Quick Question On Monitors

Sailor Steve · 08-21-10, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

I don't want to push it, but: think about that resolution though; those TVs look fine with TV signal, but when you display computer graphics on them they quickly show the "big screen, low res" problem... try making a screenshot of a game at something like 1024x768 without any anti-aliasing enabled, and then zoom in to 200%. (assuming a 16" monitor, that gives a reasonable comparison, say 150% zoom for 20")

I have an old 19" CRT that works well but weighs four tons and takes up a huge amount of space. I loaded up some of the many shots I've taken, and at 200% I see what you mean. At 150% it's not so bad. I just keep remembering (and being envious of) people who've said they play using their huge big-screen TVs.

But I'll keep investigating before I make a decision - especially since I'll likely be watching all TV on it as well.

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Originally Posted by stoppro

My inc runs at 1900 by 1200 at 28inches and is much better and they are always on sale somewhere.

How much on sale? $300 is pushing my limits.

stoppro · 08-21-10, 06:53 PM

compusa has it for 249.00last time i looked

Sailor Steve · 08-21-10, 07:00 PM

WOW! I'll definitely be checking that one out! Thanks!

What does everyone else think?

[edit] I do see that most of the reviews mention one dead pixel, though one of them managed to fix it and several others did not have the problem.

[edit 2] After looking around I found the higher-rated Hanns-G 28" at NewEgg for $279. I'm getting excited.

Arclight · 08-21-10, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

But I'll keep investigating before I make a decision

That's all I ever would dare ask; think about want you want and what you need. Too many people just make "ooh pretty colours" decisions when it comes to electronics.

The fact you're planning to use it as TV as well actually makes a very good argument for getting a TV instead of just monitor. Monitors don't have the additional functions a TV offers.

Tricky nowadays with the overlap in functionality.

Sailor Steve · 08-21-10, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

The fact you're planning to use it as TV as well actually makes a very good argument for getting a TV instead of just monitor. Monitors don't have the additional functions a TV offers.

I guess I wasn't clear enough on that. It's just the opposite. I don't watch TV except for favorites, which I buy or borrow on DVD. I'm currently watching Stargate via HULU, so the monitor side is the more important part. The 32" TV really was "Ooooh, pretty!", which is why I started asking questions first.

28" isn't all that much smaller, and the Hanns-G looks like the right one for the right price, so that's my current plan.

stoppro · 08-21-10, 11:28 PM

Yes I got my inc at tiger direct 2years ago when they had them in the store,the price was so good. I was suspect so i made them plug it in before I bought it. turned out all right. playing shv on it right now.I want another hanns or inc but they have to be ordered on line. I like to test them first if I can.but the hann has three year warrenty so I will prob get another this weeksince I saw the same ad you did.I never would have checked if you hadn't mentioned it.

Sailor Steve · 08-21-10, 11:44 PM

WOOHOO! I'm worth something after all!

I agree, the online problem is a pain, but what else can you do? None of the stores in my area have anything comparable.

I recently bought a memory upgrade for my old computer through NewEgg. One of the sticks was bad, but they were very good about getting me a new set within a few days, so I have no complaints about them or their service.

Oh, and the deed is done - I placed my order. Thanks for your help.

And thanks to everybody else! At the risk of repeating myself...

Reece · 08-22-10, 12:20 AM

Do consider the aspect ratio Steve!

Mine is 16:10 and have problems with things like the wide screen mod in SH3, the images are squashed on the sides, this can be overcome with nvidia cards I believe but not with ATI cards, the widescreen mod is centered around 16:9 ratio monitors. Mine is a 24" wide monitor (Samsung 2433BW), great monitor other than the above problem.

Sailor Steve · 08-22-10, 12:29 AM

Too late now.

Considering that the ultimate goal is to play SH5, I'm not too worried. And I still have my square 19" CRT.

08-21-10, 06:53 PM	#2
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	compusa has it for 249.00last time i looked __________________ win 10 64-msi-32gig cosair ddr4-ryzen9-5600evga gtx3060-corsair850watt-2-ssd 500 gig drives 1m2 1tig

08-21-10, 07:00 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WOW! I'll definitely be checking that one out! Thanks! What does everyone else think? [edit] I do see that most of the reviews mention one dead pixel, though one of them managed to fix it and several others did not have the problem. [edit 2] After looking around I found the higher-rated Hanns-G 28" at NewEgg for $279. I'm getting excited. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo Last edited by Sailor Steve; 08-21-10 at 07:34 PM.

08-21-10, 11:28 PM	#6
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	Yes I got my inc at tiger direct 2years ago when they had them in the store,the price was so good. I was suspect so i made them plug it in before I bought it. turned out all right. playing shv on it right now.I want another hanns or inc but they have to be ordered on line. I like to test them first if I can.but the hann has three year warrenty so I will prob get another this weeksince I saw the same ad you did.I never would have checked if you hadn't mentioned it. __________________ win 10 64-msi-32gig cosair ddr4-ryzen9-5600evga gtx3060-corsair850watt-2-ssd 500 gig drives 1m2 1tig

08-21-10, 11:44 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WOOHOO! I'm worth something after all! I agree, the online problem is a pain, but what else can you do? None of the stores in my area have anything comparable. I recently bought a memory upgrade for my old computer through NewEgg. One of the sticks was bad, but they were very good about getting me a new set within a few days, so I have no complaints about them or their service. Oh, and the deed is done - I placed my order. Thanks for your help. And thanks to everybody else! At the risk of repeating myself... __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-22-10, 12:20 AM	#8
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,842 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Do consider the aspect ratio Steve! Mine is 16:10 and have problems with things like the wide screen mod in SH3, the images are squashed on the sides, this can be overcome with nvidia cards I believe but not with ATI cards, the widescreen mod is centered around 16:9 ratio monitors. Mine is a 24" wide monitor (Samsung 2433BW), great monitor other than the above problem. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-22-10, 12:29 AM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Too late now. Considering that the ultimate goal is to play SH5, I'm not too worried. And I still have my square 19" CRT. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo