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I am looking at getting a new monitor this year. I would like to get a monitor with the resolution of 1680x1050. It will either be a 20 inch or 22 inch. This acer looks like a good deal and it seems to be of good quality. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2549197&Tab=2&NoMapp=0[^] I have seen that same monitor at bestbuy but it was not set at its native resolution so I couldn't see how good it really was. What do you think? I would like any advice you have.
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I don't get why everyone is after 16:9 monitors. Visual Studio works best at 4:#, in my book. I have 1600x1200, and it works a treat. I have 2 x 1200x1024 as well ( and room for more, if I ever want to buy more ). I have a Samsung SyncMaster 204B. It still looks great after a year, and when I did get a dead scanline, they sent me a new monitor, right away. I have only good things to say about Samsung monitors.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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I don't get why everyone is after 16:9 monitors. Visual Studio works best at 4:#, in my book. I have 1600x1200, and it works a treat. I have 2 x 1200x1024 as well ( and room for more, if I ever want to buy more ). I have a Samsung SyncMaster 204B. It still looks great after a year, and when I did get a dead scanline, they sent me a new monitor, right away. I have only good things to say about Samsung monitors.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
Samsung has a comparable monitor to the acer for about 50 dollars more. After using a wide screen monitor I really want one. I like the extra horizontal resolution. I will be going with widescreen. I just may go with the samsung if it really offers better quality. I want to use my new monitor for as long as possible. Perhaps I will buy another after a while so I can have the dual screen setup. I have a cheap 17inch ViewSonic and it has been good to me. I bought it just over a year ago. I will use my old monitor for my laptop.
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I am looking at getting a new monitor this year. I would like to get a monitor with the resolution of 1680x1050. It will either be a 20 inch or 22 inch. This acer looks like a good deal and it seems to be of good quality. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2549197&Tab=2&NoMapp=0[^] I have seen that same monitor at bestbuy but it was not set at its native resolution so I couldn't see how good it really was. What do you think? I would like any advice you have.
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Ive not used that one, but I thought I would add that I like the one I have. Its a Belinea 10 20 30 W. The first one I had did develop a fault, but I rang up and a new one was on my doorstep a couple days later.
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Samsung has a comparable monitor to the acer for about 50 dollars more. After using a wide screen monitor I really want one. I like the extra horizontal resolution. I will be going with widescreen. I just may go with the samsung if it really offers better quality. I want to use my new monitor for as long as possible. Perhaps I will buy another after a while so I can have the dual screen setup. I have a cheap 17inch ViewSonic and it has been good to me. I bought it just over a year ago. I will use my old monitor for my laptop.
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Captain See Sharp wrote:
I like the extra horizontal resolution.
But it's 80 pixels more, and you lose more than that in vertical resolution. I don't get it, but if it works for you, then that's cool. My main point was to say that Samsung is a good option.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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Ive not used that one, but I thought I would add that I like the one I have. Its a Belinea 10 20 30 W. The first one I had did develop a fault, but I rang up and a new one was on my doorstep a couple days later.
Yeah, my recommendation was at least in part because of how well they handled my dead scan line. When something goes wrong is when you find out how good a company is.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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Captain See Sharp wrote:
I like the extra horizontal resolution.
But it's 80 pixels more, and you lose more than that in vertical resolution. I don't get it, but if it works for you, then that's cool. My main point was to say that Samsung is a good option.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
Christian Graus wrote:
But it's 80 pixels more, and you lose more than that in vertical resolution.
I know, but its less expensive. I would get a 24 inch widescreen but my budget forbids me from doing so. I could buy one now, but I must save up so I can build a new system later down the road and pay bills.
Christian Graus wrote:
I don't get it, but if it works for you, then that's cool. My main point was to say that Samsung is a good option.
I will definitely consider the Samsung. It was my second choice only because it is a little more expensive.
