New LCD screens...Ummm?? - Page 2

'63Deluxe · 03-03-2007, 07:23 PM

Geez I might have to get another one for that price!

And to think when I got mine I paid wholesale, oh well you have to jump in sometime.

Outbackjack · 03-03-2007, 07:59 PM

You are heading off on the rite foot. Listen to what others have told you, then do some research and then decide for yourself. Me personally, and my kids, all have HP computer gear. Cheap computer gear is just that, cheap. Cheap to buy, but you will be looking to replace it soooo much sooner.

olfella · 03-03-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

Don't tell me they make an LPG LCD?
Uncle Ken

Well, we used to have kero friges....

**Uncle_Ken** · 04-03-2007, 03:33 PM

This is driving me nuts...!!!

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I went to the markets at North Rocks today.
Looking at the various 19 and 20' wide screen monitors I cam across a guy who had a 4:3 next to a wide screen (both 19'). Bugger I was going to get the wide screen but i made the point of standing there for about 10 minutes looking at both. I found it really hard to look at the wide screen.
I am so use to my 21' CRT (4:3) the wide screen looks smaller.
I'm now back to the drawing board looking for a 4:3 format with DVI inputs

AHhhh and I thought this would be simple
Uncle Ken

eb_5litre · 04-03-2007, 05:47 PM

I was the same, widescreen to me just doesnt look right..... I guess you'd get used to it though.
I'm still loving my Viewsonic 20".

AC/DC · 04-03-2007, 10:30 PM

Go to a decent store, and buy the dearest one you can afford.....

After reading a lot of the replies, even I am amazed with some of the replies.....

AC/DC

brenx · 04-03-2007, 11:03 PM

I'd love a widescreen LCD. I'd go a Chimei as well but my 19" HP CRT (semi high end) and my 19" Sun (high end) CRT won't die. My last 17" Sun CRT was around 10yo before it failed and it failed due to a power surge. Power went out and the monitor never turned on ever again.

My mums got a widescreen Benq I think it is? I got used to it real quick. I had her system here for 24hours setting it up.

Least I know some real fancy stuff will be around when I get a new system either at the end of this year or start of next.

There's some good info read TV LCD/Plasma in this thread. I'm keeping my eye on those for future purposes

**Uncle_Ken** · 05-03-2007, 12:08 PM

My other problem is I work with a 21' and 19' 4:3 at work, so I am use to that ratio, never played game on 16:9 either. I think I'm to old in my ways.
I can get a Samsung 940N for $300 but its only VGA connection.

Uncle Ken

ebfalcon13.5 · 05-03-2007, 01:09 PM

goto www.computertarget.com.au they are really cheap and dont get one with a built in tuner because it wont have as many other important features and you can get tv cards for $50 at the computer fair.. i would recommend checking out the BenQ 22' widescreen computer monitor for $470 it is awesome value, 5ms, DVI, etc my friend has one and its amazing.. also if you want to spend $2500 go with the apple cinema 30' HD display there so sexy plus you can use them on your pc

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there is also for $399 another 22' widescreen the brand is AOC has 5ms and dvi but personally i would go with the extra $70 and get a BenQ

Ridin-High · 05-03-2007, 01:24 PM

uncle ken, i use to work in the IT industry for a distributor and i know for a fact that online resellers can offer the most best pricees..... www.fluditek.com.au www.eyo.com.au get the chimei 22" that will make u moist

**Uncle_Ken** · 06-03-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zh-Fairlane

uncle ken, i use to work in the IT industry for a distributor and i know for a fact that online resellers can offer the most best pricees..... www.fluditek.com.au www.eyo.com.au get the chimei 22" that will make u moist

Thanks for this, they are both in Sydney

UK

FASTXR · 06-03-2007, 12:22 PM

This is actually good timing as my CRT monitor died on Friday and I'm now looking for an LCD replacement. I figure I might as well go as big as possible, but try to keep my cost down below $500. I also have the dilemma of choosing between 4:3 and 16:10 ratios. I have no intention of watching movies, so is the only other benefit of widescreen that you can view 2 things (ie documents) side by side? I'm thinking that maybe a 20" 4:3 might be more suitable for me.

**Uncle_Ken** · 07-03-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTXR

This is actually good timing as my CRT monitor died on Friday and I'm now looking for an LCD replacement. I figure I might as well go as big as possible, but try to keep my cost down below $500. I also have the dilemma of choosing between 4:3 and 16:10 ratios. I have no intention of watching movies, so is the only other benefit of widescreen that you can view 2 things (ie documents) side by side? I'm thinking that maybe a 20" 4:3 might be more suitable for me.

Yeah old school for me, 4:3
Any Dell will cost more than $500
UK

Perana · 09-03-2007, 05:07 PM

I'd go 16:10.. some older games don't do widescreen though and are stratched to 16:10 resolution. But most newer ones do.

I went from a 4:3 19" (Samsung 940N) to a 16:10 24" (iMac)... After using it for a couple weeks now im really happy with it so much room to have doc's or programs open side by side and Vid's and DVD's just look great on it, i wouldn't go back to 4:3's..

The Samsung 940N. It is a very decent screen and is avaliable in a DVI in variant aswell. But it doesnt compare to my iMac's screen...

