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Leer
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 Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:11 am Post subject: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Greetings,
I would like to buy a LCD Monitor to go with my Gateway Performance 1400 PC.
I would like to hear of some comments and recommendations for Gateway LCDs
or other monitors available on the market.
Thank you in advance for your comments and help.
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Michael
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| Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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What graphics card do you have on your PC (i.e. do you have a DVI port or
just analog)? And what do you use your computer for (i.e. what type of
resolution do you require/usually run, what type of software, games, etc.)?
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Greetings,
I would like to buy a LCD Monitor to go with my Gateway Performance 1400
PC.
I would like to hear of some comments and recommendations for Gateway LCDs
or other monitors available on the market.
Thank you in advance for your comments and help.
Leer
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Leer
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| Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Michael,
Thanks for your response. My graphics card is the nVidia 32MB TNT2 Model 64.
The graphics card supports VGA analog. This card does not support DVI. My
resolution is the set at the recommended standard, 1024 by 768, for my
current NEC MultiSync 70 monitor. My monitor will be used for Microsoft
Office, Internet use, and digital photography. My monitor will not be used
for games.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations for a LCD monitor.
Leer
"Michael" <micvog@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | What graphics card do you have on your PC (i.e. do you have a DVI port or
just analog)? And what do you use your computer for (i.e. what type of
resolution do you require/usually run, what type of software, games,
etc.)?
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:sTwAb.3479$PJ1.2237@twister.socal.rr.com...
Greetings,
I would like to buy a LCD Monitor to go with my Gateway Performance 1400
PC.
I would like to hear of some comments and recommendations for Gateway
LCDs
or other monitors available on the market.
Thank you in advance for your comments and help.
Leer
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Ben Myers
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| Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 11:16 pm Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Leer,
You might also look to replace the graphics card with one supporting DVI at the
same time. The nVidia chips have an annoying habit of wearing out because they
run so hot, even with a cooling fan. Your card is old enough to start showing
signs of wear and tear in the form of artifacts, streaks, and shadows on the
screen.
ATI and Matrox cards are more suited for non-gaming use, their drivers are
reliable and rock-steady. And for your stated purpose, you do not need the
latest, greatest whiz-bang belch-fire graphics card. I would suggest buying
only ATI-made cards. ATI has been selling its graphics chips to el cheapo
(whatever that translates into in a Pacific Rim language) card manufacturers
with lower quality standards.
I have not used LCD monitors extensively myself, but I have seen NEC and Samsung
LCDs in use at client's sites, and they all rave about them. HP and Dell
branded LCDs are OK, too, but you pay a premium for their brand names... Ben
Myers
On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 15:51:55 GMT, "Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com>
wrote:
| Quote: | Michael,
Thanks for your response. My graphics card is the nVidia 32MB TNT2 Model 64.
The graphics card supports VGA analog. This card does not support DVI. My
resolution is the set at the recommended standard, 1024 by 768, for my
current NEC MultiSync 70 monitor. My monitor will be used for Microsoft
Office, Internet use, and digital photography. My monitor will not be used
for games.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations for a LCD monitor.
Leer
"Michael" <micvog@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:vXwAb.33754$2M.28649@newssvr29.news.prodigy.com...
What graphics card do you have on your PC (i.e. do you have a DVI port or
just analog)? And what do you use your computer for (i.e. what type of
resolution do you require/usually run, what type of software, games,
etc.)?
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:sTwAb.3479$PJ1.2237@twister.socal.rr.com...
Greetings,
I would like to buy a LCD Monitor to go with my Gateway Performance 1400
PC.
I would like to hear of some comments and recommendations for Gateway
LCDs
or other monitors available on the market.
Thank you in advance for your comments and help.
Leer
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Leer
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 12:04 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Ben,
Thank you for your comments and thoughts. I will look for an ATI card that
supports DVI. That would be very helpful. Also, I have read some good
reviews for NEC and Samsung LCD screens.
Again, thank you for your time and help.