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I don't get why everyone is after 16:9 monitors. Visual Studio works best at 4:#, in my book. I have 1600x1200, and it works a treat. I have 2 x 1200x1024 as well ( and room for more, if I ever want to buy more ). I have a Samsung SyncMaster 204B. It still looks great after a year, and when I did get a dead scanline, they sent me a new monitor, right away. I have only good things to say about Samsung monitors.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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16:9 is better for multimedia use if that is ever a consideration. And imho when you are talking about screens in the 20-24 range, wide or tall doesn't really matter all that much because there's just so much space either way :)
Space is significantly less important that resolution, IMO.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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I am looking at getting a new monitor this year. I would like to get a monitor with the resolution of 1680x1050. It will either be a 20 inch or 22 inch. This acer looks like a good deal and it seems to be of good quality. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2549197&Tab=2&NoMapp=0[^] I have seen that same monitor at bestbuy but it was not set at its native resolution so I couldn't see how good it really was. What do you think? I would like any advice you have.
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I just picked up a 22" Dell meeting your specs with a 4 year warranty for $279.
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Space is significantly less important that resolution, IMO.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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I am looking at getting a new monitor this year. I would like to get a monitor with the resolution of 1680x1050. It will either be a 20 inch or 22 inch. This acer looks like a good deal and it seems to be of good quality. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2549197&Tab=2&NoMapp=0[^] I have seen that same monitor at bestbuy but it was not set at its native resolution so I couldn't see how good it really was. What do you think? I would like any advice you have.
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Throwing in my vote for the Samsung 226BW. Roommate got one of these a few days ago, and it is absolutely beautiful. It sounds like this is the Samsung monitor you were considering as an alternative earlier in the thread. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096[^] But the quality of LCDs seems to be going up across the board nowadays, so hopefully you'll be happy with whatever you decide. :)
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Throwing in my vote for the Samsung 226BW. Roommate got one of these a few days ago, and it is absolutely beautiful. It sounds like this is the Samsung monitor you were considering as an alternative earlier in the thread. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096[^] But the quality of LCDs seems to be going up across the board nowadays, so hopefully you'll be happy with whatever you decide. :)
Oh man, I got to have that Samsung! The specs exceed my expectations and the price is right. I am definitely going to get that later this year. The price might go down which will be great.
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I don't get why everyone is after 16:9 monitors. Visual Studio works best at 4:#, in my book. I have 1600x1200, and it works a treat. I have 2 x 1200x1024 as well ( and room for more, if I ever want to buy more ). I have a Samsung SyncMaster 204B. It still looks great after a year, and when I did get a dead scanline, they sent me a new monitor, right away. I have only good things to say about Samsung monitors.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
I really like 1200x1600 it lets me see much more code on the screen at one time, and with some of the code I have to work on, and a small font I might be able to see a whole method on the screen at one time. :doh:
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I am looking at getting a new monitor this year. I would like to get a monitor with the resolution of 1680x1050. It will either be a 20 inch or 22 inch. This acer looks like a good deal and it seems to be of good quality. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2549197&Tab=2&NoMapp=0[^] I have seen that same monitor at bestbuy but it was not set at its native resolution so I couldn't see how good it really was. What do you think? I would like any advice you have.
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I was looking at getting one as well over the weekend. I'm looking for a 1920x1200 (i.e 24" widescreen) to fit between my 2 19" 1280x1024. The lowest price one i found was the Acer AL2416WD: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1776111&CatId=2775[^] The reviews indicate that the picture quality is good, but 2 people had them fail within a couple months. Normally not a problem, but everyone seems to agree that Acer support is the worst. Also, a number of people ordered from tigerdirect in the US and complained about service there. The reason i didn't get it here (canada) was that tigerdirect doesn't have a return for this product, if it's bad i have to go through Acer. After reading about others problems there i've held off.
