Hey what is the best way to clean an LCD TV screen and a Laptop Computer screen?

Q. Yeah I am looking to clean my Laptop computer screen and also my Television screen (LCD)

I tried using Baby wipes on it but that leaves a bunch of marks, does anybody know what I can do to clean it? thank you!

A. OH DEAR GOD NO! DO NOT EVER USE ALCOHOL OR COTTON!

Okay that out of the way.
The LCDs used on laptops and T.V.s more correctly TFTs or TFT LCDs (Thin Film Transistors) are highly sensitive to any abbrasives.

Get yourself a SOFT LINT-FREE cloth, turn of the monitor and disconnect the plug, gently wipe the entire screen in a singular direction (Top to Bottom) until the majority of the dust is removed.

If you need a better cleaning than just dusting, still using a soft Lint-Free cloth, you may use a mild-non abassive cleaner diluted with water.

Most computer monitor manufacturers have maintenance instructions on their websites and in their owner's manuals. Several of them include a clause which will void your warranty if you use alcohol, vinegar, sunglass/glasses cleansers or other such chemicals.

Although a diluted mixture of Rubbing Alcohol and Distilled Water, as distilled water as no harsh minerals left in it, are often effective, check your owner's manual first.

Also note their are many alcohol-free cleaning solutions for TFT LCDs on the market.

Remember to use alcohol-mixtures as a last resort in cases of uncertainty. Remember also to only use a light misting of any liquid and wipe immediately.

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How do I get fresh semen off my monitor?

Q. I accidentally shot up. Is it ok to use a baby wipe on an LCD monitor?

A. Leave it there for your Mom to add to her collection of memoribilia such as bronzed baby boots and your baby spoon. Don't waste time on cleaning or money on cleaning materials.
Your most pressing problem right now is trying to keep it in your pants when you are in front of the computer

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How do I delete displays on my mac?

Q. I currently have my laptop and an extra lcd monitor, but have six more displays showing up in my display/arrangement preferences. How can i get rid of those unnecessary displays?

A. In Apple menu > System Preferences > Display, there's a button to Detect Displays. That "should" create an accurate list of the displays currently attached to your system.

If it doesn't, shutdown and disconnect all monitors then check the Display preferences again to see if it looks correct then reconnect the LCD monitor and click Detect Displays.

If there's still an issue, you should do some generic troubleshooting steps to rule them out such as running Software Update and applying all patches, run Disk Utility to fix perms and verify your drive, reset PRAM and SMC, etc (see google for specific steps if you need them). The logic being if the system is confused about the number of displays then something is screwed up at a lower level so best to try the standard troubleshooting steps to see if they help or at least rule them out.

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How do I use dual monitors with the new mac pro?

Q. I've never used a mac before, and I'm nowhere near a store so before I spend 3k on the new Mac Pro, I just want to make sure I can run dual monitors!

I have two Dell LCD monitors, both have a DVI port.

Can I plug both monitors into my Mac Pro, and have the resolution span both screens? Do I need some sort of special attachment to be able to do this?

Thank You.

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Which is the best computer hardware, multimedia, gaming computer shop at mumbai, lamington road, India?

Q. Which is the best computer hardware, multimedia, gaming computer shop at mumbai, lamington road, India
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Are the stated PC components supported by each other?

Q. I'm kinda new to the 'build your PC from scratch' market, so I was wondering if all the following components are supported by each other and if I will have enough slots to plug in everything together. If not, will you be kind enough to suggest me an alternative from the same website I'm gonna be posting a link to? Oh, and it will be extremely nice if you could tell me if I missed out any component. (I know I need a CPU case, but that comes later.)

Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K ( http://www.flipkart.com/intel-3-4-ghz-lga1155-core-i5-3570k-processor/p/itmd99wtgqur9dhm?pid=PSRD99WSTTH4Y88G&ref=dbd099df-5d82-4ab1-ad65-307d66f9327f&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=intel%20i5%203570k )

RAM: Corsair DDR3 Vengeance 8 GB ( http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vengeance-ddr3-8-gb-1-x-gb-pc-ram-cmz8gx3m1a1600c10/p/itmd8cfmbufg3dnq?pid=RAMD8CFMX53FYAXY&icmpid=reco_pp_cross_ram_3 )

Graphics Card: nVidia GTX 660 Ti ( http://www.flipkart.com/asus-nvidia-gtx660-ti-dc2-2gd5-2-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itmdewxtbpd4dh8v?pid=GRCDEWWAFZRNGXZM&ref=2d77d253-a506-422c-b2a6-75af0221955d&srno=t_4&otracker=from-search&query=nvidia%20660%20ti )

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive ( http://www.flipkart.com/seagate-barracuda-1-tb-desktop-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003/p/itmd6uyz2g5sdhgh?pid=IHDD6UYN8VR4HRMA&ref=e261555c-6196-4b4f-afdc-eb0dc04c5622 )

Motherboard: Asus P8B75-M LX ( http://www.flipkart.com/asus-p8b75-m-lx-motherboard/p/itmdezctxskthyvh?pid=MBDDEZ2WZH5H66ZZ&ref=3a948ce3-d605-47ae-92e1-8f38d07d72ff&srno=t_2&otracker=from-search&query=motherboard )

PSU: Corsair VS450 450 Watt PSU ( http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vs450-450-watt-psu/p/itmdbfa3kaffmum3?pid=PSUDBF9ZBHSJVGJ8&ref=f32d9315-44e5-41a2-9d22-66798b754705&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=PSU )

CPU fan: Deepcool Wind Blade 80 Cooler ( http://www.flipkart.com/deepcool-wind-blade-80-cooler/p/itmdgshugpucmdag?pid=COLDGSHBEC8AHX3Y&ref=fa30c994-9127-4626-b0ff-4c1ed9122547&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=CPU%20fan )

Monitor: Samsung S20B300B 20" LED Backlit LCD Monitor ( http://www.flipkart.com/samsung-s20b300b-20-inch-led-backlit-lcd-monitor/p/itmd8mcfhab6jfxn?pid=MOND8V4YHGZZZZBH&ref=3787998e-7dc7-4ea6-967c-6b5665f66935&srno=t_12&otracker=from-search&query=monitors )

Keyboard: Razer Deathstalker ( http://www.flipkart.com/razer-deathstalker-keyboard/p/itmdhhzgdseeq9jt?pid=ACCDHHZHR8HBZWTH&ref=f4ed0473-9b3b-4614-83ec-8103ee000beb&srno=t_2&otracker=from-search&query=razer%20deathstalker%20keyboard )

Mouse: Razer Taipan ( http://www.flipkart.com/razer-taipan-expert-ambidextrous-laser-mouse/p/itmdc74pcteszf4t?pid=ACCDC74HEZRT3REE&ref=ed720395-86c8-4ab6-b3cd-a5ff4ad69e6c&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=razer%20taipan )

Help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

A. 2x4GB RAM performs better than 1x8GB RAM because it is dual channel, and you are downgrading it to single channel.
http://www.theitdepot.com/
has a better selection of in stock and orderable computer cases, and sometimes beats flipkart on delivered price.
You show an unlocked clock K version of CPU, but show a B75 motherboard that does not support CPU overclock. The fan you show is a case fan; not a cpu cooler. To overclock, you would need a better CPU cooler than the Intel stock one. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a good value but out of stock again at itdepot:
http://www.theitdepot.com/details-Cooler+Master+Hyper+212+Evo+CPU+Coolers_C10P13532.html
I suggest a cheaper i5-3470
http://www.flipkart.com/intel-core-i5-3470/p/itmdd2xsg3gvjzrz?pid=PSRDD2HHC9GF4GEF&ref=f31a3665-b6e7-477c-bf97-da487c3d3e8c
Rs. 11872 vs 14931 (saves 3059 Rs 20%. Performance drop of 6% will not be noticed in gaming as most games do not require high intensity CPU. Might lose one frame per second in Far Cry 3 ultra level). Otherwise, raise the motherboard to a Z77 or Z75 and add the Hyper 212 EVO.
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
You may want to use a better CPU cooler anyway.
Look for ratings of them:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/awards
Motherboard is OK, but is a budget level compared to CPU and graphics. The board has only 1 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray and that is taken by the HDD. Most H77 boards have 2 x SATA 6Gb/s allowing the important addition of a solid state drive.
Solid state drives can be used for any or all of the following:
1) On Z77 boards, can activate Intel RST/SRT HDD acceleration by a 30GB partition to the SSD that will raise HDD performance to Velociraptor level.
2) Putting Windows on a Solid State drive makes faster boot and shut down, and all active windows processes run faster.
3) Putting Internet Cache folder on SSD makes the internet run faster; especially with Google Chrome that makes a very active use of the Internet in caching data for fast load.
4) Putting interactive games on an SSD makes them respond and load faster.
5) Using a portion as a temporary work in process for video edit or even photo edit improves its speed, and then archive when completed to the spinning HDD.
A modern setup with 3rd gen i5 and GTX 660 ti will usually include an SSD of a size you can afford and you choose how to use it best.

