LCD Monitors and Wives
Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by Stupendous Man | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Yesturday I had the opportunity to work on my boss' computer (she has a 17 inch LCD monitor, I have a 17 inch CRT monitor), and I was BLOWN AWAY! The sharpnes, the clarity, even on tiny type was excellent. My question is: How do I convence my wife (who thinks of a computer as just a tool) that $400 or so dollars is NOT unreasonable for a monitor?
Any good reasons, advices (is that a word?), or rationales will be appreciated.
Any good reasons, advices (is that a word?), or rationales will be appreciated.
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kongit
Reply #3 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:11 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:11 PM
tell her how much better the exterior looks then a crt's. and the less amount of room it takes up. Of course this won't matter if your computer isn't where she normally goes.
Corio
Reply #4 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:11 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:11 PM
Tell her it saves space and that it's better looking...
Aarghh - beat me to it!
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Aarghh - beat me to it!
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carolelee
Reply #5 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:12 PM
Reply #5 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:12 PM
Why not take her to a computer store and compare the CRT with the LCD and then cross your fingers! I have a LCD and would never go back 
DesignCaddy
Reply #8 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:22 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:22 PM
ask her how much she spends on shoes every month, and compare. 
DesignCaddy
Reply #10 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:25 PM
Reply #10 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:25 PM
hope you guys arn't doing graphics on your lcd's. they've yet to impress me.. my gf's got a new studio display on her g4.. she prints from my machine where i've got a trinny, and wonders how she missed all of the real light gray marks in her photo. 
even the cinema's scare me a little.. as crisp and colorful as they are. $$$$.
even the cinema's scare me a little.. as crisp and colorful as they are. $$$$.
BoXXi
Reply #11 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:45 PM
Reply #11 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:45 PM
hmmmm..... I would suggest flowers, wine and dinner at a good restaurant.....might work, but don't scream out the monitors name in bed later on, that's not a good thing.
Oh, and don't mention shoes to me.....I'm married to Imelda Marcos Mk II.
BoXXi
Reply #13 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 2:11 PM
Reply #13 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 2:11 PM
Or, you could do what I do......just buy the damn thing and suffer the pain later........well....you only live once, might as well live on the edge! 
digital_trucker
Reply #14 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 2:47 PM
Reply #14 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 2:47 PM
I do my graphics on one. Might as well, LCD monitors are going to be the standard eventually...same with televisions.
IPlural
Reply #15 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:18 PM
Reply #15 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:18 PM
mmm, not sure if this would apply to Monitors or not...
But, growing up working for my older brother doing Home Remodeling I learned many different things. One of the most important ones is really simple...
You can tell a lot about a craftsman by their tools, be it a barnyard mechanic, carpenter or any number of trades/professions.
Working on cars for example: You can purchase True Value wrenches and round them out ten times a year or you can purchase a Snap-On, MAC, and so forth and buy it once, twice if you use a cheater bar on it or use it as a hammer.
Construction: You can buy a Black and Decker drill for $30.00 five times in a year and throw them away as they burn up. Or you can buy a Milwaukee for $150.00 - $300.00 and only buy triggers, brushes and cords every 5 years for the rest of your life and your kids when they get them.
Computers are a bit tough to fit into this, but it plays along with a job is done with the correct tools, and thats where you have to fit it in. How is it a correct tool? Eye strain, quality of design, possibilities in the ease of use and such...
as KarmaGirl stated: good luck
But, growing up working for my older brother doing Home Remodeling I learned many different things. One of the most important ones is really simple...
You can tell a lot about a craftsman by their tools, be it a barnyard mechanic, carpenter or any number of trades/professions.
Working on cars for example: You can purchase True Value wrenches and round them out ten times a year or you can purchase a Snap-On, MAC, and so forth and buy it once, twice if you use a cheater bar on it or use it as a hammer.
Construction: You can buy a Black and Decker drill for $30.00 five times in a year and throw them away as they burn up. Or you can buy a Milwaukee for $150.00 - $300.00 and only buy triggers, brushes and cords every 5 years for the rest of your life and your kids when they get them.
Computers are a bit tough to fit into this, but it plays along with a job is done with the correct tools, and thats where you have to fit it in. How is it a correct tool? Eye strain, quality of design, possibilities in the ease of use and such...
as KarmaGirl stated: good luck
Stupendous Man
Reply #16 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:37 PM
rtflmao good one boxxi. That MIIIGHT work, but I'm not gonna hold my breath, although...Nah, that won't work either.
I was thinking about using the tax return to buy one, but she beat me to it. That is, she made practical plans for the money.
Well, I can always wait another year for them to come down in price a little more.
Reply #16 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:37 PM
| hmmmm..... I would suggest flowers, wine and dinner at a good restaurant.....might work, but don't scream out the monitors name in bed later on, that's not a good thing. |
rtflmao
good one boxxi. That MIIIGHT work, but I'm not gonna hold my breath, although...Nah, that won't work either.I was thinking about using the tax return to buy one, but she beat me to it. That is, she made practical plans for the money.
Well, I can always wait another year for them to come down in price a little more.
MadPyro
Reply #18 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:46 PM
Reply #18 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:46 PM
the lcds are better on your eyes, they save you alotta trouble later on too.
WebGizmos
Reply #19 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 9:29 PM
Reply #19 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 9:29 PM
Make an appointment for her at the hairdressers or a spa for the day and just go buy it...she might not even notice it when she gets home...besides... who wears the pants in the family?
horiz0n
Reply #20 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:31 PM
Reply #20 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:31 PM
Tell her if you get a LCD it'll save room and she can put doileys and candles everywhere
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