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    Now that we have animated backgrounds and LCDS...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Zellio, Apr 9, 2007.

  1. Zellio

    Zellio The Dark Knight

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    DO we need screamsavers?
     
    Zellio, Apr 9, 2007
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  2. Ethyriel

    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    LCD's have issues with persistent images, too. It's better to just have your monitor power off, though, it saves on the backlight.
     
    Ethyriel, Apr 9, 2007
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  3. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Yes, not to mention the waste of fossil fuels by leaving your monitor on when it isn't doing anything.
     
    Lysander, Apr 10, 2007
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  4. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    Screw the environment, I want my computer to look impressive when it's idle... just like in the movies! :p

    Seriously though, CRT monitors are nowhere near as prone to burn-in as they once were and LCDs should go straight to stand-by as mentioned above. Screensavers haven't been essential for years.

    We still love 'em though...
     
    TedJ, Apr 10, 2007
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  5. BigV

    BigV Notebook Deity

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    "it's full of stars!"
     
    BigV, Apr 10, 2007
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  6. Sykotic

    Sykotic Notebook Evangelist

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    Instead of using a screen saver I just use power management and power off the monitor. At one time people would leave thier monitors on because it would take so long to warm up. But leaving them on would cause burn in. A screen saver allowed you to leave it on without screen burn in. But if you dont have a fishtank or a fireplace, you can get one through a screen saver and not worry about feeding the fish or burning the house down. gl
     
    Sykotic, Apr 10, 2007
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  7. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Will never give up my screensavers, themes, or wallpapers.
     
    Padmé, Apr 11, 2007
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