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Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: funkychicken9000 on February 16, 2007, 19:03:01 PM
I was entertaining the possibilty of getting a new monitor.  My current one is a 17", I was wondering what it would be like to get a nice shiny big one.  

So what should I go for?  I was looking at something along the lines of a 22" widescreen, does that sound sensible?
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Sweenster on February 16, 2007, 19:06:25 PM
the current dell range are impressive

multiple inputs, card reader, usb hub

and they look stunning

this is 24" but look at the spec

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=59234
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: maximusotter on February 16, 2007, 19:10:59 PM
My local Costco has 22" ViewSonics for $300. :shock:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11163877&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: funkychicken9000 on February 16, 2007, 19:21:16 PM
Quote from: Sweensterthe current dell range are impressive

multiple inputs, card reader, usb hub

and they look stunning

this is 24" but look at the spec

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=59234

Why is a standard 22" widescreen cheaper than the ultrasharp 20"?  Other than all the extra features, are the panels the same?  Dont think I could stretch to anything more than the 20" ultrasharp, but Id rather have a bigger one.
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Leon on February 16, 2007, 20:28:48 PM
The ultrasharps have different (better) screens in them and from what Ive seen are worth the extra money... Dell at some point soon are releasing their ultrasharp monitors without all the extra inputs, card reader, usb etc etc for a cheaper price so may be worth waiting for them.

I have a Dell Ultrasharp 2407WFP 24" which Ive had for about 4 months now and I love it, so impressed (use it for PC & 360)

Overclockers (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-009-DE) do it for slightly cheaper with an extra 1 year on the warrenty (Ã,£550)
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Paulus on February 16, 2007, 21:04:38 PM
Quote from: maximusotterMy local Costco has 22" ViewSonics for $300. :shock:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11163877&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=
WOW I would be buying 2 of those if I was in the US. Shame they are about Ã,£280 in the UK  :x
Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Eagle on February 18, 2007, 00:54:32 AM
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QuotePixel Pitch:  0.282mm
Ouch

Which is why Im sticking to my CRT, tvm. :)
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Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: DEViANCE on February 18, 2007, 01:03:22 AM
Quote from: Eagle
QuotePixel Pitch:  0.282mm
Ouch

Which is why Im sticking to my CRT, tvm. :)
 

i dont think they are directly comparable between crts and tfts, but im with you at the moment im happy with my trinitron flatscreen.
Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Eagle on February 18, 2007, 01:11:15 AM
:)  Every LCD/TFT monitor I see - even high-end ones - have such a gash picture.  Im really not convinced about em.  :(
Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: funkychicken9000 on March 21, 2007, 11:52:38 AM
If anyones interested, I went for the Samsung 226BW in the end.

(http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/24-001-096-15.jpg)

Should arrive in a few days.  Cant wait  :twisted:
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Sweenster on March 21, 2007, 11:54:59 AM
how can a monitor be certified for vista?

like having a vista certified powersupply...
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: redneck on March 21, 2007, 12:01:52 PM
shiny plastic case, innit
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Kunal on March 21, 2007, 12:06:01 PM
Quote from: Sweensterhow can a monitor be certified for vista?

like having a vista certified powersupply...

Maybe it has HDMI?
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Beaker on March 21, 2007, 12:07:20 PM
Quote from: redshiny plastic case, innit
itll have bigger buttons with better fading on them...
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: bear on March 21, 2007, 12:10:40 PM
103 inch (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/panasonic-to-ship-103inch-plasma-display-168180.php)
Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: dogbert on March 21, 2007, 13:14:50 PM
I bought myself this one for Christmas, excellent screen for the price.

And very fast display, Ive played Joint Operations, Brothers in Arms, and Quake 3 & 4 and lovely crisp sharp image with no ghosting at all.

http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS20HAWCBQXAA.asp?page=Specifications

http://www.trustedreviews.com/displays/review/2006/08/02/Samsung-SyncMaster-205BW-Widescreen-Monitor/p1

(http://www.trustedreviews.com/images/article/inline/3244-1.jpg)
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Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Chuck Norris on March 21, 2007, 13:46:53 PM
Personally I would have a samsung 21" widescreen monitor, or I would have a samsung le23r71bdx television and use the HDMI or VGA socket for Pc use.
Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: funkychicken9000 on March 21, 2007, 17:05:35 PM
21" is a bit of an oddball size for a tft.  most are 20" or 22" at the mo, both of which operate at the same resolution.

The 226bw that I just ordered is HDCP compliant, which is probably what the vista compatible thing is aluding to.  Cant see it really making a spec of difference to me, unless a mate brings round a ps3/hddvd drive or something :S
Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Cypher on March 21, 2007, 17:39:31 PM
Whatever you go for make sure it is HDCP compliant.  Personally Id consider samsung or dell.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2007/03/15/Samsung_226BW/1.html
Title: Re:Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: White Giant on March 21, 2007, 18:41:57 PM
I got myself this a few months ago :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-006-BE

Amazing tbh, although Ive not seen any other 22" to compare it to.
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: Pete on March 21, 2007, 21:15:26 PM
Quote from: maximusotterMy local Costco has 22" ViewSonics for $300. :shock:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11163877&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=

dunno what theyre like for games or movies but theyre good officey screens. they work better on analog than on dvi for some reason..
Title: Which fancypants TFT?
Post by: bear on March 22, 2007, 06:49:05 AM
Bigger (http://www.square-mag.co.uk/2007/03/20/tecnovision-shows-luxio-205%E2%80%B3hdtv/) :)