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From: kipp@gistdev.gist.com (Kipp Kreft)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Sony 1304 Display Problem
Keywords: sony 1304
Message-ID: <1057@gistdev.gist.com>
Date: 18 Jan 91 22:56:10 GMT
Distribution: comp
Organization: Global Information Systems Technology Inc., Savoy, IL
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I have a Sony 1304 (with a Gateway 2000 33MHz system), and I noticed after
about a week of using it, that there is a barely noticeable horizontal
shadow about 33 to 40% up from the bottom.  It is not so dark as to make me
think a scan line is out, and it is evident in all modes/applications.
I have the standard issue Diamond Speedstar 1Mb video board (Tseng 4000).

The Gateway tech. said that every Sony 1304 has this "feature".  He said
it is a wire that causes the slight shadow on the screen.  Can anyone
confirm/refute this?  (BTW, I am happy with the system, 200Mb Maxtor.  The
so-called "shadow" is barely visible, and the Sony 1304 looks great.)

Kipp Kreft                  kipp@gistdev.gist.com