Name Me A Good Monitor !

343_guilty_spark343_guilty_spark Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17462Members
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Does anyone know a 17" LCD monitor that gives the most bang for its Pound sterling?
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    Anything above 70hrz with a max resolution of at least 1280x1024 is great for a 17 inch monitor.
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  • camel_fetuscamel_fetus Join Date: 2004-08-12 Member: 30547Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Sep 13 2004, 02:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Sep 13 2004, 02:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Anything above 70hrz with a max resolution of at least 1280x1024 is great for a 17 inch monitor. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    like mine that came free with my dell

    1280x1024 75hz
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    Hyundai ImageQuest [insert number] ? I heard they were cheap yet pretty good but I don't have one so I can't say.
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  • 2_of_Eight2_of_Eight Join Date: 2003-08-20 Member: 20016Members
    Look for pixel size (look up close at the monitor - not the numbers), max resolution, max refresh rate (75 at least, 85's good). Warranty <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> My brother got a new one a few days ago, and it completely stopped working after about 4 hours of use. Gave it back... looking for another one now.
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  • DOOManiacDOOManiac Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
    I like my ViewSonic

    I can definately recommend you to *NOT* get a KDS piece of crap though.
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  • Rapier7Rapier7 Join Date: 2004-02-05 Member: 26108Members
    Ladies and gentlemen, he said LCD monitor.

    This is what you want to look for:

    Native res: 1280*1024
    Response time: Less than or equal to 16 ms. (Refresh rate is for CRTs, LCDs use response time, there IS a difference)
    Contrast ratio: 400+:1

    Find the cheapest priced LCD for those specs. Good hunting. (I don't live in the UK, so I can't recommend a particular brand, as it might be scarce or not even on market)
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  • ThE_HeRoThE_HeRo Join Date: 2003-01-25 Member: 12723Members
    edited September 2004
    edit: nvm, LCD...
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  • redeemed_darknessredeemed_darkness Join Date: 2003-01-21 Member: 12565Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Rapier7+Sep 13 2004, 07:59 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Rapier7 @ Sep 13 2004, 07:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Ladies and gentlemen, he said LCD monitor.

    This is what you want to look for:

    Native res: 1280*1024
    Response time: Less than or equal to 16 ms. (Refresh rate is for CRTs, LCDs use response time, there IS a difference)
    Contrast ratio: 400+:1

    Find the cheapest priced LCD for those specs. Good hunting. (I don't live in the UK, so I can't recommend a particular brand, as it might be scarce or not even on market)<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    the only thing to add to the list is the
    DVI: (Digital cable) makes a diffrence on LCD's gives a clearer picture

    I got a <a href='http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/graphicseries/vg710s/' target='_blank'>VG710s</a> LCD monitor
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  • 2_of_Eight2_of_Eight Join Date: 2003-08-20 Member: 20016Members
    I think CRTs are better in terms of quality.
    (or is this a well-known fact? *quivers at possibility of being wrong*)
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  • redeemed_darknessredeemed_darkness Join Date: 2003-01-21 Member: 12565Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-2_of_8+Sep 13 2004, 10:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (2_of_8 @ Sep 13 2004, 10:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think CRTs are better in terms of quality.
    (or is this a well-known fact? *quivers at possibility of being wrong*) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    A LCD with a DVI cable is way better then a CRT in picure quality
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  • EpidemicEpidemic Dark Force Gorge Join Date: 2003-06-29 Member: 17781Members
    I'd get a 2014*15xx capable monitor <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • ZaggyZaggy NullPointerException The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-12-10 Member: 24214Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, Subnautica Playtester
    What about the ghosting effect?
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  • DrSuredeathDrSuredeath Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
    For the price of the 17" LCD, you can probably get one big **** CRT capable of the same resolution anyway.
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  • redeemed_darknessredeemed_darkness Join Date: 2003-01-21 Member: 12565Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Zaggy+Sep 14 2004, 05:37 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Zaggy @ Sep 14 2004, 05:37 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> What about the ghosting effect? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    the Response time: Less than or equal to 16 ms should fix it
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  • SgtFurySgtFury Join Date: 2003-02-07 Member: 13219Members
    If you read PC gamer(UK) (if you don`t have a sneek peak in the newsagents) this month they have a comparision of 5 LCD monitors and tips on what to look for.