Subtract the extra cabinet fan until you know your computer case. You don't know if you need an 80mm, 120mm, or 200mm or none at all. The case should be a bottom mount power supply and at least 2 fans (intake and exhaust), and wide enough to hold a cpu cooler and deep enough for long graphics cards. It should have front panel USB 3.0 because your motherboard offers it, and also 2.0 connects (having both is better even though 2.0 cables plug into 3.0 ports).
Your monitor choice is a disappointment. It is not 1080p, has a low contrast ratio, is only 5ms GTG response, is only 20 inches. Flipkart selection is terrible. Buy one somewhere else.
I see it is hard to find good displays in India.
http://www.naaptol.com/monitors/dell-s2240m-21-5-inch-led-monitor/P/11631893.html
This is a Dell 21.5 inch IPS but is even worse 7ms GTG. The rest of the parameters are good. Search hard for a 1080p assuring digital input, LED backlit and 5 or less ms response. IPS is excellent about viewing angles and in distance from the screen focusing.
This one looks worth the money:
http://www.naaptol.com/monitors/benq-rl2240h-21-5--gaming-led-monitor/P/12215403.html

Your power supply choice does not appear to be a version suitable for a GTX 660 ti. There are three different versions of VS450 sold. The one described at Flipkart is the single rail one +12V which is good, but only one pcie x 16 auxiliary 6 pin, and the GTX 660 ti needs two. You will need to either upgrade your power supply or downgrade your graphics to GTX 660 or HD 7850.
The sellers of power supplies outside the USA have a wide variety of bad power supplies. Corsair is very good, but you do need 2 6-pin and 450W is minimal.
http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vs550-550-watt-psu/p/itmdg36xx8yzgjrs?pid=PSUDG34775NHYDHK
VS550 appears to be the lowest priced at Flipkart that meets the requirement.

If you are short on money, the CPU downgrade and change to HD 7870
http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-amd-ati-gv-r7870oc-2gd-2-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itmd9hhsesgnyyh4?pid=GRCD9HHSAVKUZXGF&ref=b4664656-9f21-42a3-a637-e73f699cbdde
Unfortunately, you have squeezed the motherboard, power supply, and display-monitor too tight for good gaming, and already a shame about no SSD at all, but then you need the 2 sata III 6Gb/s.
AN overclocked 2GB GDDR5 HD 7870 should be good enough
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/647?vs=548

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Any Recommendations For LCD Monitor For Photography?

Q. I'm considering getting a new LCD monitor for photographic use. I currently have a Samsung 931B and Acer x171 (running dual monitors on Gigabyte video card -- 256mb-- and Acer is just for dragging pallettes out of way in Photoshop.) I'm considering a 22" widescreen to go down to a single monitor, but am on a fairly tight budget. I could prolly go up to 'round $350, so I know that's really limiting me.

It doesn't need to be fancy, I just need something that is sharp, true colors, and good contrast w/o being *too* contrasty.

A. I would contact Adobe directly and get recommendations.

I know in the CRT monitors Samsung, Sony, NEC, Dell, Apple and ViewSonic were supported monitors.

In any case you will need to calibrate your monitor. See links below

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I need to ask a question about the Canon EOS 350D?

Q. Hi, I am new the world on cameras, and I bought this one as my second camera, and I have a very strong feeling that the only screen is the small one about the LCD monitor. Am I correct? Or is there a setting I can change to make the LCD monitor the screen like almost every other camera?

A. "screen"? "about the monitor"? Your question is very strange.

However, I will take a guess, anyway.

