Samsung 930b LCD text blurry

I have an Samsung 930b 19” connected to my mac-mini via the mac-mini’s DVI to VGA converter. Previously I had a CRT connected to the Macmini and the text was clearer. The text is blurry now with the LCD. I’ve tried many resolutions and the text still is not as clear as the CRT. Is the solution to buy a DVI cable and use the DVI. Will the DVI make the difference?

I just picked up a Samsung 730b, and noticed the same thing. As the other poster advised, I also found that "light" font smoothing was key to improving the clarity. Also, tweak the "sharpness", and "fine" settings on the display (via the OSD menu). I'd make a note of how they're set before you move them. I also found that "graphite" seems to look more eye pleasing overall. Though I found that a DVI cable made virtually no difference on my Viewsonic/Windows XP MCE box, it surely didn't hurt, and I was able to grab one for about $14 for that setup. I just ordered another for the mini/Samsung, and hope to have it in a few days. Worst case, I'm out $14, but it might make a significant difference.
Being new to the Mac world, I can't say what's different or better about the Apple displays, as I see them setup in stores. Certainly, the iMac and desktop machines I've seen with Apple monitors look outstanding. What I see with my current setup, is much like I saw when I ran Linux. The fonts just never seemed to me to be of the quality and sharpness that I've been able to get on a Windows machine, which far less fiddling.
Until I get the DVI cable, I can't say for sure, but at this point, either:
1) It'll take the $14 cable to have a terrific looking display.
or
2) It'll take a truckload of cash to get an Apple display to have a terrific looking display.
I'm hoping it's #1.
Mark

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