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what are they if not lcd?
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Jonnie Apple Seed
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On Nov 14, 2005, at 3:38 PM, Terri Hedgpeth wrote:
Terry, are you thinking of LCD flat panel displays? They are a
completely different animal from todays flat panel. All of the
visually impaired students I’ve worked with love the flat panels.
Terri Hedgpeth
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Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 1:22 PM
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Subject: Re: Question regarding flat panel monitors.
I'm not sure of the effect you're talking about. The screen of a
rear-projection TV is very different from a flat panel display. At
this point in time the viewing angles for flat panels are well above
what would be required for close-up low vision use. So perhaps I'm
missing something in your question.
I certainly recommend flat panels. They emit much less light and
heat than CRTs, and so contribute less to eye fatigue. Their matte
surface provides better defense against glare. Their blacks are much
better than they used to be.
Overall size is less of a concern than resolution and pixel size.
Contrast and brightness vary widely, even between models made by the
same manufacturer. Besides, they change model numbers so often a
recommendation is useless after 6 weeks!
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From: Martin, Terry [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 1:51 PM
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Subject: Question regarding flat panel monitors.
Greetings All:
My question is in regards to flat panel monitors. I have a group
that I'm doing some consulting for and they would like flat panel
screens. There is a high probability that there will be people using
the systems with poor or low vision. They are pushing for them
because they are easier to get than 19-inch CRTs. I'm not crazy
about recommending them because of what I call the, "projection TV
effect." This happens when you get close to a projection TV to view
it, but you can't because the outer portion of the screen is darker
than the center and it is hard to see the whole picture. In order to
see the whole picture, you need to back away from the projection
television. If you are a low vision person like myself, it gets
harder for me to see the TV.
I've noticed over the years that flat panel monitors have the same
effect even with today's technology. I shy away from recommending
these monitors for this reason only. Don't get me wrong, I think
they are all good looking and they save space. Here are my questions.
1. Has anyone been recommending flat panels for people with poor or
low vision?
2. If so, why?
3. If so, what size seems to work the best?
4. If so, what manufacturer seems to have the best panel?
5. If you do not recommend flat panels, I'd like to know why.
Thank you for your thoughts.
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Terry A. Martin
VOILA Technology, Inc. -- President
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Rochester, NY 14623
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Terry A. Martin
VOILA Technology, Inc. -- President
54 Castle Road
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 321-1451 *** NEW AREA CODE IS 585 ***
FAX: (585) 321-1451
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