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scarecrow   02-16-2001 at 06:49:23 PM

Does anyone get headaches possibly from being in front of your monitor too long? I'm thinking it may be from the flickering of the monitor.





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Kodiak   02-16-2001 at 06:54:18 PM
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headaches, eye twitches, etc... sure... I don't get them anymore, first because I got a better monitor at home and because I started exercising my eyes a bit at work... but it can happen for sure...

the lighting and contrast have to be good -- that's more important then people think; the monitor's refresh rate has to be good, adjust the size of the fonts etc, take regular breaks and focus on something outside of the monitor -- first something close, then something in the distance, and rotate for a while. Also, while you're working, make sure you blink often enough, as well as move your eyes around -- even if you're reading a lengthy document or whatever, shift the eyes every minute or two to something outside the monitor.

They say green is also a good colour -- don't ask me why -- but if you have plants outside of the cubicle or something, focus on them for a while I suppose:)

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Anonymous   02-16-2001 at 10:21:26 PM
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My brother has epilepsy and his neurosurgeon his told him to avoid cheap moniters altogether, which is why he has a $2000 Trinitron, Refresh rates, flickering ect can really screw up your eyes and brain, when I do 3d graphics work my eyes get really sore and dry,. so I have a fiter which helps a lot.

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Grizely1   02-16-2001 at 10:23:16 PM
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yes i used to get headaches from my old monitor cause it flickered a lot.

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LordKaos   02-17-2001 at 01:23:50 PM
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You should change the refresh rate of you monitor so it doesn´t flicker!

Better burn in Hell with some company than freeze in Heaven all alone

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Tormented   02-18-2001 at 12:54:40 PM
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Best refresh rates are 85hz and up.


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LordKaos   02-18-2001 at 01:23:37 PM
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100 Hz is the best!

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Grizely1   02-18-2001 at 03:55:48 PM
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80hz and up is fine with me. I can't see flickering until 70hz.

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Lowlypawn   02-18-2001 at 05:09:09 PM
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I read that LCD’s are the easiest on the eyes. They do look nice and don’t beam electrons at you. Just to dam expensive for a 19’’. Dose anyone have experience working with both? Let us know if u think there worth the ca$h.

Thx & Cya

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Tormented   02-18-2001 at 05:35:45 PM
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75 for me the 5 years old screen unable to take more.

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LordKaos   02-18-2001 at 06:11:26 PM
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I think you should consider buying a new monitor!
You should have nothing but the best where your eyes is concerned!



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scarecrow   02-18-2001 at 07:46:06 PM
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Planning on getting a new one, but want a good one and not sure wich one to get.

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Grizely1   02-18-2001 at 09:08:59 PM
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Yeah get a new monitor. I did last year and couldn't believe the difference (much softer on the eyes.)

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Crashman   02-18-2001 at 10:47:36 PM
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I didn't believe it myself until I reset my monitor refresh from 60 to 100 Hz. My headaches want away!

Suicide is painless...........

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LordKaos   02-19-2001 at 01:30:27 AM
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17" --> Sony G-200 ,Mitsubishi or Samsung!
19" --> Sony G-400!
21" --> Sony G-500!

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Grizely1   02-19-2001 at 02:20:13 AM
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Don't forget the 24" Trinitron! That's the one I'm saving up for!

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LordKaos   02-19-2001 at 02:31:43 AM
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Well, That´s a dream monitor!

Doesn´t count!

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Grizely1   02-19-2001 at 02:38:13 AM
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Yes it does! If you have 4 grand you can get one so it counts!!!

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LordKaos   02-19-2001 at 02:46:39 AM
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Do you have the 4 grand?


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Grizely1   02-19-2001 at 03:08:17 AM
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Not yet! LOL (Well, at least I don't have four grand to spend on a monitor.)

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LordKaos   02-19-2001 at 03:25:18 AM
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So , my point is :
Its a Dream , yet!

So it doesn´t count!

Not many people have 4 G to burn on a monitor!
Its from the best manufacturer but its damn expensive!

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Grizely1   02-19-2001 at 10:50:23 PM
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yes it does count!

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LordKaos   02-19-2001 at 11:45:08 PM
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Ooohh! You´re such a whiner!
I´m going to tell Jessica Alba to give you a good spanking!

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Grizely1   02-20-2001 at 12:15:04 AM
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Mmmm I will enjoy that!!

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