I would say you are asking about the viewfinder, and about something called "live view".
Your camera is rather old and basic (but that doesn't make it a bad camera), and it doesn't have that feature.
However, you are not missing out on anything.

"Live View" on a DSLR is not the same as the screen on a P&S.
You can hold a P&S at arm's length in the typical snapshooter's position (and that is such a bad technique), but thankfully you can't do that for very long with a heavy DSLR & lens combo.
Live view has its uses occasionally , for instance for macro shots, but it isn't instant like the display on a P&S, it sort of lags, and just doesn't feel right.
Live View is not meant to replace the view finder, a serious photographer uses the view finder because it is vastly superior, full stop.
I was excited about my first DSLR with live view, but very quickly gave up on it again - the view finder is so much better.

Your camera may be basic, but you have a perfectly wonderful learning tool - use it to your advantage.

Learn about your camera !!!!

Read your manual !!!! Read it several times, and practice in between. If you don't have a book, download a new one from the manufacturer's website.

Attend a class, read some books, read/watch online tutorials.

The major camera manufacturers (like Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc) all have very useful sections on their website for learning about photography.

http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-School/index.page

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_learn_center.asp

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=HomePageAct

http://photographycourse.net/

Understanding at least the basic principles of photography (as well as being familiar with your camera) will enable you to make the most of your gear, and will make a HUGE difference to your images.

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What do you think about the Nikon Coolpix L23 digital camera?

Q. Does it take a good quality picture? Is the Nikon Coolpix L22 better than it?

A. The Coolpix L23 was added to Nikon's Life range of digital cameras in February 2011. It is aimed at photography begiiners and has a 10.1 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 28-140mm), 2.7in LCD monitor and is powered using AA-size batteries.


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Cheapest computer build that can run Skyrim or BF3 on ultra?

Q. I know nothing about building computers. All I know is I want to run big games on a larger sized monitor with no lag. I have the mouse and keyboard. No speakers though. Thanks :)

A. well garret, I will help you paraphrase your question since cheap and gaming computer are actually like oil and water, they cannot be mixed together.

What you want to know is the least expensive gaming PC that can max out BF3 on 1080p, am I correct???

well, The lowest card that can let you play BF3 on max settings on 1080p is the GTX 560 ti with an AVE FPS of 31.8:

http://bf3nation.com/2011/10/battlefield-3-graphic-card-benchmarks-from-580570-gtx-to-radeon-hd-69706900/

But if you wanted to have a smoother gameplay, then the lowest would be a GTX 560 ti 448 cores.

So I'll just give you this example of a build that can max out all games on 1080p including BF3:

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K - $225

GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - $115

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL - $47

Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $86

EVGA 012-P3-2066-KR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 448 Cores FTW 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $270 ($250 after rebate)

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX850M 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular High Performance Power Supply - $130 ($115 after rebate)

COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $60 ($50 after rebate)

LITE-ON Internal 24x DVD-Writer 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS324-99 - $22

inland 70126 Black 107 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard / Mouse Combo - $13.79

inland Home/Office Series 88033 7.2 Watts 2.0 Speaker - $10

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 - $30

Acer G215HVAbd Black 21.5" 5ms Full HD WideScreen LCD Monitor 200 cd/m2 20,000:1 Max (ACM) - $130 (1080p)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM - $100

TOTAL : $1238.79 ($1193.79 after rebate), this is a perfect COMPLETE PC for that price, this build could practically play all games on max settings on 1080p. The GTX 560 ti 448 cores is only slightly slower than the GTX 570 thus it is a great card. And also, this build is SLI ready since the PSU (corsair 850w) is excellent and can handle 2 way SLI of GTX 560 ti 448 cores on a high end system with overclocking.

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Any Recommendations For LCD Monitor For Photography?

Q. I'm considering getting a new LCD monitor for photographic use. I currently have a Samsung 931B and Acer x171 (running dual monitors on Gigabyte video card -- 256mb-- and Acer is just for dragging pallettes out of way in Photoshop.) I'm considering a 22" widescreen to go down to a single monitor, but am on a fairly tight budget. I could prolly go up to 'round $350, so I know that's really limiting me.

It doesn't need to be fancy, I just need something that is sharp, true colors, and good contrast w/o being *too* contrasty.

