Gander on 2/8/01 11:54 PM wrote:
> I bought a a Duo 230 a couple of months ago. I was wondering what the
> life-expectancy for the screen is? I can't seem to find any info, so I'd
> thought I'd pose the question here. The Duo I bought seems to be in good
> shape. The screen on mine does show light areas when displaying a folder
> window. (Like when there is a white space in the folder title when it is
> open, the white extends all the way to the edge of the screen)--poor
> description, but maybe you know what I mean. I don't know if that is
> typical of these screens. I thought a passive matrix screen would bug me at
> first blush, but I have to say it really doesn't.
> I've been considering switching my computer focus. I have been using a
> desktop, but a portable would probably suit my needs better. Do any of you
> use a laptop as your main computer? If so, is your laptop computing
> experience a good experience.. or are there things you miss about using a
> desktop computer? I tend to use apps like spreadsheets, photoshop, graphing
> aids, general classroom stuff, and some games. I've been comparing iBooks
> and Powerbooks. I always run into that "well, I could use an extra feature
> or a bit more speed" game...and pretty soon I find myself in that $3000 +
> range. A G4 PB *would* be nice, but by the time I pay for it and for
> accessories, I've spent myself into oblivion. What kind of setups are some
> of you using? (If you don't mind sharing.)
I to have a Duo230. The screen "ghosts" or streaks just as you describe. I'm
not sure if it's a byproduct of a passive matrix screen or the result of
age. I have found however that I can reduce it substantially if I set my
desktop to black or a dark pattern and adjust the brightness and contrast
settings (the buttons on the left side of the screen) until it's almost
invisible to the eye. Otherwise it's a nifty little machine.
As far as using a laptop for your primary machine, the only problem I see
for you would be using PhotoShop. I had a Wallstreet for a while and
although I loved it, you cannot trust a laptop LCD for color accuracy in
color critical situations. If you move your head up, down, left or right the
light shifts and alters the how you perceive the color.
One nice thing about the Wallstreet and other G3 PowerBooks though is that
they have a monitor port out on the back so you could easily hook it up to a
monitor for the important PhotoShop jobs.
I have since moved on to a PB1400c (after a Duo280c & 2300c) that I really
enjoy. I find myself using it for over 80% of my computer time at home and
leave my poor PowerMac sitting quietly at the desk. I have upgraded the 1400
with a Sonnet 400MHz processor so it's actually quite a bit faster than my
desktop is.
-makmac
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