[nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors

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David Mangani wrote:
> Hey all,
> Little update on the monitor situation. After reading, looking and
> shopping I made the plunge. I decided to purchase the model that pete
> talked about,
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112006
>
> Funny thing is that I had actually been looking at this model due to
> the price/feature set. Without repeating everything Pete said, I'll
> simply say that so far it is great! I see one dead pixel in the upper
> left corner. I can only see it if I really look for it. Over all its
> been a great upgrade! The more I thought about using this nice new
> monitor with my old GF2 analog card the more I wanted one with digital
> output so I also ordered a low end Nvidia digital card. I got a
> GeForce6200A. I'm sure it sucks for gamers but is a huge improvement
> over what I had. The improvement going from analog to digital is very
> noticeable. WOW. My one complaint is that the monitor did NOT come
> packaged with a DVI cable. I had to purchase that separately. The
> increase in real estate is wonderful going from 15" to 20" was
> amazing. Thanks again for all your help.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> On 1/10/07, paul costa <paul at paulcosta.com> wrote:
>> K Olkowski wrote:
>> > Just saw the thread.
>> >
>> > One thing I can add is this: the proof is in the pudding. It sounds
>> > like you have made your decision based on research and user
>> > testimonials. However, I still recommend that you check out your
>> > choices of monitors in actual use if they're available at any of the
>> > consumer electronics stores. This is why I'm a die-hard NEC fan in
>> > general.
>> >
>> > BThW, I'll take a Trinitron tube over an LCD any day. LCDs still
>> > appear a bit pixelated and "fake" to me. And you can't beat the black
>> > levels. However, it would be nice to have significant reduction in
>> > power consumption.
>> >
>> > In summary, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
>> >
>> > David Mangani napisa?(a):
>> >> 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
>> >>
>> I too suggest that u check out the monitors first hand, thats how I knew
>> that the widescreen format wouldn't work for me.
>> Also I saw a Samsung syncMaster 204B that I eventually bought.
>>
>> I disagree with Olkowski, however. I have two triniton 21" flat crts,
>> and even though the black may be blacker,
>> the other advantages of lcd's outweigh the disadvantages.
>> Why do u think lcd's are so popular
>>
>> Iwould only use crt's if I had a specific need for their advantages
>> (refresh rate and blackness)
>>
>> Like I said before, check out the 20" Samsung syncMaster 204B. U
>> wouldn't be disapointed
>>
>> paul at paulcosta.com
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I left this thread live cause I wanted to get a DVI cable myself and
test it, or at least test it further because I have a strange, what must
be, an X problem.
Dave, what resolution are you using with the monitor on the DVI cable?
My problem is, with an analog cable I can use 1680x1050 resolution just
fine, looks fantastic. However, when I use the DVI cable, the max
resolution I can use is 1400x1050! I've seen that there is 2 slightly
different refresh rates for the analog vs digital on the monitor, using
the specs right from the manu. When I use the DVI cable and try to do
1600x1050, the monitor just says out of range and when I'm ssh'd into
the box to read the logs, the X log says all is well and doing
1600x1050! Any ideas what could be goin on here anyone? TIA
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