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Monitor envy...

August 22, 2002 7:50:17 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I decided to go ahead and get a new (cheap) monitor and I was wondering what to look for. Mostly I want bigger, but now I see that includes ont only 1024 X 768 but one size even bigger. Both are affordable for me.. Is bigger better? I have seen some in stores that are kind of rounded and the clarity and color seems a little off... what do I check for to avoid that?

Thanks for any suggestions!
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Reply #1 August 22, 2002 7:54:52 PM
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I think all monitors will handle 1024x768. Most will handle more. Just make sure it's at least a .24dpi or less. .23, .21 is better.

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Reply #2 August 22, 2002 7:58:03 PM
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Thanks. I see all kinds of notations on the site that is selling them and I don't know what eveything means. what is a dpi?
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Reply #3 August 22, 2002 7:58:20 PM
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Thanks. I see all kinds of notations on the site that is selling them and I don't know what eveything means. what is a dpi?
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Reply #4 August 22, 2002 8:00:03 PM
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OOPS... OOPS... Note to self... "DO NOT DOUBLE CLICK THAT SUBMIT BUTTON...EVER!"
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Reply #5 August 22, 2002 8:04:32 PM
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Oh... dot pitch?

so this one is out then.

Dot Pitch (mm): 0.26

OK... more looking around. Thanks a lot WiseOldMan!
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Reply #6 August 22, 2002 8:19:36 PM
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GM. The smaller the # the better the image. My monitor is a few years old and it will handle 640x480 to to 1280x1024. So do not worry about that. Mine is a .26: my other one is a .21. I have no problems with the .26. That is your dot pitch. But if you get one of those bargin monitors be careful because I've seen them in the .3+ range. Tends to get fuzzy.

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Reply #7 August 22, 2002 8:19:41 PM
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sigh.... > It seem that as dot pitch number decreases, $$$$ increases! This is going to take more shopping than I thought. I guess maybe rebuilt ones.

Thanks again, WiseOldMan. You keep saving me from mistakes!
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Reply #8 August 22, 2002 8:24:13 PM
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HEH... it is the image that is important to me. I really love pretty things. That is why I love this place so much (and you all are so nice!).

I notice the cheaper ones at that place are saying UNSPECIFIED.. for dot pitch. I imagine that means big like 3+.
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Reply #9 August 22, 2002 8:24:23 PM
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Yes GM. The smaller the pitch the higher the $$$. But like I said I'am comfortable with the .26. For what I do it's ok. You should still beable to get one for under $200 That is a 17in monitor.

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Reply #10 August 22, 2002 8:25:09 PM
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Nokia, Sonny and Mitsubitsi with super flat tube are the best, (there are some other monitors that they have the Mitsubichi Diamontron or the super flat Sonny tubes, these are fine too).
17" to 19" are ok for non professionals and they have all the resolutions.
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Reply #11 August 22, 2002 8:28:41 PM
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Thanks much W.O.M.... I'll keep looking. I want to fix up my old computer for my sister if she will take it. She is really paranoid about them, but I have gotten her to play cards and even send an email to my brother. I think it could be a good therapeutic tool... Only I don't feel comfortable letting her poke around in my own stuff.
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Reply #12 August 22, 2002 8:31:59 PM
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Thanks Nikos! That was another thing that was stumping me... brand names. I have copied all this stuff on a turbo note, and I am going back shopping!
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Reply #13 August 22, 2002 8:33:31 PM
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I know what you mean GM. I do not like anyone touching my computer. Good luck on your hunt.

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Reply #14 August 22, 2002 9:44:44 PM
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Check out the NEC MiltiSync FE700 line http://www.necmitsubishi.com/products/home/nec_index.cfm. They have nice flat screens, low dot pitch, and are resonably priced. I've had mine for a few years now with no problems at all.

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Reply #15 August 22, 2002 9:53:28 PM
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The FE700 (17")is one of the ones I use along with the 990 (19"). These monitors are excellent quality for the price. (I bought the FE700 rebuilt for 100 bucks Canadian.)

The 990 was bought new for just over 400 bucks.
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Reply #16 August 22, 2002 9:59:17 PM
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I use Samsung they are cheaper than sony and as good
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Reply #17 August 22, 2002 10:02:39 PM
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I have a ADC Spectrum &glr and a Proview. Both work fine.

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Reply #18 August 22, 2002 10:41:36 PM
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I have a cheap Viewsonic and perfectly happy with it. At work, the guy next to me has a Sony screen, and frankly, I don't see the difference.
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Reply #19 August 22, 2002 10:44:08 PM
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GM I went LCD and love it.Samsung 17",had to save for it but well worth it.

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Reply #20 August 22, 2002 10:52:56 PM
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I got a HP 17 inch monitor mx70. It came bundled with my system.

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Reply #21 August 22, 2002 11:53:20 PM
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Thanks everyone! I have compiled all this onto one turbonote, and tomorrow I will make a call to the gateway people. I am still limited to that credit card, but I know they have a rebuilt section. I won't be able to see what they are talking about, but I will have your information in front of me. Voice to voice, they are a lot nicer than pixel to pixel over the internet (I sure wish I didn't have dialup so I could see what they are talking about though).
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Reply #22 August 23, 2002 4:00:14 AM
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LCDs are good because they have low Brightness levels
alot of dark flat spots
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Reply #23 September 1, 2002 5:43:31 AM
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Ah well, my new 17 inch, .25 dpi gateway brand (no other choice there) monitor is coming! I was tracking it through UPS and it got stuck in California (so I guess that means I won't get to have it until after the holiday). It is a second day delivery guarentee and it has been in California for at least two!

Thanks for the advice... they were going to send me a .28 dpi and I wouldn't have known to check that. Then I will reformat the other one and sell it if I can.
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Reply #24 September 1, 2002 11:40:29 PM
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GM- I know that if the post office doesn't deliever as promised you can get your money back. Maybe UPS does the same thing. Remember, that second day not counting weekends or holidays. I hope you get it Tuesday.

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Reply #25 September 2, 2002 1:59:31 AM
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Thanks WOM. I am anxious to get it. I increased the resolution on my monitor to see what 1024 looks like, and now everything kind of looks wrinkled. Also things look a little yellow...
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