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From: wdh@hrshcx.csd.harris.com (W. David Higgins)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Comments on Panasonic C1381 monitor requested
Message-ID: <687@hrshcx.csd.harris.com>
Date: 23 Aug 90 23:44:05 GMT
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Organization: Harris Computer Systems, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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I (very) recently purchased a Parasonic C1381 color monitor.  It is
spec'ed to run at rates up to 1024x768 interlaced.  I have noticed
a couple of quirks and wondered if I should consider returning the
monitor and upgrading to a Sony 1304...

	1.  The monitor uses relays(!) internally to support the
	    multisync capability.  Switch from 640x400 to 800x600
	    and the sucker -clicks-.  I'm concerned with durability.

	2.  At 800x600 I begin to see the left edge of the picture
	    pincushion.  Don't know about 1024x768 -- I'll be adding
	    the 2nd 256k bank of memory to my ATI Wonder shortly.

Should I shut up and be happy, or spend another $250 and get the Sony?
I'm sure somebody out there has experience with the C1381 and can help
with my decision.

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--  W. David Higgins                                          (hrshcx!wdh) 
--  Harris Computer Systems,  Ft. Lauderdale, FL  33309       305-973-5351