On 2006/11/27 21:21 (GMT+0100) Matthias Hopf apparently typed: > On Nov 25, 06 15:18:19 +1100, Basil Chupin wrote:
>> A point: you will need to drop the gamma for the monitor (Personal >> Settings>Display>Gamma) from the 1.0 down to whatever level you feel >> comfortable with -- I went down to 0.70 gamma -- because the screen is >> *too* bright :-( . Also, select sRGB colour rather than the default >> 6500K to get "proper" colours. Finally, use the digital connection to >> get better picture but bear in mind that with digital connection you >> lose 2 monitor controls because they are not needed (read the User >> Manual on disc). > I don't suggest changing gamma. All monitors have a gamma of 2.3, and > all graphics systems (including web sites) rely on that. If you change > the gamma value, stuff typically looks horribly broken. > BTW - most times monitors say that gamma is 1.0 if in fact it is 2.3 > 8-/ My viewsonic http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/graphicseries/vg2021m/index.htm is grossly overbright and over contrasty without dropping those settings to less than 20%. I'm not the only one of this opinion http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?item=N82E16824116008 so I can understand the OP's complaint. -- "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven." Matthew 5:12 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
