Shadows on my monitor

[Conan the Librarian]

Easiest bet is to look at the back of the monitor. If it has a single VGA type socket, then you are analog. If you have a DVI socket, then Yippee!!! You are digitally enabled.

Conan

[PPRuNe Pop]

It flashes on the screen at each of the start-up pages. BIOS, Windows, Welcome and desktop. But I suppose all TFT's are different in their start-up from manufacturer to manufacturer..........

PPP

[Hew Jaz]

Cheers! Only a VGA cable, so no digital

Yup, I get a different start up so, don't see any references to 'analogue'.

Perhaps time for a new digital monitor....

[Big_Johnno]

Have you tried the monitor on another computer to see if the problem still exists? This is the easiest way to find out if it is the screen causing the problem. Also try another monitor on your computer to compare picture quality.
John

[PPRuNe Pop]

Double ditto BJ. Still waiting for replacement though but to be fair ViewSonic state that they will replace in 4-5 working days. If they fail they will arrange another model or an upgrade. They have only until Monday and no model like mine in stock. Yippee (I think).

[Conan the Librarian]

Well, what a golden opportunity may await. If they haven't got one, you might consider crossing their palms with a token piece of silver, in order to go up to 19 inches or so. It will in all probability still run at 1280 X1024, but having upped from 17 to 19 myself, I can genuinely give the idea a


Conan

[PPRuNe Pop]

Ah Conan, I am way ahead of you!

As of a few minutes ago they have told me that they are considering an upgrade to a 19" because they cannot perform to their own rules - that all replacements will be dealt with in 5 working days. Today is day 5. As I am contacted them them on 6th it is, strictly speaking, day 6!

I am getting fed up with this one now.

Edit: Conan. They are now sending me a new 17" but top of the 7 series and digital, whatever that means. But hey! I get a replacement FOC.