Leer
<ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Leer,
You might also look to replace the graphics card with one supporting DVI
at the
same time. The nVidia chips have an annoying habit of wearing out because
they
run so hot, even with a cooling fan. Your card is old enough to start
showing
signs of wear and tear in the form of artifacts, streaks, and shadows on
the
screen.
ATI and Matrox cards are more suited for non-gaming use, their drivers are
reliable and rock-steady. And for your stated purpose, you do not need
the
latest, greatest whiz-bang belch-fire graphics card. I would suggest
buying
only ATI-made cards. ATI has been selling its graphics chips to el
cheapo
(whatever that translates into in a Pacific Rim language) card
manufacturers
with lower quality standards.
I have not used LCD monitors extensively myself, but I have seen NEC and
Samsung
LCDs in use at client's sites, and they all rave about them. HP and Dell
branded LCDs are OK, too, but you pay a premium for their brand names...
Ben
Myers
On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 15:51:55 GMT, "Leer"
nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com
wrote:
Michael,
Thanks for your response. My graphics card is the nVidia 32MB TNT2 Model
64.
The graphics card supports VGA analog. This card does not support DVI. My
resolution is the set at the recommended standard, 1024 by 768, for my
current NEC MultiSync 70 monitor. My monitor will be used for Microsoft
Office, Internet use, and digital photography. My monitor will not be
used
for games.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations for a LCD monitor.
Leer
"Michael" <micvog@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:vXwAb.33754$2M.28649@newssvr29.news.prodigy.com...
What graphics card do you have on your PC (i.e. do you have a DVI port
or
just analog)? And what do you use your computer for (i.e. what type of
resolution do you require/usually run, what type of software, games,
etc.)?
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:sTwAb.3479$PJ1.2237@twister.socal.rr.com...
Greetings,
I would like to buy a LCD Monitor to go with my Gateway Performance
1400
PC.
I would like to hear of some comments and recommendations for Gateway
LCDs
or other monitors available on the market.
Thank you in advance for your comments and help.
Leer
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Michael
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 1:14 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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I agree with Ben - an graphics card with a DVI port would be a nice addition
(e.g. ATI Radeon 9000 series cards start below $100 - make sure to get an
AGP card assuming that the Performance 1400 has an AGP slot). If the budget
doesn't allow that, there are LCDs that support both DVI and analog. At a
later time, you can upgrade the graphics card.
Regarding the monitor itself, I have heard good things about Samsung (I
believe my Gateway LCD is from Samsung - and it has been great) and Dell. I
would be inclined towards a 17" which would have a native resolution of
1280x1024.
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Ben,
Thank you for your comments and thoughts. I will look for an ATI card that
supports DVI. That would be very helpful. Also, I have read some good
reviews for NEC and Samsung LCD screens.
Again, thank you for your time and help.
Leer
ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
news:3fd35f08.12545711@news.charter.net...
Leer,
You might also look to replace the graphics card with one supporting DVI
at the
same time. The nVidia chips have an annoying habit of wearing out
because
they
run so hot, even with a cooling fan. Your card is old enough to start
showing
signs of wear and tear in the form of artifacts, streaks, and shadows on
the
screen.
ATI and Matrox cards are more suited for non-gaming use, their drivers
are
reliable and rock-steady. And for your stated purpose, you do not need
the
latest, greatest whiz-bang belch-fire graphics card. I would suggest
buying
only ATI-made cards. ATI has been selling its graphics chips to el
cheapo
(whatever that translates into in a Pacific Rim language) card
manufacturers
with lower quality standards.
I have not used LCD monitors extensively myself, but I have seen NEC and
Samsung
LCDs in use at client's sites, and they all rave about them. HP and
Dell
branded LCDs are OK, too, but you pay a premium for their brand names...
Ben
Myers
On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 15:51:55 GMT, "Leer"
nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com
wrote:
Michael,
Thanks for your response. My graphics card is the nVidia 32MB TNT2
Model
64.
