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Need a new monitor, but confusion reigns

Jul 17, 2009 11:47AM PDT

Okay, this is a question for the designers out there.

My old CRT is getting tired, and I want to get a newer monitor. All you find are LCDs of course. The problem is that on every monitor I've seen, smaller type -- such as in emails and on website menus -- does not display well. It appears that the LCDs don't interpolate the fine lines that make up the font elements well between the pixels.

I haven't found information from any source, live or online, as to what monitor(s) display fonts as well as a standard CRT. Since I do design work on my computer, I must have a monitor that displays type and its weight and spacing accurately. (And don't say get a Mac! I couldn't afford the transition.) I bought a 22" Dell Ultrasharp, which is supposed to be their high-end monitor, but had to return it due to this problem. (The return went very smoothly, btw -- great customer service.)

Someone must know the answer! Thanks!

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