>In article Lry@news.cso.uiuc.edu, rg9538@ehsn2.cen.uiuc.edu (Ronald E Garnett) writes:
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>>Another problem I've found....curoius as to other peoiples experience...
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>>The problem is with my Nanao 9070U monitor. It usually has a fairly crisp display,
>>but lately I've noticed quite a bit of flicker and wavering of the screen. At first
>>I though that the monitor was going to monitor heaven, but then I thought to measure
>>the input power levels.
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>>What I discovered is that the input power to my apartment varies between around 112 V
>>and 120V, depending on what other people have turned on, refrigerators, etc. This
>>is normal, but the Nanao problem follows the voltage. When the voltage drops much below120 V, the flicering starts. Around 112 it gets really annoying, as the screen is wavering as much as an1/8 of an inch. For a $1000 monitor, this is quite disturbing!
>I've had a similar problem with my monitor (Mitsubishi Diamond Pro
>17). The screen bobs up and down occasionally about 1/16 inch and I
>don't know what causes it. It could well be the same problem you're
>seeing. If it is the incoming voltage that causes it, I suppose a UPS
>could be one solution, but I sure don't want to have to buy one. Is
>there a cheaper alternative?
Well, there is a solution, but it;'s not always available. If you're in a house, then you could try finding a different phase of the power that might be more
balanced. In my case, I don't have the option (apartment).
I wish there was a voltage switch or something to allow me to select a lower
input voltage. I have seen such beasts before for 100/120. Oh well, if