A. I would contact Adobe directly and get recommendations.

I know in the CRT monitors Samsung, Sony, NEC, Dell, Apple and ViewSonic were supported monitors.

In any case you will need to calibrate your monitor. See links below

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How do I get true color on my computer monitor for photo editing?

Q. I have a nice Nikon camera that I use to record moments in life and also for artistic expression however I have no idea how or what to do to get true color on my monitor for the photo editing in Photoshop and other photo editing programs. Can anybody tell me in a step by step manner what to do to accomplish this?

A. Two things. First - you need a monitor that is consistent in color representation from different angles. If you have an old CRT monitor - you're done. It's great in that respect, though does require calibration more often. If yours is a new and cool slick LCD - most consumer level monitors are horrible at that. The LCD monitors that are good at any angle bear Super IPS (aka S-IPS) panels and normally sell at $600-700ish or higher (up to a few thousand), depending on brand and size. If your budget does not allow for this expense - you need to adjust your sitting position such that you are level with the middle of monitor and looking straight at it at about 90 degree angle.

The second thing you need is a way to calibrate it. There are many devices that do it for you, such as mentioned Spyder, or the one I own and am very happy with:http://www.amazon.com/Pantone-MEU101-huey/dp/B000CR78C4 - when activated, this device is placed on your monitor, it will show different colors on display and will read them with its sensors to see how they need to be adjusted to represent the actual colors.

The poor mans version of this (again, if budget does not permit for one) is Adobe Gamma, which comes with Photoshop (not sure if it only comes with full version, or elements too though). You may be able to find it in your Control Panel (or in a few other places - read the info below). It basically does the same things as the hardware calibration device, but asks YOU to answer the questions of what you see on the screen and to make adjustments, until you see what you're supposed to (such as it will adjust brightness until you can see the given number of shades of gray on the screen). It does not do as nice of a job, because you are a very subjective measuring device, but is better than nothing. Here's more information on Adobe Gamma and how it works: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/321/321608.html

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difference between tft lcd and just a regular lcd?

Q. What is the difference between a "TFT - LCD" And just a regular lcd???

im talking about monitors

A. TFT (thin-film transistor) is the "parent" type of monitor... and there are several different types of TFT monitors. So, in a sense, a "regular LCD" is simply a type of TFT monitor.

"The thin film transistor in a TFT LCD monitor consists of a thin film of a semiconductor material applied over a glass substrate. Each pixel in a TFT LCD monitor has its own transistor along with the liquid crystal material. The liquid crystal material exhibits properties of both a liquid, because of its ability to change quickly, and a crystal, because of its ability to remain in an arranged position. The transistor applies a voltage to the pixel, determining the color and intensity of the pixel. A pixel is short for picture element, and the tiny pixels blend together to create the image on a display." (See the www.wisegeek.com article below for even more details.)

The most common type of TFT LCD (and probably the one you are referring to as a "regular" LCD) is the twisted nematic (TN) display. TN displays are the most commonly used displays... they have high refresh rates but suffer from limited viewing angles and poor color reproduction. On a TN display, if you look at the image from severe angles you will notice a shift in the reproduction of color. While this does not affect most business or gaming users, it does present a problem to graphic artists who need faithful color reproduction across the entire screen.

For those who need accurate color reproduction, an in-plane switching (IPS) LCD would be used. IPS LCDs faithfully reproduce color but tend to have much lower refresh rates. Slow refresh rates are bad for fast moving images, so the IPS LCDs tend not to be favored by home users who may be more into gaming or watching videos on their computers.

There are other types of LCD displays out there, but the TFT type is by far the most common. Almost every LCD monitor you would see at a store is the TFT type... so in every sense the TFT LCD is a good, old "regular LCD". The TFT is generally dropped and we refer to them simply as LCDs.

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What is the best monitor for a Graphic Artist? LCD, LED and CRT?

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A. CRT

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How Good is LED monitor Compare to LCD Monitor For photo Editing and Gaming?

Q. I have thinking to Purchase LED or LCD monitor monitor for my photo editing purpose but also for GAming, but my question which are the best for editing?

A. For those who don't know, LED monitors are just LCD monitors that use bright white LEDs instead of fluorescent bulbs as the backlight.

