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RJ Emery · 10-22-2005, 12:18 PM

When it comes to computer monitors, I am confused about aspect ratios. It seems CRTs have a different ratio than flat panel displays, and I do not know the visual difference. I wish I could put an equiavlent sized CRT and flat planel display side-by-side, each displaying the same image full screen. Perhaps then I would see something.

If someone could help me understand the difference in aspect ratios for the two types of monitors, I would be most appreciative.

Why, for example, IS there a difference?

Does it matter?

Why should it matter or not?

10-22-2005, 12:18 PM	#1
RJ Emery Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 239	Aspect Ratio When it comes to computer monitors, I am confused about aspect ratios. It seems CRTs have a different ratio than flat panel displays, and I do not know the visual difference. I wish I could put an equiavlent sized CRT and flat planel display side-by-side, each displaying the same image full screen. Perhaps then I would see something. If someone could help me understand the difference in aspect ratios for the two types of monitors, I would be most appreciative. Why, for example, IS there a difference? Does it matter? Why should it matter or not? __________________ RJ Emery, Eastern USA WordPerfect 8 User on XP Pro SP3 System OCR ScanSoft PaperPort SE v9 on Brother MFC-8840DN Printer/Scanner/Fax

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