LCD monitors

[KenWittlief]

Originally Posted by Bcahn836

The only thing with LCDs is that you have to run anything higher than windows 98, which for 99% of us that isn't a problem. If you run windows 98 or less on a lcd then it will ghost very badly, however this isn't a problem if you use a CRT.


I am pretty sure this won't be an issue, but just my $0.02.

how can this be? the monitor only sees whats coming out the VGA cable - it has no way of knowing what operating system your PC is running.

?!?!

[JVN]

Originally Posted by ahecht

I personally have a Dell 1905FP which I love (if you find coupons, you can get them for as low as $300).

The Dell FP1905 is a GREAT Screen.
Those are the ones we use primarily for our products at RackSolutions.
http://www.racksolutions.com/rackmount-monitor.shtml

They are also a Navy standard, and as such, they've had us design a lot of ruggadized mounting for that particular screen.
http://www.racksolutions.com/rugged/...nitor-19.shtml
http://www.racksolutions.com/rugged/...nitor-19.shtml

I've also got 2 of them on my desk at work.

JV

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by robot180

After some more research, I found one problem that was mentioned about some LCD monitors in some customer reviews. A few people complained of "burn out".

Jon,
The correct term is "burn in" and is a holdover from regular CRT type screens. With those devices, the constant bombardment of the screen with electrons caused heating of the phosphor and discoloration. In CRT's this is semi permanent condition that can be repaired with a full white screen for several hours. It doesn't make it better, it simply makes the whole screen the same discoloration. On LCD's the same kind of heating takes place and as liquid crystals are temp sensitive they exhibit a memory effect. After the screen has sufficient time to cool all the crystals down to the same temp, the effect dissipates. A screen sitting on the same high contrast video for days and weeks on end will pick up permanent "burn in".
Plasmas are the worst of the bunch, in that bright spots tend to cause more depositation of cathode material on the faceplate. Think of it as smoke adhering to the inside of the glass faceplate. The only fix is to remove the face and clean the glass. Since this is still impossible, plasmas for all their other benefits are not the display of choice. As the "smoke" gathers on the glass, resolution and apparant focus degrades.

[Mike AA]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

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Plasmas are the worst of the bunch, in that bright spots tend to cause more depositation of cathode material on the faceplate. Think of it as smoke adhering to the inside of the glass faceplate. The only fix is to remove the face and clean the glass. Since this is still impossible, plasmas for all their other benefits are not the display of choice. As the "smoke" gathers on the glass, resolution and apparant focus degrades.

Hmm, scratch that idea off my list of items to buy soon. I'll get a large LCD or CRT

-Mike

[robot180]

In case anyone was wondering, my LCD monitor is still working out perfectly. I did not have a single problem with burn in or anything else. There is only one issue now. I just got a new laptop that is wide screen. I have been using it for about three days straight. Just now I turned on my desktop with the LCD monitor and while this monitor has better color than the laptop it is hard to get used to this normal aspect ratio. The wide screen was very easy to get used to. I have determined that wide screen is more natural than the normal aspect ratio, at least for me. It seems awkwardly tall and skinny. I would strongly recommend getting a wide screen if anyone is planning to get a new laptop or something.

[Travis Hoffman]

I've got a 19" Hyundai Imagequest L90D+ (yes, Hyundai) LCD on my computer desk at home and a 32" Hyundai LCD HDTV hanging on my wall just to my right. Both are amazing, and received many good reviews on newegg.com. I especially like the 19", which now sells for $240! Can't beat that. Plus, it has a DVI connection, includes a DVI cable, and has a rotating screen for webpage viewing.

32" LCD + Battlefield 2 = *drool* Plus, I can watch the Indians in HD on the 32" whilst I peruse CD on the 19". Lots of flexibility.

If you aren't fixated on buying brand name (although they have those too), you can find some great deals on newegg.com. Just be sure to purchase the items that have lots of positive reviews.

[Stephen Kowski]

Originally Posted by JVN

The Dell FP1905 is a GREAT Screen.
Those are the ones we use primarily for our products at RackSolutions.
http://www.racksolutions.com/rackmount-monitor.shtml

I've got to echo the sentiments for Dell monitors, I have been using a Dell 2001FP for about 2-3 years and I have yet to have a single issue along with a picture (btw i leave my monitor on all the time and have yet to experience burn in)

You can normally find dirt cheap Dell monitors on eBay (it is where I bought my dad's birthday present (2001FP) a year or so ago (he also loves the monitor and has yet to have a single issue).

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...le=Dell+2001FP

[fimmel]

hi ive got 3 regular crt monitors (2x17" and 1X15") eventually im gonna get 3 17" lcd or if i can find a good deal 2 17" and a 20 or 23 inch for the middle one.

[Cody Carey]

I have about a 25" CRT right next to a 17" one, and although the 25" weighs about 100 lbs and the 16" weighs 50LBS, I'm not complaining... because I got both of them for free.


I've had to work at a friends house, and he has a 15" lcd... It was squares-ville switching to a smaller monitor, even for a day, so if you do You'll never forgive yourself if you do.

[Richard Wallace]

Dell 1907FP works well for me.

[David55]

I use 2 17" LCD monitors, one Sony and one Samsung. I find it very convenient for video editing and web browsing. Hopefully next year I will also get some CAD usage out of it (better start learning).

I really don't understand how people can dual monitor with 2 different monitor sizes. I would go crazy using a 17" and a 19" right next to each other.

Here is my setup:

(I know my desktop looks empty, but wait until you press start. That's the real reason I have 2 monitors )

[Ryan Dognaux]

As others have said, 17" LCD Monitors are incredibly inexpensive right now. They're the way to go if you're looking to save money, as for every couple inches you go up you'll probably increase the price in about a hundred dollars or more.

I'm using a Polyview 17" LCD screen and it has worked great for gaming and everyday use since I purchased it (about a year ago).

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by robot180

I have determined that wide screen is more natural than the normal aspect ratio, at least for me. It seems awkwardly tall and skinny. I would strongly recommend getting a wide screen if anyone is planning to get a new laptop or something.

Widescreen monitors (16:9) are closer to the golden ratio than regular (4:3) monitors.

4:3 monitor:



16:9 monitor:



Golden Ratio (1.618:1):

[Mazin]

I don't have enough desk space to go dual. Darn. I've got more than plenty gfx cards (2 single + 1 dual monitor gfx card).

Burn in on plasmas is mostly relegated to older models; newer ones hardly suffer from the problem (unless you decide to display the same immobile text for days on end).

For LCDs, my biggest gripe in my field of computer graphics is that some have poor light gray performance. On mine, light grays are indistinguishable from whites unless a drastically change the gamma.

Most people don't need super low pixel response time. I definitely would get something with a res of 1280 x 1024. 1024 x 768 is like, so 1990s.

[ahecht]

Originally Posted by Richard

Dell 1907FP works well for me.

I'm still upset that Dell replaced the 1905 with the 1907. While the 1907 has a much faster response time, it only has 6-bit color depth (instead of 8-bit on the 1905) and a smaller viewing angle.