wonder why
> > LCD manufacturers
> > haven't dropped their prices more - if they did, CRT
> > would be wiped out of  the market.
>
>1) For financially challenged people, a CRT is still a
>good choice.
>2) Most LCD's best resolution in 16, while a CRT can
>get 24 or 32.
>3) The CRT market probably makes up quite a bit of the
>profit margin for monitor manufacturers.


1 - That's why I don't have one myself yet.
3 - but if they discontinued the CRT's they could make the same profits on 
volume instead of margin.  I think a lot of people would upgrade existing 
systems if LCD were less than 50% over cost of a CRT.  That's near my 
breaking point.

4) I't has been suggested to me that refresh rates on LCD are not up to 
standards desired by gamers.