I need a LCD flat-panel monitor. my CRTs are too bulky and take up alot of space. I need the unltimate lowest price. I would need at least a 17", with VGA or DVI (if DVI isnt too expensive) I need it below ~$200 USD if possible. I am not a hardcore gamer, I just need one to save space on my desk.
um, go to ur local best buy and get the 17 inch samsung. its one of their best and its about $225.00 . 8 ms reponse time, lcd, flat panel, etc.... i have the 19 and 17 inch versions of it and their amazing.
lol^ Does color matter? Built in speakers matter? If not, I'd say this personally. But thats just me. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16824205006 Actually now that I look at it, thats about the same thing as my 230 dollar ones i plan on buying, I may save 40 bucks here...
Ahh..heh...well you can always get an extra VGA-to-DVI connector/adapter. wait..maybe I'm wrong and there's only DVI-to-VGA.. hmm.. well can you tell me one thing, what is the difference between DVI and VGA
could someone clarify unto me as to the nature of such adapters? I have not had much experience with them, are there adapters for both types? I know the 7800 comes with adapters, but I am not sure on the nature of such(shouldn't matter, my 9250 which I am replacing has outlets for both, but...)
1. Determine how big a monitor will fit on your desk. If desk space is limited, consider buying a flat-screen monitor. 2. Even if you eventually buy from a mail-order or Web retailer, go to computer stores and check out different monitors in person. 3. Compare features such as antiglare coating, digital controls, built-in microphone, built-in speakers or speaker mounts, USB ports and ease of adjustment. 4. Compare limited warranties. 5. Make your buying decision based on display clarity in the size you want, for the price you want to pay. For typical home and small business use, specifications are irrelevant. Any name-brand monitor sold by a reputable dealer will feature at least the minimum specifications you need: .28 dot pitch, SVGA, noninterlaced and capable of 1,024-by-768 resolution. For gaming or working with graphics, look for a monitor with a refresh rate of at least 75hz at 1,024 by 768 resolution. The display quality of most monitors matches the price. However, if you can't see a difference between two monitors, buy the one that costs less. At the same price, you get much better value from a good 15-inch monitor than a mediocre 17-inch monitor. Most Web pages are created on 17-inch monitors. If you have a 15-inch monitor, you will waste online time scrolling to view everything. The tube size and viewable area of a monitor are not the same. Read system specs carefully. One 17-inch monitor might have a 15.1-inch viewable image, while others might have 16 inches. By U.S. law, the manufacturers and retailers must indicate the actual viewable size, which is measured diagonally, but the viewable area might be in much smaller print than the tube size. Monitors are heavy and therefore expensive to ship. look at the response time (in milliseconds). For gaming or video, you really need something less than 16ms (more than that would look choppy or distorted). If the store does not list or know the response time, it is probably 25ms or higher. This would only be satisfactory if you mostly do word processing and web browsing. be careful of the resolution. A 17 inch monitor with a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 will display more pixel images than a 15 inch 1024 x 768!
DVI = Digital Video Input, like S-Video for TVs. Transfers faster, and sharper/better picture than VGA.
DVI = Digital (like stated above) - Getting a monitor with DVI means you can hook the DVI cable directly to your vidcard and get the pure digital signal, highest quality. A VGA to DVI adapter is mainly for dual monitors, when you have a vidcard that has 2 DVI outlets. and only one DVI Cable.The VGA cable hooked up to the adapter converts the DVI Signal to VGA then back to DVI when it reaches the monitor, losing some signal quality, though it isn't all that noticeable really. And like I always say, LCD monitorts don't use refresh rate, but response time is te key factor when considering a gaming monitor, the faster the better. for best quality use the cable that comes with the monitor, but if you have a DVI capable monitor and don't get the cable, I would suggest buying a cable so you can use the full digital signal instead of converting from DVI to VGA and back to DVI.
