[Ti] [OT] New 20" LCD display _requires_ OS X ???

[Paul Russell]

>On Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 07:48 PM, Paul Russell wrote:
>
>>OK - in a nutshell - their old 20" CRT display died - they produce 
>>a newspaper so a large screen is fairly essential - there doesn't 
>>seem to be any significant reason for them to upgrade to OS X - and 
>>there are a LOT of reasons /not/ to upgrade to OS X (cost, hassle, 
>>time, Quark XPress, RAM upgrades, software upgrades, wetware 
>>upgrades ;-), etc, etc).
>>
>>So, the most pragmatic way for them to spend their money is on a 
>>new display that doesn't necessitate the major step of "upgrading" 
>>to OS X - horses for courses and all that. $1200 for the Apple 20" 
>>LCD seemed like a worthwhile expenditure. I imagine they'll go for 
>>a 17" LCD now and if the lack of screen real estate becomes a 
>>problem then they can always add a second display card and a 15" or 
>>17" second display.
>
>Unless they just have LCD-itis then the smart move would seem to be 
>to replace their 20" CRT with another one.  Cheaper all around 
>probably than an LCD.
>
>Don't get me wrong - I LOVE my 20" LCD - and I especially love the 
>jealous reactions from my coworkers <g> - but you can get a good 
>replacement CRT for half what the 20" LCD will cost and have more 
>space than a 17" LCD.
>

Yes, except for two other factors: their office is tiny, so freeing 
up some desk space is a good thing, and also they spend a lot of time 
in front of the screen - 8 hours a day typically and maybe 12 hours a 
day when a deadline approaches. I don't know about you, but I find a 
long day in front of an LCD screen is a lot less tiring on the eyes 
than the same day in front of a CRT ?

BTW, can you really get a decent 20" CRT for $600 ? I must be a bit 
out of touch with prices these days.

Paul

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