lishka@uwslh.UUCP (Fish-Guts) (07/05/88)
This may seem a little bizarre, and this may not be quite the
newsgroup for this question, but here I go anyway.
I am looking for any information on LCD or other non-flickering,
non-CRT type monitors/screens. I remember a few years ago that these
were becoming somewhat popular, but then it seems like they sort of
disappeared, except as screens for laptops and portables (who wants to
lug around a CRT? Not me).
Back when the first laptops were coming out, my Father translated
some manuals for an early NEC model (the one that looked just like the
first Tandy laptop, although the NEC was nicer), so we had a loaner
machine around. It had an LCD screen, and even though it was older
LCD technology, I really enjoyed using that screen. I figure that
now, with all of the funky new LCD technology (i.e. super-twist,
back-lighting, etc.), the screens would be better, although I realize
they are somewhat slow in scrolling and updating, and they are only
monochrome. That doesn't bother me.
I've used several types of CRT's, including Amber-Screen,
Black-and-White, analog RGB, composite video (with separate
chroma/luma inputs), etc. I still remember the LCD as being better,
because the pixels were crisp and it did not flicker, and they are not
nearly as large as a Cathode-Ray Tube.
So anyhow, does anyone have any information on LCD or other
non-CRT, non-flickering displays that can be used with an a1000? My
basic use of the machine is for text, so I don't give a rip about
color; when I want that I'll hook up my C-view/1702 combination. If
you could provide manufacturer/price info (as well as any opinions on
the matter which you might have), I would appreciate it. Thanks.
-Chris
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