...cmk Save the whales - collect the whole set
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I was looking at getting one as well over the weekend. I'm looking for a 1920x1200 (i.e 24" widescreen) to fit between my 2 19" 1280x1024. The lowest price one i found was the Acer AL2416WD: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1776111&CatId=2775[^] The reviews indicate that the picture quality is good, but 2 people had them fail within a couple months. Normally not a problem, but everyone seems to agree that Acer support is the worst. Also, a number of people ordered from tigerdirect in the US and complained about service there. The reason i didn't get it here (canada) was that tigerdirect doesn't have a return for this product, if it's bad i have to go through Acer. After reading about others problems there i've held off.
...cmk Save the whales - collect the whole set
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You are spoiled rotten. ;P Do you do any gaming?
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Not much, i might do a couple FPS's ever couple years. I liked the Hitman series and just finished FEAR. I'm waiting for Project Offset[^]to become more than vapour-ware. Funny enough the one i play the most is CivII. :) If i'm doing a lot of compiling i'll sometimes fire it up and play durring builds.
...cmk Save the whales - collect the whole set
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I am looking at getting a new monitor this year. I would like to get a monitor with the resolution of 1680x1050. It will either be a 20 inch or 22 inch. This acer looks like a good deal and it seems to be of good quality. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2549197&Tab=2&NoMapp=0[^] I have seen that same monitor at bestbuy but it was not set at its native resolution so I couldn't see how good it really was. What do you think? I would like any advice you have.
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I have the AL2423W[^] (24", 1920x1200) in the same range and highly recommend it. If the one you've chosen is up to the same standards (and there's no reason to expect it won't be, given my experience of Acer) it should be fine. :)
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I don't get why everyone is after 16:9 monitors. Visual Studio works best at 4:#, in my book. I have 1600x1200, and it works a treat. I have 2 x 1200x1024 as well ( and room for more, if I ever want to buy more ). I have a Samsung SyncMaster 204B. It still looks great after a year, and when I did get a dead scanline, they sent me a new monitor, right away. I have only good things to say about Samsung monitors.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
Christian Graus wrote:
I don't get why everyone is after 16:9 monitors. Visual Studio works best at 4:#, in my book. I have 1600x1200, and it works a treat. I have 2 x 1200x1024 as well ( and room for more, if I ever want to buy more ).
I find with 4:3 monitors that I never have sufficient width to dock the displays I want. The code editor just gets "squeazed" too much at the sides, and I end up having to autohide displays - which bugs the hell out of me. I'm currently using an Acer AL2423W 24" widescreen TFT (1920x1200) and believe me once you've worked on that you wouldn't want to go back to a 4:3. :laugh:
Anna :rose: Linting the day away :cool: Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "If mushy peas are the food of the devil, the stotty cake is the frisbee of God"
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I was looking at getting one as well over the weekend. I'm looking for a 1920x1200 (i.e 24" widescreen) to fit between my 2 19" 1280x1024. The lowest price one i found was the Acer AL2416WD: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1776111&CatId=2775[^] The reviews indicate that the picture quality is good, but 2 people had them fail within a couple months. Normally not a problem, but everyone seems to agree that Acer support is the worst. Also, a number of people ordered from tigerdirect in the US and complained about service there. The reason i didn't get it here (canada) was that tigerdirect doesn't have a return for this product, if it's bad i have to go through Acer. After reading about others problems there i've held off.
...cmk Save the whales - collect the whole set
Be careful - the AL2416W doesn't have a DVI input (it's analogue only). The AL2423W (which I have) has both. :cool:
Anna :rose: Linting the day away :cool: Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "If mushy peas are the food of the devil, the stotty cake is the frisbee of God"
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Space is significantly less important that resolution, IMO.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
Christian Graus wrote:
Space is significantly less important that resolution
Damn right - especially with laptops. It's hard to get 15" laptop screens (the biggest you want, IMO) with better than 1400x1050 or 1440x900 these days, but I seem to remember Dell used to do up to 1900xsomething in 15", they definitely did 1600x1200 in 15".