Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the reply Forrest. The Dell 27" was recommended by a friend, but I have not been able to see one locally. BTW, how to you calibrate the Dell? Regards, Akhil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Forrest Herr" <os.penguin at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 12:22 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Apple 27" LED Display Questions > I would advise against ANY glossy display, unless you plan > on using it in a dark room, because glossy displays WILL reflect damn > near everything in most lighting conditions, as much as, if not worse > than, > an old CRT without an anti-glare coating. > > A couple of days ago I bought a 23" Dell LED display (Matte), > and I'm using it in a bright, south facing room. I'm not too worried > about > controlling the lighting in the room, and it is an incredible improvement > over my old CRT (with anti-glare coating) because I don't see any > reflections what-so-ever. As long as the sun doesn't shine directly on it, > it's bright, clear, and the colors are reasonably accurate. > > I suggest looking at other displays and avoiding the glare-fest that > you'll get > out of a Glossy monitor. > > > -Forrest > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >