sip1@quads.uchicago.edu (Timothy F. Sipples) (06/27/91)
The follow are the responses I got re: VGA recommendations. I decided to ignore them all (:-)) and go with a friend's recommendation. Thanks to all who responded. T.F.S. Timothy F. Sipples sip1@quads.uchicago.edu --- Responses Follow --- From MLWLG%CUNYVM.BITNET@UCHIMVS1.UCHICAGO.EDU Mon Jun 24 11:14:01 1991 Rec: 1) If you're going to look at multi-information formatted screen, i.e., lots of underlines, highlites, et cetera. For instance, if you're working in a programming environment, then get a color monitor. Why? there a lot of info in color. 2) I've found no need for S-vga, stuff, unless you've got the s/w that *reqiures* it to run optimlly---otherwise, forget it. 3) Make certain that the vga card does not interfere w/ your drives. --Sorry, I've no brand names. But I've found Samsung to cheap and ok. From gordon@osiris.cso.uiuc.edu Mon Jun 24 12:29:48 1991 From: John Gordon <gordon@osiris.cso.uiuc.edu> In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware you write: >I am looking for a high quality VGA monitor, something that I wouldn't mind >staring at through long projects. >I was thinking of getting a Sony 1320 (?) VGA monitor, but I am open to >any and all suggestions. Ideally the monitor should have a good combination >of features. Low dot pitch (.28 or below), flat screen, 14 inch diagonal >measure, and tilt/swivel base are important. Ability to go to 800x600, >70Hz+ refresh rate, multisync (rather than multi fixed frequency), and >NTSC composite support would also be nice. Price is a factor but not the >most important. (The Sony violates some of these criteria, I'm aware, >but I understand it is an outstanding VGA monitor.) >The following features are not important (to me): 1024x768 modes (interlaced >or not), "low radiation" (the quotes are deliberate), and jumbo monitors. >I am also looking for a good VGA card, a simple 16 bit card with all the >standard VGA modes plus 640x400x256, 640x480x256, and 800x600x16 (if the >monitor goes that high). Support for 70Hz+ refresh rates also nice. >OS/2 1.3 driver support for these three modes would also be nice. >Mail order sources would also be appreciated. I would recommend the combo that I have: The Sony 1304 monitor and the Diamond SpeedStar video card. I bought mine from MicroLine Inc. in California. (415) 770-1900. The monitor goes for about $640, the card about $230. John From baer@uwovax.uwo.ca Mon Jun 24 12:51:56 1991 From: Doug Baer <baer@uwovax.uwo.ca> For now, avoid ATI. Their Wonder card (/Wonder+) has OS/2 drivers, but only for PM 1.1. They only partially work, if at all, for OS/2 1.3. ATI promised 1.2 drivers last December (their line up until late Nov.), then cancelled the project, saying they "might" work on drivers when OS/2 2.0 came out. Now their party line is that they are working on 1.3 drivers for some "unspecified date". I'll believe it when I see it. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Douglas Baer, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada N6A 5C2 Internet: BAER@UWO.CA Bitnet: BAER@UWOVAX From baer@uwovax.uwo.ca Mon Jun 24 21:31:36 1991 From: Doug Baer <baer@uwovax.uwo.ca> I have heard of other manufacturers with 256 color drivers, but I cannot remember the names right now. If I see any info., I'll let you know. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Douglas Baer, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada N6A 5C2 Internet: BAER@UWO.CA Bitnet: BAER@UWOVAX