[nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors

[paul costa]

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 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
>>
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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