Looking good

Article Abstract:

Using a 17-inch high-end monitor may be a good choice for graphics professionals because the monitors now include attractive prices and a multitude of features. In addition, the color quality provided by the monitors is the best ever offered. Suggested guidelines for selecting a monitor include checking out the monitor's screen size and its resolution. It is also important to look at its refresh rate and dot pitch. Users should note that monitors generally come with plugs for PCs, while others offer dual connectors that can plug into either a PC or a Mac. However, some manufacturers require that users ask for a Mac adapter, which may cost more. Mac and PC video standards are not the same, so some monitors may not be wholly compatible with both systems. Users who work on both systems need to try out monitors on both systems to make sure they are compatible. A directory of available monitors is included.

17-Inch Color Monitor

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The Big Picture

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Dual-platform large-screen monitors are useful to publishing professionals working on both PCs and Macintoshes. Large-screen monitor prices are dropping to under $2000 for a 20- or 21-inch model. Choosing the right monitor with a comprehensive repair/replacement policy is essential since their analog nature makes them less reliable than digital devices. A good model will have adjustable or well-calibrated color and image controls. Buyers should consider a model's vertical and horizontal frequency, resolution, aperture grille or shadow mask grid type and dot pitch. Buyers should also consider modular controls for position, size, contrast, brightness and color tuning. These controls allow the user to manipulate the sharpness, contrast and positioning of images and colors. Controls are usually implemented through on-screen icons or are located on the front panel.

Computer terminals, Hardware Selection, 20-Inch Color Monitor, 21-Inch Color Monitor

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Decent exposure: a new generation of digital cameras offers richer color for a better price

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Choosing a color digital camera can be confusing. The type of camera needed and its price are good starting places for shoppers. In terms of speed, cost and quality, only the highest-end models compare well with film-based cameras. Generally speaking, digital cameras capture less image information, so that image quality is not as good and there is less color detail. Moreover, digital cameras often are slow, with shutter speeds at a second or more. Downloading photo files takes time, and digital cameras are relatively expensive. On the positive side, advantages include one-step imaging, efficient workflows and inexpensive, clean processing and production methods. Product-comparison charts are provided for 'Point and Shoot Digital Cameras' and 'Field, Studio, and View Digital Cameras.'

Photographic equipment and supplies, Cover Story, Digital cameras, Electronic cameras, Digital camera

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