[nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors

Cyber Source peter at thecybersource.com
Thu Jan 25 16:38:03 EST 2007


David Mangani wrote:
> 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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>
I'm running Dapper, about to upgrade quickly. I ran the dpkg-reconfigure
as well, same stuff. Can you have a peak in your x file or send me a
copy of it so I can see what it set?
I have some other boxes here that are running edgy with digital monitors
and they are jammin. Thanks
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