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| 639047 | 2008-02-11 10:16:00 | I have just read that unlike CRT monitors which have multisync capability allowing many different resolutions, LCD monitors have only one native (or optimum) resolution, and if you select a resolution lower of higher than the native resolution you can get poor results. I want to work in 1024 x 768 or 1152 x 864. Possibly 1280 x 960. I have also read that refresh rates are not a problem on LCD monitors and that 60Hz or 75Hz is OK. What do you think. I have my Sony 17" CRT set at 100Hz. If you want 1024x 768, you would actually need a 15 inch one which has exactly 1024x 768 pixels. However they don't sell these anymore, except on trademe. Basically the number of pixels across and down the monitor must match the resolution that you run it at, otherwise it will look blurry. I have seem lots of offices running 20 inch monitors that are designed to run at 1280x1024, running at 1024x768 and they look terrible. |
robbyp (2751) | ||
| 639048 | 2008-02-11 19:40:00 | If you want 1024x 768, you would actually need a 15 inch one which has exactly 1024x 768 pixels. However they don't sell these anymore, except on trademe. Basically the number of pixels across and down the monitor must match the resolution that you run it at, otherwise it will look blurry. I have seem lots of offices running 20 inch monitors that are designed to run at 1280x1024, running at 1024x768 and they look terrible. Where can I find data of what resolutions match what screen size? Also, what difference does it make whether it is wide screen or 4:3 format? Thanks for the help. |
p5t5r85nry (10658) | ||
| 639049 | 2008-02-11 19:46:00 | LCD monitors have only one native (or optimum) resolution, and if you select a resolution lower of higher than the native resolution you can get poor results. I want to work in 1024 x 768 or 1152 x 864. Possibly 1280 x 960. I have also read that refresh rates are not a problem on LCD monitors and that 60Hz or 75Hz is OK. What do you think. Yes LCDs do have a native resolution & you're best to use it at that resolution. nVidia video card drivers allow you to scale the picture to lower resolutions with black borders around the picture. Refresh rates aren't a problem - 60Hz is fine for the majority of monitors. A lot of them won't go any higher than that and theres no real need to. Go for something like a 19" monitor. It has the same 1280x1024 resolution as a 17", but is obviously a slightly bigger display. |
autechre (266) | ||
| 639050 | 2008-02-11 21:37:00 | Any reputable brand will do. I have 2 Viewsonics and no complaints. As an aside. One of my monitors is a 24" wide screen and I love it. Trouble always arises when you are buying down to a price so be careful about buying cheap no name anything. I have a 20 inch Viewsonic which I love, but after twelve months it packed up. Rang the agents HP on the north shore and they replaced the board and not a problem with the service. |
Ron24 (337) | ||
| 639051 | 2008-02-11 21:45:00 | Can someone explain to me why only some monitors are listed as Vista compatible? I am still using XP Professional, but some day in the future I may change to Vista. If I buy a monitor that is not listed as Vista ready/compatible, what sort of problems will I encounter? Vista capable meaning HD ready for protected content! |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 639052 | 2008-02-11 21:46:00 | None, Vista ready just means it is fully compatible with windows vista. Any monitor that displays 800x600+ Will work with vista fine with no probs =) No mate, HD protected content ready! |
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