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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Yes, reported; I have to go from the research I have done because I...just like you...am not an expert on the subject. Digital LCD displays are reported by those who ARE experts to offer a sharper, more defined image, with less distortion and less loss of detail in the transfer to an image on the screen. As I understand it, this requires a video card or similar interface in the unit. I was looking for information as to whether the Bird is analog. by the way, I am running Bird on one rig I use, and Lowrance on the other. No brand preference for me either way right now.
Less loss of detail I would think to be a good thing. Certainly, the display you are looking at right now (computer monitor) is preferred by most to be digital, so it would follow a sonar LCD screen would offer similar characteristics which is of interest to me; hence, the question.
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An LCD (liquid-crystal display) like a computer, is a digital device. Manufacturers are increasingly putting both an analog and a digital connection on LCDs. When connected via an analog connection, an LCD is vulnerable to the same distortions that affect CRT monitors. However, when connected via a digital connection, often labeled DVI (for Digital Visual Interface), no digital-to-analog conversion is required, and there should be no loss or corruption of the signal.
Nothing to do with a picture of a muskie, it's a technical question to which there should be defined answers. Also will be interesting to see where the backlit LED screens go in the future; sure like mine on my Macbook Pro.
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