    They reckoned their best one was one for £370 with additional crappy speakers and a webcam but its refresh rate was 12ms. I can`t remember the make though (since I`m at work) I`ll update this tonight if I get a chance with the make....
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  • SnidelySnidely Join Date: 2003-02-04 Member: 13098Members
    edited September 2004
    I'll post them on Sgt. Fury's behalf, while he leads his Howling Commandos.
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    <b>BENQ FP783</b>
    £370

    Screen size: 17'
    Resolution: 1280x1024
    Response time: 12ms
    Contrast ratio: 500:1
    Brightness: 300nits
    DVI connection

    It looks like it has speakers attached, by the way.

    <span style='color:red'><b>PC Gamer's Rating: 89%</b></span>

    <a href='http://www.benq.co.uk' target='_blank'>BENQ's webpage</a>
    BENQ telno: 01442 301 000
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    <b>CTX S762G</b>
    £325

    Screen size: 17'
    Resolution: 1280x1024
    Response time: 16ms
    Contrast ratio: 450:1
    Brightness: 260nits (CD/M2)
    DVI connection

    <span style='color:red'><b>PC Gamer's Rating: 83%</b></span>

    <a href='http://www.ctxeurope.com' target='_blank'>CTX's webpage</a>
    telno: 01923 810 801
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    <b>SONY SDM-HS73P</b>
    £410

    Stats not provided. >:|

    <span style='color:red'><b>PC Gamer's Rating: 68%</b></span>
    <a href='http://www.sony.co.uk' target='_blank'>Sony's webpage</a>
    telno: 020 7365 2947
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    <b>AG NEOVO E-17</b>
    £308

    Stats not provided. Again. >:/

    <span style='color:red'><b>PC Gamer's Rating: 64%</b></span>
    <a href='http://www.neovouk.com' target='_blank'>AG Neovo's webpage</a>
    telno: 01296 626 030
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    I recommend you look at the models in question. The CTX is a bit ugly (IMO), but it's cheaper. Make sure you get a DVI connection if you choose it, though.
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  • Pepe_MuffassaPepe_Muffassa Join Date: 2003-01-17 Member: 12401Members
    check out Tomshardware.com for monitor reviews - they do an LCD review about every 6 months. They rate a bunch from different manufacturers on a bunch of different points - not sure who their personal favorite is anymore.
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  • 343_guilty_spark343_guilty_spark Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17462Members
    Ok i have choice between the:

    <a href='http://www.benq-eu.com/Products/LCD/index.cfm?product=368&page=specifications' target='_blank'>BenQ FP731 17"</a>

    Or

    <a href='http://www.benq-eu.com/Products/LCD/index.cfm?product=386&page=specifications&pgid=2' target='_blank'>BenQ FP767 V2 17"</a>
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  • SnidelySnidely Join Date: 2003-02-04 Member: 13098Members
    Personally, I'd go for the second one: the differences in contrast ratio (max. 600:1) and response time (16ms is better than 25ms) clinch it. I still reckon you should see if you could find one in a Comet or suchlike, just so you can determine for yourself.
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    It freeks me out that niether of those list a comprehensible refresh rate. Does anyone know how to translate the Vrefresh rate and Hrefresh rate to common terms? I don't like buying things that don't tell me all the info, because a 60hrt monitor is a real pain in the butt.
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  • jumpingjodajumpingjoda Join Date: 2003-12-14 Member: 24367Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Sep 14 2004, 05:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Sep 14 2004, 05:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It freeks me out that niether of those list a comprehensible refresh rate. Does anyone know how to translate the Vrefresh rate and Hrefresh rate to common terms? I don't like buying things that don't tell me all the info, because a 60hrt monitor is a real pain in the butt. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Refresh rates are only important for CRT monitors.
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-jumpingjoda+Sep 14 2004, 11:59 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (jumpingjoda @ Sep 14 2004, 11:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Sep 14 2004, 05:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Sep 14 2004, 05:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It freeks me out that niether of those list a comprehensible refresh rate.  Does anyone know how to translate the Vrefresh rate and Hrefresh rate to common terms?  I don't like buying things that don't tell me all the info, because a 60hrt monitor is a real pain in the butt. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Refresh rates are only important for CRT monitors. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    foshizzle?
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