[nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors

[Franklin Kumro Jr]

Thats the monitor im going to purchase next week...im glad you like
it. Now I will def get it!

On 1/6/07, Cyber Source <peter at thecybersource.com> wrote:
> David Mangani wrote:
> > Thanks so much for all the input! I have alot of information here! I
> > certainly appreciate all you sharing your thoughts and experiences
> > with me. I have a little time to check some monitors out and do some
> > reading and comparisons. I plan to purchase a new monitor in the next
> > few months ( with tax return monies ). It does seem like my plan to
> > spend $300 maximum may be a bit low to get a "good" monitor. I may
> > limit myself to a 19" pay a bit more than I wanted but get a higher
> > quality unit.
> >
> > Thanks again
> > Dave
> >
> > On 1/5/07, Sam Stern <samstern at samstern.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: nflug-bounces at nflug.org
> >> > [mailto:nflug-bounces at nflug.org] On Behalf Of David Mangani
> >> > Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 07:19 PM
> >> > To: nflug at nflug.org
> >> > Subject: [nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors
> >> >
> >> > Hi all,
> >> >     I have been plodding along with a very good condition but old 15"
> >> > Sony vaio monitor. It came new with my PC around '97 or so. I have
> >> > used it since, handing it down thru 2 other systems. It still works
> >> > great but am looking for something new. Its simply time. I really
> >> > would like something with more elbow room. I'm thinking either 19" or
> >> > 20" LCD. There are so many options, do I need or even want a wide
> >> > aspect ratio monitor? Brightness and contrast ratings... How fast does
> >> > the response time need to be to reduce ghosting? 12ms, 8ms, 5ms? Just
> >> > looking for advice. My current PC video card is still analog ( Nvidia
> >> > GF2 mx 400 ) so it probably needs to accept that input. Should I look
> >> > for one that accepts both analog and digital? If you've any good or
> >> > bad luck with certain brands/models, I'd love some input. Price is
> >> > important, but not the be all end all. If at all possible, I'd love to
> >> > stay in the $200 range. No more than $300 for sure. Never having used
> >> > an LCD monitor, do they simply "work" in Linux ( Ubuntu ) Or do I need
> >> > to do anything special for them to work properly.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks in advance
> >> > Dave
> >> >
> >>
> >> Hi Dave,
> >>
> >> I am in the same boat (I need a new lcd monitor) but have a higher
> >> budget
> >> (US$300). When you decide on a monitor, you need to ask yourself a basic
> >> question: Will I ever want to use this as a TV? IF you do, make
> >> certain he
> >> monitor is HDCP enabled (a form of DRM whose compliance with may, in
> >> later
> >> years, be required to watch TV). The learn more about HDCP see:
> >>
> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Bandwidth_Digital_Content_Protection
> >>
> >> Also, PC world is a nice resource to use when making these choices:
> >>
> >> http://www.pcworld.com/ic/monitors/
> >>
> >> And
> >>
> >> http://www.pcworld.com/article/125652-1/article.html
> >>
> >> HTH,
> >>
> >> Sam S.
> >>
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> >
> I just bought this monitor here, this monitor and price is hard to beat.
> Just came yesterday and I freakin love it!
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112006
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