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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
Yes, Newegg has it going on!
Yes, Newegg has it going on!
"Flat monitor" recommendations?
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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
Chinese made, don't know the brand name!
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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
Not too much for my NEEDS... but
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Not too much for my NEEDS... but
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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
Oooh, Oooh, can I post a picture of my moitors. I run a 1 year old Dell 19" as seen on the left and a 3 year old Dell 15"
Couple things I will point out, duals are great, as you can see I run my main window in the big screen and other things of less importance (music player, reference page for something im writing, MSN) on the smaller one. Its great as you can slip for example on window of TBN on one screen and copy quotes onto the other screen and window so you dont have to keep flicking between windows.
Another thing is, notice the left hand (large screen) is so much cleaner image than the right hand one. Thats the differnece between digital (left) and analogue (right), go digital.
As to Dell, dont bother. I made the mistake of just buying the monitor wit my PC twice. You can get cheaper better quality monitors elsewhere. There is an Acer 20" in another room which is great, and way cheaper (for what you get). Dell is for the most part more expensive and not hugely great quality. Beofer you ask, I like Dell, have no complaints but just speak the truth.
To get a resolution near what youre running at the moment you will need to go 20" as I dont think anyone makes a sensibly priced 19" at the res you are looking for. 20" is more expensive but it kicks 19" right up the.....
Now the forst person who can name the band im listening too from the picture gets, well nothing but the glory.
Oooh, Oooh, can I post a picture of my moitors. I run a 1 year old Dell 19" as seen on the left and a 3 year old Dell 15"
Couple things I will point out, duals are great, as you can see I run my main window in the big screen and other things of less importance (music player, reference page for something im writing, MSN) on the smaller one. Its great as you can slip for example on window of TBN on one screen and copy quotes onto the other screen and window so you dont have to keep flicking between windows.
Another thing is, notice the left hand (large screen) is so much cleaner image than the right hand one. Thats the differnece between digital (left) and analogue (right), go digital.
As to Dell, dont bother. I made the mistake of just buying the monitor wit my PC twice. You can get cheaper better quality monitors elsewhere. There is an Acer 20" in another room which is great, and way cheaper (for what you get). Dell is for the most part more expensive and not hugely great quality. Beofer you ask, I like Dell, have no complaints but just speak the truth.
To get a resolution near what youre running at the moment you will need to go 20" as I dont think anyone makes a sensibly priced 19" at the res you are looking for. 20" is more expensive but it kicks 19" right up the.....
Now the forst person who can name the band im listening too from the picture gets, well nothing but the glory.
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SnowRidge
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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
If you do any gaming, or otherwise use high speed graphics, you need to be careful. Most flat panel displays can't keep up with quality analog displays in this department. They don't respond fast enough. At least they didn't a year ago, when I last researched monitors. I ended up buying a Samsung 172x, which does have a fast response time. Of course, a year is a lifetime in the PC marketing game.
There are a whole slew of other specifications that may or may not be important, depending on how you use your monitor, including brightness, contrast ratio, horizontal and vertical viewing angles, and so on.
I would recommend you dig through the technical reviews on web sites such as pcmag.com and tomshardwareguide.com to get an idea of what is up to date today. The old no such thing as a free lunch maxim applies, and the cheaper the monitor, the more likely it is to be deficient in some aspect. You may find a $200 monitor in Walmart, but you probably won't find WallyWorld giving you enough specs to really tell you how well it will stack up against the competition.
One thing to watch out for is the manufacturer's dead pixel warranty. It is not unusual for a monitor to have one or more pixels that either are locked on or locked off. Locked on is much more of a nuisance than locked off. I have seen warranties that say you have to accept as many as seven dead pixels before the monitor will be considered defective.
This a good reason to buy locally instead of online, when it comes to monitors. If you get it home and find a dead pixel or two, you can always take it back to the store.
If you do any gaming, or otherwise use high speed graphics, you need to be careful. Most flat panel displays can't keep up with quality analog displays in this department. They don't respond fast enough. At least they didn't a year ago, when I last researched monitors. I ended up buying a Samsung 172x, which does have a fast response time. Of course, a year is a lifetime in the PC marketing game.
There are a whole slew of other specifications that may or may not be important, depending on how you use your monitor, including brightness, contrast ratio, horizontal and vertical viewing angles, and so on.
