[nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors

[David Mangani]

Hi,
I am using the DVI cable at a resolution of 1680x1050 ( looks fab! ).
I am currently running Ubuntu edgy and it simply worked with the DVI
cable. When I first connected the monitor using the analog cable I did
have to reset the resolution, but other than that I did rerun  "sudo
dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg" The monitor was correctly identified
and the refresh rate and correct resolutions were picked up. It simply
"worked for me. Did you run the xserver reconfigure utility?

On 1/25/07, Cyber Source <peter at thecybersource.com> wrote:
> 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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