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From: scotte@applix.com (Scott Evernden)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Info on Nanao monitors?
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Date: 15 Feb 91 07:05:46 GMT
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In article <17896@cs.utexas.edu> russw@cs.utexas.edu (Russ Williams) writes:
>Anyone have experiences with Nanao monitors, especially the 9070U or 9080I?
>They are more expensive, but supposedly much better quality (both picture
>and reliability).  But I heard one report that the 9070U takes 10 or 15
>seconds to change between graphics modes.  Is this true in other people's
>experience?  Anyone have opinions on Nanaos?
>
>Thanks,
>Russ

There's been substantial conversation on this topic on Compuserve
lately.  Generally, the 9080i and NEC4D have been compared.  I
just bought a 9080i.  I'll try to tell you what I know:

The 4D and 9080i both have "microprocessor-controlled" video modes,
meaning they can store a bunch of knob setting for the various modes
(centering, sizing, etc).  The 9070U doesn't have this feature, so
you'd probably have to adjust when switching from 320x200 to 800x600,
for example.

The Nanao's are more expensive than the NEC.  As much as $100 more for
the 9070U and about $300 more for the 9080i.    The 9080i is
bandwidth rated to 1280x1024.  The others go to 1024x768.  The
9080i will run up to 90Hz refresh.  All these monitors have
.28 dot pitch.

A potentially important feature of the Nanaos is that they conform
to stringent Swiss specs for emissions, so if ELF is something that
concerns you, this may be valuable.

My understanding is that Nanao has been around for a while mostly in
the CAD domain, and have recently entered the PC market.

My 16" Nanao 9080i actually measures 14-5/8 from corner to corner
(the so called "view" dimension), but I can adjust the image to
completely fill the screen and beyond (i.e., no visible overscan).

I'm very happy with the Nanao.  For me, the display is clear and sharp.
One person has complained that characters look fuzzy to him, but I
don't see this.  
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