I would recommend you dig through the technical reviews on web sites such as pcmag.com and tomshardwareguide.com to get an idea of what is up to date today. The old no such thing as a free lunch maxim applies, and the cheaper the monitor, the more likely it is to be deficient in some aspect. You may find a $200 monitor in Walmart, but you probably won't find WallyWorld giving you enough specs to really tell you how well it will stack up against the competition.
One thing to watch out for is the manufacturer's dead pixel warranty. It is not unusual for a monitor to have one or more pixels that either are locked on or locked off. Locked on is much more of a nuisance than locked off. I have seen warranties that say you have to accept as many as seven dead pixels before the monitor will be considered defective.
This a good reason to buy locally instead of online, when it comes to monitors. If you get it home and find a dead pixel or two, you can always take it back to the store.
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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
I'm personally fond of Planar. I have a 19" and 20" at home, they are both great monitors. Use 20" Dell's at work and they quality is not the same. Did buy both Planar's from Dell though. Prices with free shipping and coupons were way under any other store, online or box.
I'm personally fond of Planar. I have a 19" and 20" at home, they are both great monitors. Use 20" Dell's at work and they quality is not the same. Did buy both Planar's from Dell though. Prices with free shipping and coupons were way under any other store, online or box.
Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
<font color="blue"> I have a feeling your interested in top quality if you already have a 21 inch, but for anybody looking for an affordable flat screeen for a good price, check out the Balance models at WalMart.
For $200 I bought a 17 inch one that totally blows away my previous monitor. Very bright and clear!!! No flicker or fuzzy edges!!! Everyone who's seen it is amazed at how sharp it is and of course, nobody can touch the $200 it cost.</font>
That's the brand I bought (15 inch viewable screen) several months ago. I find it to be an excellent monitor for the money, $168 + tax, and would recommend them.
<font color="blue"> I have a feeling your interested in top quality if you already have a 21 inch, but for anybody looking for an affordable flat screeen for a good price, check out the Balance models at WalMart.
For $200 I bought a 17 inch one that totally blows away my previous monitor. Very bright and clear!!! No flicker or fuzzy edges!!! Everyone who's seen it is amazed at how sharp it is and of course, nobody can touch the $200 it cost.</font>
That's the brand I bought (15 inch viewable screen) several months ago. I find it to be an excellent monitor for the money, $168 + tax, and would recommend them.
Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
you might also try tigerdirect.com for monitors. They usually have some specials going on, but do be careful, some are reconditioned but they are labeled as such very well. If you are not in a big hurry waiting could produce better.
One of my doctors bought their 19" flat panel for under 200.00 there. I was sceptical at best till I saw the thing, super monitor. NO name brand, but better than most name brands.
you might also try tigerdirect.com for monitors. They usually have some specials going on, but do be careful, some are reconditioned but they are labeled as such very well. If you are not in a big hurry waiting could produce better.
One of my doctors bought their 19" flat panel for under 200.00 there. I was sceptical at best till I saw the thing, super monitor. NO name brand, but better than most name brands.
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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue"> Change the code on the left monitor, watch it run on the right monitor. I think Dreamweaver supports this. )</font>
Thats exactly why I use it. Just about every development App can benifit from it in some way.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue"> Change the code on the left monitor, watch it run on the right monitor. I think Dreamweaver supports this. )</font>
Thats exactly why I use it. Just about every development App can benifit from it in some way.
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Re: \"Flat monitor\" recommendations?
Don't know if I made mention of it or not, but I just ordered the other day, an Apple 23" "Cinema Display"
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Needed to get a new DVI card and because of my office setup, a video extension cord.
Seems the monitor has two USB ports and two fire wire ports on the backside of the bezel.
I find it to be a pretty elegant monitor. Cost about $1,800 after the card/cords & shipping.
Guess it'll be here in week or so. Bought it from CDW
Don't know if I made mention of it or not, but I just ordered the other day, an Apple 23" "Cinema Display"
web page
Needed to get a new DVI card and because of my office setup, a video extension cord.
Seems the monitor has two USB ports and two fire wire ports on the backside of the bezel.
I find it to be a pretty elegant monitor. Cost about $1,800 after the card/cords & shipping.
Guess it'll be here in week or so. Bought it from CDW