The graphics card supports VGA analog. This card does not support DVI.
My
resolution is the set at the recommended standard, 1024 by 768, for my
current NEC MultiSync 70 monitor. My monitor will be used for Microsoft
Office, Internet use, and digital photography. My monitor will not be
used
for games.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations for a LCD monitor.
Leer
"Michael" <micvog@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:vXwAb.33754$2M.28649@newssvr29.news.prodigy.com...
What graphics card do you have on your PC (i.e. do you have a DVI
port
or
just analog)? And what do you use your computer for (i.e. what type
of
resolution do you require/usually run, what type of software, games,
etc.)?
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:sTwAb.3479$PJ1.2237@twister.socal.rr.com...
Greetings,
I would like to buy a LCD Monitor to go with my Gateway Performance
1400
PC.
I would like to hear of some comments and recommendations for
Gateway
LCDs
or other monitors available on the market.
Thank you in advance for your comments and help.
Leer
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Leer
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 3:10 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Michael,
Thank you for your help and support.
What is an AGP card and what will it do for my computer and monitor? How can
I find out if my Performance 1400 has an AGP slot?
Thanks again for your comments,
Leer
"Michael" <micvog@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I agree with Ben - an graphics card with a DVI port would be a nice
addition
(e.g. ATI Radeon 9000 series cards start below $100 - make sure to get an
AGP card assuming that the Performance 1400 has an AGP slot). If the
budget
doesn't allow that, there are LCDs that support both DVI and analog. At a
later time, you can upgrade the graphics card.
Regarding the monitor itself, I have heard good things about Samsung (I
believe my Gateway LCD is from Samsung - and it has been great) and Dell.
I
would be inclined towards a 17" which would have a native resolution of
1280x1024.
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:3ZJAb.5676$ng6.4565@twister.socal.rr.com...
Ben,
Thank you for your comments and thoughts. I will look for an ATI card
that
supports DVI. That would be very helpful. Also, I have read some good
reviews for NEC and Samsung LCD screens.
Again, thank you for your time and help.
Leer
ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
news:3fd35f08.12545711@news.charter.net...
Leer,
You might also look to replace the graphics card with one supporting
DVI
at the
same time. The nVidia chips have an annoying habit of wearing out
because
they
run so hot, even with a cooling fan. Your card is old enough to start
showing
signs of wear and tear in the form of artifacts, streaks, and shadows
on
the
screen.
ATI and Matrox cards are more suited for non-gaming use, their drivers
are
reliable and rock-steady. And for your stated purpose, you do not
need
the
latest, greatest whiz-bang belch-fire graphics card. I would suggest
buying
only ATI-made cards. ATI has been selling its graphics chips to el
cheapo
(whatever that translates into in a Pacific Rim language) card
manufacturers
with lower quality standards.
I have not used LCD monitors extensively myself, but I have seen NEC
and
Samsung
LCDs in use at client's sites, and they all rave about them. HP and
Dell
branded LCDs are OK, too, but you pay a premium for their brand
names...
Ben
Myers
On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 15:51:55 GMT, "Leer"
nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com
wrote:
Michael,
Thanks for your response. My graphics card is the nVidia 32MB TNT2
Model
64.
The graphics card supports VGA analog. This card does not support
DVI.
My
resolution is the set at the recommended standard, 1024 by 768, for
my
current NEC MultiSync 70 monitor. My monitor will be used for
Microsoft
Office, Internet use, and digital photography. My monitor will not be
used
for games.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations for a LCD monitor.
Leer
"Michael" <micvog@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:vXwAb.33754$2M.28649@newssvr29.news.prodigy.com...
What graphics card do you have on your PC (i.e. do you have a DVI
port
or
just analog)? And what do you use your computer for (i.e. what
type
of
resolution do you require/usually run, what type of software,
games,
etc.)?
Michael
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:sTwAb.3479$PJ1.2237@twister.socal.rr.com...
Greetings,
I would like to buy a LCD Monitor to go with my Gateway
Performance
1400
PC.
I would like to hear of some comments and recommendations for
Gateway
LCDs
or other monitors available on the market.
Thank you in advance for your comments and help.
Leer
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Edward J. Neth
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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The AGP card is the video card. You do have an AGP slot and the video can
be upgraded.
The more expensive flat panels use digital connectors - if your current card
doesn't have one, you can use an adapter if there's no analog (VGA) input on
the flat panel.
At one point, digital was clearly superior to VGA analog - now, they're
probably about even in picture quality. I have a Sharp LCD flat panel with
both DVI-I and VGA - and an ATI card with both outputs. There's no
difference in the image, no matter which I use.
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Michael,
Thank you for your help and support.
What is an AGP card and what will it do for my computer and monitor? How
can
I find out if my Performance 1400 has an AGP slot?
Thanks again for your comments, |
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Fishface
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 4:44 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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ben_myers_spam_me_not wrote:
| Quote: | You might also look to replace the graphics card with one
supporting DVI at the same time.
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You pay a premium for the DVI support, and the analog
monitors I've seen lately have been perfectly fine. In-laws
picked-up a 17" Sceptre from Newegg, which received great
reviews and was only about $350 shipped when everything
else was selling for over a hundred more. It has first rate
response time, as well. The models appear to have changed,
and the reviews on the newer ones are now sparse, but I can
tell you that when I set it up, I was jealous as all hell. The
colors were so vivid, and the black was so black-- very easy
on the eyes. Unfortunately, the Sceptres are no longer priced
far below the competition. In fact, they have gone up. I had
never even heard of Sceptre, and went entirely by the reviews.
The little built-in speakers totally sucked, though, so we didn't
use them. |
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Leer
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 5:43 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Thank you for you comments. You have been very helpful. I looked at a Sharp
and a Samsung the other day. They both looked very nice.
Leer
"Edward J. Neth" <ejn63@netscape.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | The AGP card is the video card. You do have an AGP slot and the video can
be upgraded.
The more expensive flat panels use digital connectors - if your current
card
doesn't have one, you can use an adapter if there's no analog (VGA) input
on
the flat panel.
At one point, digital was clearly superior to VGA analog - now, they're
probably about even in picture quality. I have a Sharp LCD flat panel with
both DVI-I and VGA - and an ATI card with both outputs. There's no
difference in the image, no matter which I use.
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
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Michael,
Thank you for your help and support.
What is an AGP card and what will it do for my computer and monitor? How
can
I find out if my Performance 1400 has an AGP slot?
Thanks again for your comments,
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Leer
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 5:44 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Fishface,
Thanks for your help. I have never heard of Sceptre either. I will take a
look this coming week.
Thanks again,
Leer
"Fishface" <invalid@ddress.ok?> wrote in message
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| Quote: | ben_myers_spam_me_not wrote:
You might also look to replace the graphics card with one
supporting DVI at the same time.
You pay a premium for the DVI support, and the analog
monitors I've seen lately have been perfectly fine. In-laws
picked-up a 17" Sceptre from Newegg, which received great
reviews and was only about $350 shipped when everything
else was selling for over a hundred more. It has first rate
response time, as well. The models appear to have changed,
and the reviews on the newer ones are now sparse, but I can
tell you that when I set it up, I was jealous as all hell. The
colors were so vivid, and the black was so black-- very easy
on the eyes. Unfortunately, the Sceptres are no longer priced
far below the competition. In fact, they have gone up. I had
never even heard of Sceptre, and went entirely by the reviews.
The little built-in speakers totally sucked, though, so we didn't
use them.
