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LCD screens
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carpetbelly
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I bought a dell 20" widescreen TFT and it's lovely!!! I do a reasonable amount of programming and can get a load of code on screen! very nice!
carpetbelly
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well, still want to look for good contrast, response times 16ms or quicker even if you're not gaming it's nice to have a screen that won't ghost or anything like that.
There's a lot of choice out there and it really depends on what you're looking for and how much you want to spend (doesn't everything).
I personally either wanted a widescreen TFT or something that could go to 1600*1200 on resolution, both cost a reasonable amount.
Dell TFT's are lovely (and I don't do Dell normally). As I said above I use mine for programming and mainly video editing. Was tempted down a duel 19" Dell setup but I opted for the 20" widescreen and glad I did. Offers more than enough for what I need.
There's a lot of choice out there and it really depends on what you're looking for and how much you want to spend (doesn't everything).
I personally either wanted a widescreen TFT or something that could go to 1600*1200 on resolution, both cost a reasonable amount.
Dell TFT's are lovely (and I don't do Dell normally). As I said above I use mine for programming and mainly video editing. Was tempted down a duel 19" Dell setup but I opted for the 20" widescreen and glad I did. Offers more than enough for what I need.
Generally, you want to get an LCD with an active matrix (TFT), low response times (below 15ms), high contrast ratio (600:1 or better preferred) and small dot pitch (below 0.30). In your case, the contrast ratio and dot pitch might be the most important.
I like the Samsungs, particularly the 915N. There are a lot of other good monitors out there, however, and you can find reviews all over the place on the net ( LG and Viewsonic are some other brands I recommend.
You can google search on these features to learn more about their significance...
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
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I like the Samsungs, particularly the 915N. There are a lot of other good monitors out there, however, and you can find reviews all over the place on the net ( LG and Viewsonic are some other brands I recommend.
You can google search on these features to learn more about their significance...
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
jsilveira,
As this will be very subjective, as the posts indicate, I can only offer one bit that you might find useful/interesting.
Consider getting & running a dual Monitor setup. If you pogram and do a substantial amount of WEB generation, it is wonderful to be able to have different displays active at the same time. If you use an interactive prog like DreamWeaver for instance, you can view the results as you code. I find that there are many other advantages.
Just a consideration.
rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all
As this will be very subjective, as the posts indicate, I can only offer one bit that you might find useful/interesting.
Consider getting & running a dual Monitor setup. If you pogram and do a substantial amount of WEB generation, it is wonderful to be able to have different displays active at the same time. If you use an interactive prog like DreamWeaver for instance, you can view the results as you code. I find that there are many other advantages.
Just a consideration.
rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all
I purchased the LCD Jimbuddy is referring to from Circuit City online.. had a $50.00 mail in rebate on it, so $249.00. Its a beauty..looking to buy another one in a couple months, and the waranty gives you a warm fuzzy feeling 
knowing you shouldn't have to buy another monitor for 3 yrs.
knowing you shouldn't have to buy another monitor for 3 yrs.One thing to look out for (ask the question, very carefully) is how many pixels have to die before they swap under warranty. This varies greatly. Also see if they have to be consecutive, 3 dead pixels in one place is far more annoying than 3 scattered on the edges. And see what they mean by dead. You may find provided the screen has 100% coverage, then it's not a problem, even if all the pixels are red!
Stu..
Only the truly stupid believe they know everything.
Stu.. 2004
Stu..
Only the truly stupid believe they know everything.
Stu.. 2004
Yeah, given that perspective, buying online is certainly more risky than going to a retail store where you can test it first plugging it in before you leave.
I believe Newegg.com for example, won't accept any returns unless there are 8 or more dead pixels. Hell, even if it only has one dead pixel before I leave CompUSA, my wallet's staying in my back pocket!
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~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
I believe Newegg.com for example, won't accept any returns unless there are 8 or more dead pixels. Hell, even if it only has one dead pixel before I leave CompUSA, my wallet's staying in my back pocket!
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
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