LCARS
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Every now and then I look at my beloved computer equipment and think, "I couldn't possibly live without you."
Well, I expressed that sentiment about two new AppleVision displays: a monster 850AV and a 1710. When Trinitron CRTs were a dime a dozen I didn't worry about much. Now I'm perhaps a bit paranoid, especially about these. I bought them to use and I want to make sure I am doing the right things to maximize their life.
When I'm writing, it is typically an all day affair with hour(+) breaks here and there. If I'm away from my desk for three hours, what is best for longevity? Leave monitor on (with flying toasters) or turn it off? Do these typically suffer flyback transformer failures?
These monitors are look wonderful. I have only used them so far to test and they worked flawlessly. The 1710 took some abuse from UPS in the form of a smashed bottom plate. This is after FedEX smashed my Laserjet 6MP. Next time, I'm using the Transporter....
Ah, to be in front of a CRT again. Nice crisp text and 4:3 aspect ratio.
Well, I expressed that sentiment about two new AppleVision displays: a monster 850AV and a 1710. When Trinitron CRTs were a dime a dozen I didn't worry about much. Now I'm perhaps a bit paranoid, especially about these. I bought them to use and I want to make sure I am doing the right things to maximize their life.
When I'm writing, it is typically an all day affair with hour(+) breaks here and there. If I'm away from my desk for three hours, what is best for longevity? Leave monitor on (with flying toasters) or turn it off? Do these typically suffer flyback transformer failures?
These monitors are look wonderful. I have only used them so far to test and they worked flawlessly. The 1710 took some abuse from UPS in the form of a smashed bottom plate. This is after FedEX smashed my Laserjet 6MP. Next time, I'm using the Transporter....
Ah, to be in front of a CRT again. Nice crisp text and 4:3 aspect ratio.