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boxdan476
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| Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 1:50 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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3 main gauges you want to look at: contrast (>500:1 or equal), Brightness at
least 250 (270 better), and to a less extent response time (<25ms). Dot
pitch means little and most have refresh rate of 60MHz. LCDs work best at
the "native resolution" i.e. 1024X1280, etc. running it at any other
resolution gives lousy quality. You want to consider the manufacturer's
warranty policy on the backlight and "dead pixel policy", if you get a
screen with enough dead pixels that it is noticeable it cannot be fixed, you
must return it or live with it. Various vendors have a range of return
policies based on the degree of dead pixels. Some things to consider at
least.
--
Boxdan476
"Chance proposes, death disposes." -AFRICAN GENESIS
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:fWOAb.4429$PJ1.982@twister.socal.rr.com...
| Quote: | Thank you for you comments. You have been very helpful. I looked at a
Sharp
and a Samsung the other day. They both looked very nice.
Leer
"Edward J. Neth" <ejn63@netscape.com> wrote in message
news:tJMAb.39101$op.14520@newssvr31.news.prodigy.com...
The AGP card is the video card. You do have an AGP slot and the video
can
be upgraded.
The more expensive flat panels use digital connectors - if your current
card
doesn't have one, you can use an adapter if there's no analog (VGA)
input
on
the flat panel.
At one point, digital was clearly superior to VGA analog - now, they're
probably about even in picture quality. I have a Sharp LCD flat panel
with
both DVI-I and VGA - and an ATI card with both outputs. There's no
difference in the image, no matter which I use.
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:QGMAb.1857$R9.1305@twister.socal.rr.com...
Michael,
Thank you for your help and support.
What is an AGP card and what will it do for my computer and monitor?
How
can
I find out if my Performance 1400 has an AGP slot?
Thanks again for your comments,
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Leer
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| Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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Boxdan476,
Thank you for your comments. This information is very helpful. I am
learning good information about LCD screens.
Leer
"boxdan476" <fatman@littleboy.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | 3 main gauges you want to look at: contrast (>500:1 or equal), Brightness
at
least 250 (270 better), and to a less extent response time (<25ms). Dot
pitch means little and most have refresh rate of 60MHz. LCDs work best at
the "native resolution" i.e. 1024X1280, etc. running it at any other
resolution gives lousy quality. You want to consider the manufacturer's
warranty policy on the backlight and "dead pixel policy", if you get a
screen with enough dead pixels that it is noticeable it cannot be fixed,
you
must return it or live with it. Various vendors have a range of return
policies based on the degree of dead pixels. Some things to consider at
least.
--
Boxdan476
"Chance proposes, death disposes." -AFRICAN GENESIS
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:fWOAb.4429$PJ1.982@twister.socal.rr.com...
Thank you for you comments. You have been very helpful. I looked at a
Sharp
and a Samsung the other day. They both looked very nice.
Leer
"Edward J. Neth" <ejn63@netscape.com> wrote in message
news:tJMAb.39101$op.14520@newssvr31.news.prodigy.com...
The AGP card is the video card. You do have an AGP slot and the video
can
be upgraded.
The more expensive flat panels use digital connectors - if your
current
card
doesn't have one, you can use an adapter if there's no analog (VGA)
input
on
the flat panel.
At one point, digital was clearly superior to VGA analog - now,
they're
probably about even in picture quality. I have a Sharp LCD flat panel
with
both DVI-I and VGA - and an ATI card with both outputs. There's no
difference in the image, no matter which I use.
"Leer" <nexttttime@earthnetremoveThis.com> wrote in message
news:QGMAb.1857$R9.1305@twister.socal.rr.com...
Michael,
Thank you for your help and support.
What is an AGP card and what will it do for my computer and monitor?
How
can
I find out if my Performance 1400 has an AGP slot?
Thanks again for your comments,
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Fishface
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| Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: Recommendations for LCD Monitor |
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boxdan476 wrote:
| Quote: | 3 main gauges you want to look at: contrast (>500:1 or equal),
Brightness at least 250 (270 better), and to a less extent response
time (<25ms).
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So, what you are saying to only buy the current state of the art,
or better-- correct? I'm surprised you didn't recommend a
minimum size of perhaps 20" or better as well... |
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