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posted by
feldon32:
I would say the answer depends. If someone has a high speed LCD (like most laptops), then they are actually running at 18-bit color (R,G,B are each 6-bit) instead of full 24-bit color.
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The easiest way to test is for someone who gets a
smooth background to post a screen snapshot of the Aquarium . If someone who is experiencing "lines" or banding sees a smooth image, it confirms that their monitor IS capable of displaying a smooth background, it's an issue with the Aquarium. If they see the "smooth" background as having banding, then their monitor is the problem.
I don't think this banding problem is dependent at all on whether you have a 18 bit TN display or a 24 bit (the rest of the techniques used). I have one of each on this computer here at work and the screenshots posted here look just as smooth on both. Looking at them on the $2600 20" Eizo monitor on the next computer looks no better in this aspect.
IIRC, Cliff's monitors use 18 bit TN panels and he sees no banding, right?