[nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors

[K Olkowski]

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 napisał(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
> 
> 
> 
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