8 Aug
2011
8 Aug
'11
noon
While all of these things may be true, I really like the idea of using
purpose-built tools for the task at hand. In this case, I can think
of a couple of reasons why I would prefer a dedicated terminal over
a PeeCee:
1. Typically very nice font rendering on analog CRT's made for use
with the terminal. I'm particularly fond of AMBER screen phosphors.
I think an original IBM MDA card with a good monitor (the original 5151
for example) comes close to this.
2. Easily adjustable contrast/brightness (two knobs,
usually).
All my PC monitors have analogue brightness and contrast controls. I
don't think I'd even consider a monitor which doesn't.
-tony