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 Oct 26 2007, 03:56 AM
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Italian. Yes. Group: Members Posts: 767 Joined: 22-February 06 From: - Member No.: 18  |
So... when you buy one, I find myself more concerned with which brands or features I should steer clear of rather than which are considered "good" or the "best". Anybody well fared to comment on this side of things? I'm looking for a new 19" LCD monitor (probably non-widescreen). Already been looking at newegg and pricewatch, but still uncertain as to what's what. Let's hear it.
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Oct 27 2007, 10:12 AM
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 From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 |
Things to pay attention to:
Resolution - Usually this will be pretty similar in the same size monitor though Contrast Ratio - The higher the better Response Time - I'd say this is probably the most important thing to pay attention to. A lower response time will give you a lot crisper and less choppy a picture. -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM)  Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Oct 27 2007, 02:27 PM
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Italian. Yes. Group: Members Posts: 767 Joined: 22-February 06 From: - Member No.: 18 |
Is wide screen actually worth it if the pc is primarily going to be used for gaming?
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Oct 27 2007, 10:26 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 22-February 06 From: lubbock Member No.: 3 |
Yes, I love gaming on my 19" widescreen LCD. When I was home last weekend and had to use a normal 19" screen I felt like I was getting jipped(sp?). In case you care to know, I have an Acer X191W.
Oh, and most games that are coming out seem to be supporting widescreen resolutions. The 19" resolution is usually 1440x900 |
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Oct 27 2007, 11:51 PM
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Italian. Yes. Group: Members Posts: 767 Joined: 22-February 06 From: - Member No.: 18 |
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16824009121
Mmk, think I've settled on this one. How's it look? -------------------- |
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Oct 28 2007, 03:30 PM
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 Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
definately go widescreen. there's zero reason not to.
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Oct 28 2007, 09:08 PM
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From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 |
QUOTE (zetec @ Oct 28 2007, 04:30 PM) definately go widescreen. there's zero reason not to. Not neccessarily. Dunno what timbo's doing, but for example desktop publishing is a lot easier the more vertical space you have. -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM) Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Oct 28 2007, 09:27 PM
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 monogamous gays & stem cells Group: Members Posts: 3,789 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE (Timbo @ Oct 28 2007, 12:51 AM) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16824009121 Mmk, think I've settled on this one. How's it look? i've got the 22" acer and it's really nice. you can't tilt it very far up or down, and it doesn't swivel, but the colors are good and it was relatively inexpensive. |
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Oct 28 2007, 11:53 PM
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Italian. Yes. Group: Members Posts: 767 Joined: 22-February 06 From: - Member No.: 18 |
QUOTE (pebkac @ Oct 28 2007, 10:08 PM) Not neccessarily. Dunno what timbo's doing, but for example desktop publishing is a lot easier the more vertical space you have. QUOTE Is wide screen actually worth it if the pc is primarily going to be used for gaming? Mainly gaming, I expect. Your thoughts? -------------------- |
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Oct 29 2007, 12:43 AM
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From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 |
QUOTE (Timbo @ Oct 29 2007, 12:53 AM) Mainly gaming, I expect. Your thoughts? Go with whatever you like best. I personally would go with a widescreen, but that's just my taste. There's not really any right or wrong answer to that one. -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM) Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Oct 29 2007, 04:20 AM
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Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
QUOTE (pebkac @ Oct 28 2007, 10:08 PM) Not neccessarily. Dunno what timbo's doing, but for example desktop publishing is a lot easier the more vertical space you have. thats why you get a widescreen and stand it on it's side. In fact, some even swivel now. Most drivers can rotate the picture for you, if not, i'm sure you can find some third party app. I have a friend that swears that it's how the web was meant to be viewed. I've never been able to get used to it though. -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Nov 3 2007, 02:43 AM
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Italian. Yes. Group: Members Posts: 767 Joined: 22-February 06 From: - Member No.: 18 |
QUOTE (zetec @ Oct 29 2007, 05:20 AM) thats why you get a widescreen and stand it on it's side. In fact, some even swivel now. Most drivers can rotate the picture for you, if not, i'm sure you can find some third party app. I have a friend that swears that it's how the web was meant to be viewed. I've never been able to get used to it though. They can do that now? Neat, what would be an example of an LCD that can swivel? Edit: Oh nevermind, I found a few. Kinda torn between: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...82E16824001096R http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16824009108 -------------------- |
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