Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!samsung!sdd.hp.com!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!ncar!boulder!seri!wind55!marshall From: marshall@wind55.seri.gov (Marshall L. Buhl) Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc Subject: Re: What's the pros and cons of fixed freq vs multisync monitors? Message-ID: Date: 31 Oct 90 19:30:28 GMT References: <1990Oct31.062915.438@shawn.uucp> Sender: news@seri.gov (news) Distribution: na Organization: Solar Energy Research Institute Lines: 17 root@shawn.uucp (0000-Admin(0000)) writes: >What's the REAL difference between using a fixed or a multisync? You can't run at higer resolution with programs like Windows or CAD programs if you go fixed frequency. Many folks have SVGA cards they run at 640x480 for normal DOS applications but can be boosted to 800x600 or 1024x768 when running Windows or other specialty programs. If all you run are character based applications like 1-2-3 and WordImperfect, save your money. If you run Windows, the high resolution really helps you get more information onto the screen. -- Marshall L. Buhl, Jr. EMAIL: marshall@seri.gov Senior Computer Missionary VOICE: (303)231-1014 Wind Research Branch 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO 80401-3393 Solar Energy Research Institute Solar - safe energy for a healthy future