The main advantage of LED monitors is that they consume much less power than traditional monitors. They can also have improved contrast ratios since LEDs can be dimmed over a wider range of brightness (the backlight is dimmed when displaying dark colors).

For accurate color reproduction when photo editing, either LED or LCD technology would be fine. The best monitor for the job would depend on other factors such as panel type. A more expensive IPS panel would be better than a cheaper TN panel that would have significant color shifting when the viewing angle changed.

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How to tell if a monitor has superb colors or not?

Q. I'm looking into buying a nice LCD monitor, and I'd like to get a monitor with pretty much the best colors, and contrast available. What is there to look for? How do I know if it's near the best?
And can you recommend a great one for me?

Thanks

A. Monitor prices depend on the type, size, and features of the display. For example, the AOC e2243FW, a no-frills model that uses a 22-inch TN panel, costs around $150. It lacks niceties such as USB ports and a height-adjustable stand, but it does use LED backlighting, is ultra thin, and requires very little power. Its performance is fine for most entertainment purposes or for viewing business and productivity apps,

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i say samsung p2770fh
check this out i have the same one and its best .

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/samsung-syncmaster-p2770fh/4507-3174_7-34333963.html?tag=mncolBtm;rnav

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How to get rid of the dust under the screen?

Q. My DSLR has white dust under its LCD monitor. I can only see it when the screen/camera is off. I keep it in a camera bag, its dust free in there and its actually getting worse. The dust doesn't bother me as I don't even see it when the camera is on or in any of the photos I just hope its not damaging the camera?

A. White dust under the LCD monitor. Oil marks / fingerprints under the LCD monitor etc. are recently becoming quite common especially in DSLR's. They are obviously irritating but it's better to forget them. Since they don't interfere with the photos and are not so obvious when the LCD is being used, it's easier to learn to ignore them then getting it cleaned.

Opening a DSLR is a tough job and even after cleaning, it might not be very clean. However you might end up getting new problems. It's not worth getting the screen cleaned. Better learn to live with it and ignore it.

Take your camera out, start photographing and soon you'll start to ignore this.

Second- even if your camera bag appears dust free, use a vacuum cleaner to clean it up further. Use a LCD cover slightly bigger in size than the LCD screen. It also sometimes helps by preventing dust from entering behind the LCD screen.

Most of such problems are however related to the assembling of the camera and I feel that the people there are quite irresponsible.

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i need a SLR digital camera that i can shoot a subject while viewing it on the LCD monitor?

Q. i need a SLR digital camera that i can shoot a subject while viewing it on the LCD monitor. can you suggest me some manufacturer and models?

A. Hi,

The Sony Alpha series has this. Canon and Nikon need to flip the mirror up to refocus, so the screen goes blank for a short time. Sony uses a second sensor to focus - so you can view all the time.

You should ask yourself why you want this though. Live view is good for composition and getting horizons horizontal, but DSLR's are heavy, and holding it to your eye/face makes sure it is steady. That's why so many amateur videos look as if they were made by a drunk - it is just too difficult to hold at arms length.

Cheers
Charles

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How to get rid of the dust under the screen?

Q. My DSLR has white dust under its LCD monitor. I can only see it when the screen/camera is off. I keep it in a camera bag, its dust free in there and its actually getting worse. The dust doesn't bother me as I don't even see it when the camera is on or in any of the photos I just hope its not damaging the camera?

A. White dust under the LCD monitor. Oil marks / fingerprints under the LCD monitor etc. are recently becoming quite common especially in DSLR's. They are obviously irritating but it's better to forget them. Since they don't interfere with the photos and are not so obvious when the LCD is being used, it's easier to learn to ignore them then getting it cleaned.

Opening a DSLR is a tough job and even after cleaning, it might not be very clean. However you might end up getting new problems. It's not worth getting the screen cleaned. Better learn to live with it and ignore it.

Take your camera out, start photographing and soon you'll start to ignore this.

Second- even if your camera bag appears dust free, use a vacuum cleaner to clean it up further. Use a LCD cover slightly bigger in size than the LCD screen. It also sometimes helps by preventing dust from entering behind the LCD screen.

Most of such problems are however related to the assembling of the camera and I feel that the people there are quite irresponsible.

