[G4] Re: G4 Upgrading Vrs New I-Mac

[keith_w]

Crandon David wrote:
> Hi Keith,
> 
> I'm an optometrist, so I've had lots of experience in this area. About 
> 30% of my patients are there directly because of CVS (computer vision 
> syndrome).

Shows how much *I* know!
The only syndrome of which I'm personally aware is carpal tunnel!

> While you are correct in stating that you are in control of the screen, 
> it needs to be pointed out that the screen in not fully adjustable in 
> all directions. In addition, many peoples work stations are such that 
> there is no way to adjust everything to eliminate all reflections. 

You're absolutely right, of course.
I was trying to hit the person who reflexively thought that if one got a new 
shiny-screen iMac, s/he was on the way to inevitable eye strain.
As in so many other things in life, one has to analyze and think about the 
situation themselves.
I am sure many folks have no light source behind them, impinging on the screen 
and giving glare and reflections. Those folks will do well with the new iMacs, 
but you're right; the others who can't adapt and adjust, as a result of their 
environment do need to consider other options.

Thanks for your thoughtful examples.

keith whaley
(--whose eyesight is inexorably deteriorating from the dry version of ARMD, a 
far different problem!)

> Reflections are the most common source of symptoms of CVS. While windows 
> are the worst source of glare, simply anything reflecting in the screen 
> (not just light sources) can cause eyestrain.
> 
> Apple made a mistake in going with glossy screens. They went with the 
> current market trends to sell more units, instead of going with what is 
> most ergonomically correct.
> 
> David Crandon



> On Sep 29, 2007, at 8:12 AM, keith_w wrote:
> 
>> Crandon David wrote:
>>> I wouldn't get the new iMac 'till the get rid of the eyestrain 
>>> causing glossy screen.
>>> David
>>
>> I haven't found that to be a problem.
>> Of course, it all depends on what's behind you, when you sit in front 
>> of your screen.
>> If you've located the iMac so it's face looks at brightly lighted 
>> windows, yes, expect glare problems. But, YOU are in control of glare!
>> Put it somewhere else! Turn, tilt or swivel the monitor face so it 
>> doesn't LOOK at brightly lighted windows!
>>
>> And enjoy that new iMac! No need to wait for a non-glossy screen.
>>
>> All IMMHO, of course...
>>
>> keith whaley