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New monitor
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:45 am
by Dedman
My monitor took a dump. I am thinking of replacing it with this:
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/4505-3175_ ... et&tag=txt
Comments?
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 12:37 pm
by Arch
How much are you looking to spend? That monitor looks far from fantastic. Bad text quality is the last thing I'd accept in a monitor purchase. Don't skimp on it, its what you're going to be staring at 99% of the time you are using your computer.
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 12:50 pm
by MD-2389
Samsung 900DF.
Thats what I'm getting to replace my CTX 17" monitor as my primary one. I'll keep the CTX as a secondary when I upgrade my GF3 so I can take advantage of having dual monitors.
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 1:51 pm
by Mobius
Samsung 957DF or 955NF.
Viewsonic E95.
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:09 pm
by CDN_Merlin
Viewsonic P95f
I have a Sumsung 955DF and I'm not that thrilled on the refresh rates.
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:17 pm
by BAAL
Viewsonic p90f even better than the one Melin has suggested
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:18 pm
by BAAL
Mobi...are you serious? Viewsonics E series are garbage monitors...
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:23 pm
by CDN_Merlin
Viewsonic p90f even better than the one Melin has suggested
Baal, ever hear of the EDIT feature and also, my name isn't melin.
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 3:03 pm
by BAAL
yeah Mel, just messing with ya
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:36 am
by CDN_Merlin
Ok Ball, remember the lan coming up. You MUST come.
I will force you to come.
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:20 pm
by Capm
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:42 pm
by Mobius
E95 (and the replacement E90) are just fine for budget 19" screens. We have 22 of them at work, and without a doubt, these things have great geometry, good consistent colour and refresh at 85 Hz at 1280x1024 mode.
I was dubious about them at the start, but they have proven consistent performers for well over 18 months. As such, I have no qualms whatsoever about recommending them to people.
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 1:17 pm
by Tetrad
Every KDS I've used was a heap. I'd recommend an NEC or Viewsonic P series. I have a p225f at home, it's pretty good for my purposes.
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:39 am
by Dedman
I ended up getting this.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product ... ode=312816
A bit more than I had intended to spend but I got the required kitchen pass.
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:42 am
by WarAdvocat
/me looks around
LCD for gaming?
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:51 am
by Dedman
I don't game much anymore. Don't have the time. Even when I do, all I play is D3. When I can get back in the mines I guess I will just have to take my chances.
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:50 pm
by MD-2389
12ms response time is pretty damn good man. I doubt you'll see very much ghosting on that sucker.
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 3:13 am
by Tricord
Another vote for NEC here (*pats 22incher).
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:19 am
by Vertigo
MD-2389 wrote:12ms response time is pretty damn good man. I doubt you'll see very much ghosting on that sucker.
Be VERY careful with what you'll buy tho....
This weekend i was sitting next to someone with a 12ms LCD, and i definitely could see some ghosting going on there, while I myself didn't have any ghosting at all on my 20ms panel.
Difference is, his was 12ms response time on average, while mine is 20ms response time maximum.
I'm using a hercules prophetview 920 pro, btw...
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:33 am
by Dedman
If it ghosts it ghosts. It's bought and paid for now anyway. I have tried some racing sims on it and it looks fine.