[Pc_Support] Re: AOpen F90GS 19" LCD for $240 -- Not quite the same.

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Sat, 2005-08-13 at 21:21 -0700, Bryan J. Smith wrote:
> I want to say it looks like the same, ultra-portable ("fold
> base back and put in box") design as the Sceptre 19" I have. 
> I really want a 12ms response LCD to replace my 25ms Sceptre
> for video/gaming, while being the exact same resolution (and
> close to same height) so it can be the primary head with the
> Sceptre as the secondary head (which would be off for
> gaming).

Okay, first off, it's not a "fold base back" design, so it must be a
newer AOpen design.  But other than that, it's pretty light, portable
and comes in a reusable box.  But you do have to disconnect the base to
do so.  It's not difficult (a crapload easier than a Dell), but the
plastic tab might break off eventually.  I still like the Sceptre's
base, which almost seconds as a "handle" for portability.

The edges of the encasing have a few millimeters off from the Sceptre.
I can't tell if it's a better design (slightly smaller), or maybe
thinner (and less absorbent of damage).  In any case, it does look
"leaner."  Other than that, it's basically the same -- all internal PS
(3-prong out), internal speakers, DVI and VGA.

It seems like the AOpen brighter, although it clearly has more backlight
when black, not always ideal.  I can't tell if my Sceptre is better on
text, or if it's just older (almost a year now) and not as sharp.

But definitely notice the difference going from the 25ms (40fps) refresh
of my Sceptre X9G-Komodo II* to the 12ms (83.33fps) refresh of this
AOpen F90GS in gaming.  No more "ghosting," period.

At 50ms (20fps), it's intolerable.  At 25ms (40fps), it's noticeable.
At 20ms (50fps) it's still a slight issue.  At 16ms (62.5fps) it's
pretty much gone.  At 12ms (83.33fps), it's completely gone.  I'm sure
at 8ms (125fps), it's overkill.

I'm just happy to be dual-head again, now all LCD.  I don't lug my CRTs
with me.  And I was sure to get a video card that had dual-DVI outs too.

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Bryan J. Smith     b.j.smith at ieee.org     http://thebs413.blogspot.com
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