Comments on: Upgrading to a bigger computer monitor http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/ A technology blog covering software, mobile phones, gadgets, security, the Internet and other relevant areas. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:34:36 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: deny.de http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-221605 deny.de Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:22:22 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-221605 make sure you have a great graphic card :D make sure you have a great graphic card :D

]]> By: Tobey http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219670 Tobey Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:41:05 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219670 Martin, I'm very satisfied with my (black-silver) Asus MB19TU which I've been using for about half a year now. Though, it's a 19" only but great enough for all my work as well as entertainment. http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10&l2=86&l3=355&l4=0&model=1378&modelmenu=1 If you do insist on a larger screen, check out the other models (got no experience with em): http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10 Martin,
I’m very satisfied with my (black-silver) Asus MB19TU which I’ve been using for about half a year now. Though, it’s a 19″ only but great enough for all my work as well as entertainment.

http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10&l2=86&l3=355&l4=0&model=1378&modelmenu=1

If you do insist on a larger screen, check out the other models (got no experience with em):

http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10

]]> By: rruben http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219628 rruben Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:45:09 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219628 I am also looking for a new screen and I think I will buy a Samsung SyncMaster 20" or 22" depending on how much I have to spent at the time I buy it. I just love the screens from samsung, not only because of the quality but also because the whole screen just looks awesome. I am also looking for a new screen and I think I will buy a Samsung SyncMaster 20″ or 22″ depending on how much I have to spent at the time I buy it. I just love the screens from samsung, not only because of the quality but also because the whole screen just looks awesome.

]]> By: Seth B http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219603 Seth B Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:10:41 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219603 I have a 24'' HP 2408 with the gloss coating screen. Thus far, I've had no problems and I LOVE the way the screen looks. Has the nice '90 degree tilt' feature which is kinda nice for documents, though I don't use it much. Honestly, though, I'd say go with the 22" for cost purposes, or just wait a bit longer. The new display ports and LED tech is coming out soon, and that'll change the price of a good monitor. I have a 24” HP 2408 with the gloss coating screen. Thus far, I’ve had no problems and I LOVE the way the screen looks. Has the nice ‘90 degree tilt’ feature which is kinda nice for documents, though I don’t use it much.

Honestly, though, I’d say go with the 22″ for cost purposes, or just wait a bit longer. The new display ports and LED tech is coming out soon, and that’ll change the price of a good monitor.

]]> By: noneck http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219479 noneck Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:02:46 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219479 I have a hanns-g 22" Wide, 1080p HD, 1680x1050, 5ms response and 1000:1 contrast ratio. Haven't had 1 problem with it, no dead pixels and its BIG. Easy on the pockets too at just 259.99!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254020&Tpk=hanns%2bg%2b22 I have a hanns-g 22″ Wide, 1080p HD, 1680×1050, 5ms response and 1000:1 contrast ratio. Haven’t had 1 problem with it, no dead pixels and its BIG. Easy on the pockets too at just 259.99!!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254020&Tpk=hanns%2bg%2b22

]]> By: Steve http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219411 Steve Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:52:36 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219411 My one suggestion is to get a size where the resolution you wish to use will look sharp and clear. For instance, a few years ago, a former company was switching from CRT to LCD (non-wide format). 19" was desirable to most people 'cuz it's bigger. To my eyes, however, a 17" was sharper, since the max res was 1280x1024. With that res in 19", I could practically see the dots. As before, there is such a thing as "too big" with wide formats. To me, there's no sense in a 24" if the best you can drive it at is 1400x900. I'd love to have 1920x1200, but the machine I have at work won't come close. It's only because of the adapter in the Dell docking station that I can do 1600x1050 on my Dell E228WFP. The laptop itself only puts out 1400x900. Bottom line, don't let your monitor dwarf your video card. My one suggestion is to get a size where the resolution you wish to use will look sharp and clear.

For instance, a few years ago, a former company was switching from CRT to LCD (non-wide format). 19″ was desirable to most people ‘cuz it’s bigger. To my eyes, however, a 17″ was sharper, since the max res was 1280×1024. With that res in 19″, I could practically see the dots.

As before, there is such a thing as “too big” with wide formats. To me, there’s no sense in a 24″ if the best you can drive it at is 1400×900.

I’d love to have 1920×1200, but the machine I have at work won’t come close. It’s only because of the adapter in the Dell docking station that I can do 1600×1050 on my Dell E228WFP. The laptop itself only puts out 1400×900.

Bottom line, don’t let your monitor dwarf your video card.

]]> By: Angel http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219387 Angel Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:06:10 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219387 I use a 24" Dell at home and I love it. My main reason for buying it was because it gave me a lot of features for a lower price than a few other monitors I was considering at the time. I use a 24″ Dell at home and I love it. My main reason for buying it was because it gave me a lot of features for a lower price than a few other monitors I was considering at the time.

]]> By: AussieRodney http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219323 AussieRodney Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:51:23 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219323 At work, I have a Dell 24" running native 1920x1200 & I love it. At work, I have a Dell 24″ running native 1920×1200 & I love it.

]]> By: slapjimmy http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219307 slapjimmy Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:29:31 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219307 i've always been a fan of samsung. build quality, specs, warranty support. 24" i'd have a look at the 245B :) http://www.samsung.com/au/products/monitors/tft/tvmonitor/245b.asp?page=Specifications i’ve always been a fan of samsung. build quality, specs, warranty support.

24″ i’d have a look at the 245B :)
http://www.samsung.com/au/products/monitors/tft/tvmonitor/245b.asp?page=Specifications

]]> By: Bob Jones http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219306 Bob Jones Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:27:13 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219306 The 1920×1200 will be great, thats full HD (more infact) of over 1080 pixels. Of course I think most manufacturers add a lot of money just for that reason ... The 1920×1200 will be great, thats full HD (more infact) of over 1080 pixels.

Of course I think most manufacturers add a lot of money just for that reason …

]]> By: Arne http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219304 Arne Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:23:17 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/17/upgrading-to-a-bigger-computer-monitor/#comment-219304 Hi, I am using a Philips Brilliance 23". The monitor was more expensive to buy one year ago, but the quality is great. Playing games is also possible and for regular working I use 1920x120 resolution (looks pin sharp, if you ask me) http://www.eventdv.net/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=38821 Hi, I am using a Philips Brilliance 23″. The monitor was more expensive to buy one year ago, but the quality is great. Playing games is also possible and for regular working I use 1920×120 resolution (looks pin sharp, if you ask me)

http://www.eventdv.net/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=38821

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