Choosing right monitor may save your health

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Microcomputer purchasers should devote some thought to selecting a good monitor for their systems, since a bad one can cause such health problems as eye strain, neck and shoulder pain and headaches. While monitors often come bundled with a system, dealers will usually substitute a better one for a small increase in price. Distortion is most apparent at the corners of the screen, and peripheral vision is best for detecting flicker. Monitors should meet the MPR-2 electromagnetic emissions standards. Non-interlaced monitors flicker less than interlaced ones, as do those with 70-Hz or higher refresh rates. Dot pitches of 0.28 mm or less for a 14-in and 0.31 mm or less for a 17-in monitor provide sharp images. Some monitors produce less screen glare than others, though texturized anti-glare coatings can reduce clarity. Monochrome monitors display sharper text, though color adds aesthetic appeal to graphics. Prices range from $300 for a good 14-in to over $1,000 for a top-notch 17-in color monitor.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Purchasing, Column, Video monitors, Hardware Selection, Monitors, Criteria, Tutorial

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Mess-free aquarium

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Maxis Software's $59.95 El Fish, the Electronic Aquarium is an amusing but power-hungry computer game that is part of the series of Maxis simulation programs that include Sim City, Sim Earth, Sim Ant and Sim Life. With El Fish, users can construct on screen various aquariums either by fishing or cross-breeding existing fish. The objective is to establish a harmonious balance of fish species. If a machine has Soundblaster or other audio card installed, El Fish can play peaceful soundtracks in the background. El Fish's major drawback is its intense power requirements: at least 4Mbytes of system memory, at least 10Mbytes of disk space, a Microsoft-compatible mouse and a VGA or SVGA graphics card. Maxis also suggests using a math coprocessor.

Prepackaged software, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Product information, Computer games, Maxis, Computer Game, El-Fish (Entertainment/hobby software)

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