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LCD's and text

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by LarryB, 2006/10/17.

  1. 2006/10/17
    LarryB

    LarryB Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

    I need to pick up a few 19" LCD VGA monitors for work. Most of our work is text based and clear, sharp text seems to be a weakness of many LCD's.

    Besides reviewing each and every one in person, what can I look for in specifications that would lead me in the right direction.

    From what I gather, dot pitch is important but is an unreliable spec. Response time is unimportant as gaming is not a work activity (though some may disagree).

    Thanks, Larry
     
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    PeteC

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    My CRT's soldier on so I have no first hand experience, but I would suggest that contrast ratio is important - higher the better.
     
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    Rockster2U

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    Hehehe .........

    Nice signature Larry.

    Go with Samsung if you want to be safe. If you have a Sam's close by, they have a 19" widescreen for $199 that is better than most and text will be very good.

    ;)
     
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    TonyT

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    Response time is most important factor.
    If using graphical desktop (XP) w/ flat panels, then go to:
    rt click desktop > Properties
    Appearance Tab > Effects button
    'Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts' > ClearType

    You'll notice a huge difference in quality of text on the screen. Also, MS has a free add on called ClearType Tuner that can be used to adjust fonts appearance w/ more precision for the user.
    http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ClearTypePowerToy.mspx

    You can even turn on ClearType and Tune it using this MS automatic web page:
    http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/tuner/Step1.aspx
     
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    r.leale Lifetime Subscription

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    I'll second Rockster. I have just invested in a Samsung 19" 94V. It's not top of the range, but at 1280 x 1024 the text on screen is excellent, in fact I would say as good as my old CRT.

    Roger:)
     
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    LarryB

    LarryB Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hmmm, Samsung, eh?

    The 94V is apparently a Euro model. Locally, Office Max has a 931B for $220. I may need a model with speakers (as bad as they always are). I'll ck it out.

    Thanks, Larry
     
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    Chiles4

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    It seems that someone's proud of their new rig! Larry, now that you're an expert on Athlon 64 tweaking/overclocking can you give me some advice? :)

    I'm not a flat panel person but Samsung sure seems to have a good rep with them. As a matter of fact they seem to produce excellent PC components - period. The Samsung DVD burner I just bought simply screams quality.

    Gary
     
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  9. 2006/10/18
    LarryB

    LarryB Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Sorry, but what else beside Samsungs? Turns out that it needs to have speakers, too. Samsung only has 2 models, both with TV Tuners ($$$)!!

    Thx, Lar
     
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    ReggieB

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    ViewSonic monitors are always well reviewed. I rate PCPro reviews. They like the Philips 170B7 in 17" monitors. This link points to a labs test for 17" monitors, where the Philips came top.
     
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    LarryB

    LarryB Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks guys. The lab report at PC Pro is great except that I am looking at 19" models instead of 17's. I would imagine that the brand quality would be somewhat consistent across different sizes.
     
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