-=PCTechTalk=- Re: LCD Guru's - what about this monitor?
- From: "Tech Rose - LoveBytes" <TechRose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:28:49 -0700
Hi Rudy,
Keep in mind that you have to have a DVI port in order to plug in the
monitor you buy and use it as digital.
My old computer (which I am using as my NEW one is STILL in the shop...
grrr!) only has one DVI slot and one VGA slot.
My new computer has two DVI slots on the graphics board and I think one DVI
and one VGA on the second card I had added (so I could have 3 monitors)
I agree about the refresh rate. that is fast..and..also the contrast ratio
is important.
Enjoy having multiple monitors. Once you have them you will never want to
have ONLY one.. tee hee. It does not take a lot to get spoiled!
Happy computing.
Rose
----- Original Message -----
From: "rudy" <rudylopeznc@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 1:54 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: LCD Guru's - what about this monitor?
Hi Rose..
I like the specs of the monitor you listed, love the 2ms response time.
And I really appreciate you adding that info about the DVI port as I have
read that when plugging a LCD into a Analog or DVI, you will not see much of
a difference except on certain applications but to you, it is a huge
difference..so thanks! I am looking to get a 22" since the Samsung that I
hae is 19" and the 22" is wide screen. And I agree with you on the
warranty...When I bought my Samsung SyncMaster 912n, it came with a 5 year
warranty I think as it is still under warranty for 2 years, thanks much for
you advice and I love LCD...take care
Rudy
P.S This is what I was told:
LCDs dont refresh. yea sure your monitor properties says "60hz"
but thats just the speed at which the vidcard sends update data to the
monitor. LCD monitors "update" the pixels, if they change.
that said, get the lcd with the fastest RESPONSE rate you can.
see, lcds dont refresh, they update. big difference in the mechanics of it.
the short of it is, if a pixel changes, it responds to the change and,
changes it. if it doesnt change, it leaves it alone. this changing is
measured as the response rate.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tech Rose - LoveBytes" <TechRose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:28 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- LCD Guru's - what about this monitor?
>I personally would recommend the LG monitor I bought.
> It is at Fry's Computers.....
>
> It is a LG 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor. It is $269. no rebates. (The 19"
> is $239 - no rebates also &3000:1 contrast ratio)
> It has both VGA & DVI inputs.
>
> Native Resolution: 1680x1050
> Brightness: 300nits
> CONTRAST RATIO: 3000:1
> Response Time: 2ms Pixel Pitch: 0.258x0.258
> Viewing Angle: 170/170 Inputs: D-sub & DVI-D
>
> Frys item # is 5175336
>
> go to www.Frys.com and enter the item number if this link does not work.
> http://shop2.outpost.com/%7B2AgSlILxNttwRf9F4APy5Q**.node1%7D/product/5175336;jsessionid=2AgSlILxNttwRf9F4APy5Q**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
>
> You will notice above, the contrast ratio is 3 THOUSAND to 1!
>
> I have this monitor.
> I have one currently plugged into a VGA port and one into a DVI port.
> While the VGA looks good and is much better than my old VGA monitor, it is
> a far cry from the one plugged into the DVI port. It is like night and
> day! The colors are so much more vibrant. You can see much more detail!
>
> I do not need to have a light on while I am using the monitor! When I get
> my new computer back...from Fry's replacing the motherboard, I will have
> both monitors plugged into DVI slots and I am wondering if my glasses,
> transitions(?) (which go dark in the sunshine) may go dark on me from the
> light of the monitors....lol!
>
> As for the response time and viewing angles..they are much better than my
> old one.
>
> I would highly recommend this monitor. Also, if you live where there is a
> Fry's Computer Store, I would also buy the 5 yr warranty. I know most
> folks feel they are a waste of money. But, I feel it is buying peace of
> mind. For 5 years I know I do not have to worry about the monitor. I
> believe it comes with a one yr manufacturer's warranty. (If you buy the 5
> yr warranty, it is still 5 yrs, but you bring it to Fry's and they either
> fix or repair it. (If it dies in the first yr, you could get the
> manufacturer to replace it, but that involves shipping it, etc.)
>
> No matter what monitor you purchase... Enjoy! Have a wonderful time.
> Rose
>
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