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From: kgreen@dukeac.UUCP (Kendall B Green)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: recommendations wanted for cheap VGA card and monitor
Keywords: VGA monitor display
Message-ID: <1699@dukeac.UUCP>
Date: 1 Jan 90 20:34:03 GMT
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Organization: Academic Computing, Duke University, Durham, NC
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I am interested in anyone's opinions about various brands of VGA
monitors and video cards.  I mainly do text work with some graphics, 
Smalltalk V/286, Flight Simulator, Balance of Power.  I definately 
want a VGA system and would prefer higher resolutions if appropriate 
drivers are available.  Color is a plus but so is a reasonable price.

I am interested in a monitor advertized in the Jan issue of Computer
Shopper by COMPEQ.  It is called Loop Super VGA CT 1469.  1024x768
resolution, .28 mm dot pitch, 31K and 35K frequencies and auto-switching
are the advertized specs.  The price seems to be too good to be true,
$339.  Any comments?  

A number of companies seem to be selling Trident chip VGA controllers for 
less than $150.  They claim 1024x768 resolution.  Any comments?

Thanks in advance for your responses.

Ken Green
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Kendall B. Green
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
kgreen@dukeac.ac.duke.edu   or ...mcnc!escgate!dukeac!kgreen