Re: [TCLUG:845] X, Compaq and me: an update

[Jeffrey R Haskovec <hask0025@tc.umn.edu>]

> Sony is definately a great monitor manufacturer, I have the Multiscan 100sf
> (Basically, all Sony Trinitron 15" are the same except for the buttons :), but
> if you want a 17" or better, I would reccomend Iiyama, as they have Trinitron
> tubes with higher supported resolution rates than the equivalent Sony for the
> same or lower price.  The MT-9017E, basically a Trinitron (Diamondtron - anyone
> know the difference?) can do 1600x1200@72Hz and 1280x1024@85Hz.  I saw it on
> pricewatch today for $468.  The 21" monitors are available for less than $1000.
> 
> IMHO, the monitor & video card are probably the most important part of any
> system, probably more so for anyone who actually uses one for any substantial
> period of time.
> 
> -Chris

Diamondtron is supposed to be like the same type of technology as
trinitron, but I think Hitachi makes the tubes instead of Sony, I think
Trintron is probably a trademarked name.

Jeff