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From: phil@pepsi.amd.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Seiko vs IBM 8514
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Date: 6 Jan 90 01:15:56 GMT
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I just compared a genuine IBM 8514 16" tube with a Seiko CM-1430 14"
tube under MS Windows' "terminal" application in both 640x480 and
1024x768 modes. The Seiko won both times. The Seiko was noticably
sharper than the IBM. Is this because it's a smaller tube? Perhaps.
All I know is, my eyes hurt after using the 8514 for a few hours, but
the Seiko doesn't bother me. The IBM also did not display a straight
raster in 1024x768 mode. The distortion was only about 1/4 inch but
certainly noticable and for a $1400 product, annoying.

All tests were done with an Orchid ProDesigner Plus.


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