Finally I would stay away from cheap brands like Chimei sp? etc. Having a few cheap ones at work, they just look crap compared to a decent screen.

FASTXR · 09-03-2007, 05:20 PM

Ok, well I've now proved myself a total liar - I've ordered a 22" Dell 16:10!

I realised that as well as having more screen horizontally, it has about the same screen real estate vertically as a 19" screen so I thought what the hell? Figured Dell was also a safer bet than some of the cheapies.

**Uncle_Ken** · 10-03-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FASTXR

Ok, well I've now proved myself a total liar - I've ordered a 22" Dell 16:10!

I realised that as well as having more screen horizontally, it has about the same screen real estate vertically as a 19" screen so I thought what the hell? Figured Dell was also a safer bet than some of the cheapies.

LOL
We have Dells at work and thye have been very good (not that I ever play games at work)
UK

SVR73 · 10-03-2007, 10:20 AM

The X Series Sony Bravia 46 inch LCD we got a month back does have inbuilt HD and the best resolution
However I wouldn't chuck out your 51cm CRT. Sports programs look slightly out of focus or blurry on the LCD. Plus it shows up every defect of VHS and Beta movies and even some laserdiscs

My sister bought a conia cheapie and I reckon it's the best picture I've ever seen.

**Uncle_Ken** · 12-03-2007, 09:55 PM

OK I've spent my $$
Got a spare LCD for my 15 year old (Dell Ultra sharp 19") o a free long term lone and I bought for $359 a:
BenQ FP93G X

Screen Size48.3 cm (19")ResolutionNative SXGA (1280 x 1024)Pixel Pitch 0.294 mmBrightness300 cd/m² (typical)Contrast Ratio700:1 (typical)Response Time2ms grey-to-grey (typical)Display Area376.3 x 301.1 mmDisplay Colours16.2 millionViewing Angle140/135 (CR>=10)Input SignalsD-sub/DVIHorizontal Frequency (KHz)31 - 81 KHzVertical Frequency (Hz)60 - 76 HzVideo Bandwidth (MHZ)135 MHzColour Temperature SettingsReddish/Normal/Bluish + user modePower Consumption60W (max)
Standby Power Consumption <1W @ 120V / <2W @ 240VPower Supply90 - 240 ACFeaturesi-Key Auto Adjustment
Kensington Security Lock
VESA Wall Mounting 100x100 mmAdjustments (UP/DOWN)Tilt (forward/ backward) -5 / +20 degreesDimensions (WxHxD)410 x 404 x 168 mm (H x W x D)Weight5 kgAccessories (Standard)Silver / BlackAccessories (Standard)VGA and DVI cableEmission StandardTCO99
My idea was it should last around 3 to 4 years, after that who knows what monitors will be like, I checked the pixels at the shop (all OK) and Benq are close to me in Sydney if I need to return it.
So I hope that this will last, played MOHAA and happy with the look and feel
of the game, I have a DVI connection now, MS Word and Fireworks is OK, played Pirates of the Caribbean on DVD OK as well.

Uncle Ken

xr8 007 · 13-03-2007, 12:25 PM

JC,,

where did you see this offer?

**Uncle_Ken** · 14-03-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xr6007

JC,,

where did you see this offer?

http://www.excelcomputers.com.au/pdetail.asp?pid=3408

They have shops in Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong and Gosford.
I picked up at Lidcombe

Uncke Ken

**Uncle_Ken** · 24-12-2007, 09:47 PM

Happy Xmas to me.

My sons monitor R.I.P.ed so I gave him mine Benq 19' 4.3 and got this one.

http://www.itestate.com.au/products_...ode=PD00004726

Looking good for 2008

Uncle Ken

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uranium_death · 24-12-2007, 10:19 PM

I have a 19" Samsung 940B. It comes with digital plugs and has a great stand.

Got mine from CPL for 319.

Look to see what local pc stores stock, and type in the name of that monitor followed by "review" and you can read on what people have experienced with that monitor. It helped me out heaps.

Mark351 · 24-12-2007, 10:27 PM

22" Acer Widescreen for $287. Not as speccy as yours though, 2ms response time? Wow.

Thornie · 24-12-2007, 10:53 PM

i have http://www.asus.com.au/products.aspx...40&modelmenu=1
it's damn fine can't see why some of you guys are bagging it for gaming they are exellent, lcd a just a giant leap above crt monitors it aint funny.

**Uncle_Ken** · 25-12-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Death351

22" Acer Widescreen for $287. Not as speccy as yours though, 2ms response time? Wow.

Yeah I liked the specs for the price

Viewable Area 22" Wide, Pixel Pitch 0.282

Brightness 300 cd/m2, Contrast Ratio (Typ) 3000:1

Viewing Angle (H/V) 160 / 160, Response Time 2ms (GTG) and HDCP Support.

UK

**Uncle_Ken** · 25-12-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RaTTuS

i have http://www.asus.com.au/products.aspx...40&modelmenu=1
it's damn fine can't see why some of you guys are bagging it for gaming they are exellent, lcd a just a giant leap above crt monitors it aint funny.

I had no complaints with my old CRT (big old Sony 51cm). Many a happy hour playing Quake, Halflife and MOH.

But I have watched a wide screen plasma for TV now for a few years so I am use to the wide screen.
Plus the the 22" gives me the height I am use to in the 4:3 ratio.