Jagged screen images from Illustrator CS imports

I haven't experienced screen "jags" of Illustrator (.ai) images since moving to CS.
Now, I've got a hot presentation with tons of outlined and stroked type .ai files and they all look really jagged like the old days. I've done some research into this, but can't find a solution. I'm on an iMac G4, OS 10.4.3 with Adobe CS.
The .pdf prints perfectly, but it's annoying to look on screen. Client don't understand our problems, like poor jagged screen images. This kind of stuff can really taint their reaction to the work.
I've saved outlined, stroked .ai text before, but the screen image always looked good since CS.
What gives now and is there a work around?
Thanks. Jim (www.metamarkinc.com)

btw: the jagged .pdf was created from an InDesign CS master file, with the imported Illustrator CS images.

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