New Monitor

Pottsy306 · Dec 1, 2006, 01:25 AM

Hi,
Im still using a 17" CRT Monitor, and while its chunky, its able to run games and photoshop with ease. However i want something bigger, something around 20".
I would like something which has no gradient banding. I do alot of photoshop/3dsmax work and id prefer a 20ms response time with better quality than 2ms response time and naff quality. Im looking to spend upto £300.
Any advice? I want something with bigger resolution than 1280x1024, pref widescreen.

Judas · Dec 1, 2006, 01:31 AM

hmm.... price out a dell 2007 or 2407 WPF..... i'm not sure what those would cost in that currancy...

Lelisevis · Dec 1, 2006, 01:34 AM

Is that of any use to you

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...dhs1&sku=78642

BulletTheory · Dec 1, 2006, 04:03 AM

take a look on those Acers 22". they go for pretty cheap now these days!

Pottsy306 · Dec 1, 2006, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BulletTheory

take a look on those Acers 22". they go for pretty cheap now these days!

yeah but cheap = junk.

I had a look at the dell but their £400 and the e207wfp is terrible. Been looking at the Samsung 225BW, the only thing that seems to be an issue with these is backlight bleeding, which isnt a problem, as i mainly do photoshop work, and i very rarely play dark games.

Judas · Dec 1, 2006, 04:22 PM

I'm trying to get in a Acer 22" widescreen Crystal Bright monitor.... if i can get ahold of it, i'll let you know how it is.... but i'm not sure when or if i get it.

Just Learnin' · Dec 1, 2006, 08:03 PM

For that kind of use wouldn't a high end CRT be the best? Should be a good one used for cheap. Something with .22 or .24 DPI, I just ordered one of these http://www.docs.sony.com/release/spe...G520P_mksp.pdf because I am unhappy with the quality of an LCD for gaming. It cost $251.22 Canadian delivered. Only issue is lack of widescreen though.

Judas · Dec 2, 2006, 09:55 PM

My Syncmaster 900IFT 19" CRT (0.20 dot pitch with a max resolution of 2048x1536 @ 62hz) is sitting at a value of $400. The extra high quality NON refurbished crts aren't dirt cheap yet.

BulletTheory · Dec 2, 2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pottsy306

yeah but cheap = junk.

I heard alot of great thing about the Acer AL2223Wd I told u to take a look at. The contrast ratio is 800:1, which is not bad for 22" Lcd. It has a 5ms respond time, which is great for gaming and all-around use for a computer. The price is 340$USD (on newegg).

Just Learnin' · Dec 2, 2006, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

My Syncmaster 900IFT 19" CRT (0.20 dot pitch with a max resolution of 2048x1536 @ 62hz) is sitting at a value of $400. The extra high quality NON refurbished crts aren't dirt cheap yet.

I actually can't even find any decent new CRT's here at all. That is why I opted for that used 22" Sony/Artisan for $251.00 Cdn. The .22 or .24 dot pitch was meant in regards to a 22" monitor.

Judas · Dec 3, 2006, 12:18 AM

Drakon has a 1100DF Syncmaster CRT (21") for sale in the buy sell forum, take a gander there if you want a damn good crt. (0.20 dot pitch 2048x1536 @ 83hz) he's been gradually dropping the price but i don't think he should go much lower. That monitor is utterly beautiful.

Pottsy306 · Dec 3, 2006, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

Drakon has a 1100DF Syncmaster CRT (21") for sale in the buy sell forum, take a gander there if you want a damn good crt. (0.20 dot pitch 2048x1536 @ 83hz) he's been gradually dropping the price but i don't think he should go much lower. That monitor is utterly beautiful.

I dont have the space for a huge CRT. Also weight is an issue. My 17" barely fits on here as it is. Also it has to be Widescreen. It wasnt an issue untill i got my VAIO laptop which is widescreen, and its just sooo much easier to work in max and photoshop with. If the monitor looks like this screen on my laptop id be chuffed, its absolutely brilliant. I cant see any visable gradient banding or screen door effect at all.

swimtech · Dec 9, 2006, 04:54 PM

The Gateway LCD monitors look real good - especially the 21" model with a PVA LCD by Samsung (214T equivalent...) - its got a plethora of inputs too.

Dec 1, 2006, 01:25 AM	#1
Pottsy306 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 133 Rep Power: 0	New Monitor Hi, Im still using a 17" CRT Monitor, and while its chunky, its able to run games and photoshop with ease. However i want something bigger, something around 20". I would like something which has no gradient banding. I do alot of photoshop/3dsmax work and id prefer a 20ms response time with better quality than 2ms response time and naff quality. Im looking to spend upto £300. Any advice? I want something with bigger resolution than 1280x1024, pref widescreen.

Dec 1, 2006, 04:03 AM	#4
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Dec 9, 2006, 04:54 PM	#13
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	The Gateway LCD monitors look real good - especially the 21" model with a PVA LCD by Samsung (214T equivalent...) - its got a plethora of inputs too. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Dec 1, 2006, 01:34 AM	#3
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Is that of any use to you http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...dhs1&sku=78642

Dec 1, 2006, 08:03 PM	#7
Just Learnin' HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,414 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	For that kind of use wouldn't a high end CRT be the best? Should be a good one used for cheap. Something with .22 or .24 DPI, I just ordered one of these http://www.docs.sony.com/release/spe...G520P_mksp.pdf because I am unhappy with the quality of an LCD for gaming. It cost $251.22 Canadian delivered. Only issue is lack of widescreen though.