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i need a SLR digital camera that i can shoot a subject while viewing it on the LCD monitor?

Q. i need a SLR digital camera that i can shoot a subject while viewing it on the LCD monitor. can you suggest me some manufacturer and models?

A. Hi,

The Sony Alpha series has this. Canon and Nikon need to flip the mirror up to refocus, so the screen goes blank for a short time. Sony uses a second sensor to focus - so you can view all the time.

You should ask yourself why you want this though. Live view is good for composition and getting horizons horizontal, but DSLR's are heavy, and holding it to your eye/face makes sure it is steady. That's why so many amateur videos look as if they were made by a drunk - it is just too difficult to hold at arms length.

Cheers
Charles

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Can I hook up my lcd monitor and lcd hdtv at the same time?

Q. I have a geforce ti4200 video card. I have my lcd monitor hooked up to the dvi output. Could I hook up my hdtv to the vga output at the same time? Does the video card send out a signal through both outputs or just the one that is in use?

A. u must be able to configure it so that it can display the image on both the screens.

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What's the difference between buying an LCD monitor and an LCD Television today?

Q. Because I'm thinking of getting an LCD monitor for my computer but why not just get an LCD TV and use it as my computer monitor among other things? Whats the difference?

A. There are numerous differences between lcd monitors and lcd tv sets today. The biggest difference is resolution. LCD monitors have way higher resolution than HDTVs. Most consumer HDTVs max out at 1920x1080 pixels (1080p aka "full HD") while common monitors with screen sizes 24-30" are capable of 1900x1200 or even 2560x1600 (that's way more resolution than your common 1080p tv set). Basically, LCD monitors have better pixel pitch since they have a lot more pixels at a much smaller screen size (compare a 1920x1080 50" with a 2560x1600 resolution 30" monitor).

Next is panel technology. Most manufacturers of LCD monitors use TN panels, while almost all LCD tvs use something like MVA (not sure about ips). Basically, TN is cheap and the monitors reflect this in their prices. TN gives fast response times while MVA/IPS allows excellent color reproduction as well as preventing colors from shifting when viewed at an angle. However, there are many mva/ips LCD monitors too, it's just that they're usually much much more expensive.

LCD monitors also usually do not have tv tuners but some, like the samsung T240HD do come with a buil-in tuner and a remote control.

Before buying, try to research first on the LCD tv's input lag and response times, since these will be the factors most readily apparent in everyday computer use.

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How to tell if a monitor has superb colors or not?

Q. I'm looking into buying a nice LCD monitor, and I'd like to get a monitor with pretty much the best colors, and contrast available. What is there to look for? How do I know if it's near the best?
And can you recommend a great one for me?

Thanks

A. Monitor prices depend on the type, size, and features of the display. For example, the AOC e2243FW, a no-frills model that uses a 22-inch TN panel, costs around $150. It lacks niceties such as USB ports and a height-adjustable stand, but it does use LED backlighting, is ultra thin, and requires very little power. Its performance is fine for most entertainment purposes or for viewing business and productivity apps,

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i say samsung p2770fh
check this out i have the same one and its best .

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/samsung-syncmaster-p2770fh/4507-3174_7-34333963.html?tag=mncolBtm;rnav

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Does anybody know a software where I can choose any screen resolution for my monitor?

Q. I have a laptop with a wide screen LCD monitor. It's maximun and native resolution is very high (1680x1050). Besides this, there's no other wide screen resolution who fits my screen among the windows vista options. I would like to know if anybody here knows some software who will allow me to chosse a better resolution for my screen (1280x800 por example).
Thank you.

A. BRUNO,
Check web site Cnet.com and check the links

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How can I use my Wii with my Dell monitor and external speakers?

Q. I have a Nintendo Wii and a Dell 2405FPW 24-inch LCD monitor. The Wii comes with one of those red/yellow/white three headed cables which plugs in to my monitor just fine - but I can't figure out how to get sound. It seems that the red and white cables are for audio - there are sockets for them on the monitor, but I can't work out how to wire my external speakers up to the monitor or to the Wii. What do I need to do?

A. The red and white are for audio. You can either plug these directly into an amplifier or find out where the headphone socket is on your Dell monitor (there should be one if there is an audio input) and plug some external speakers into that.

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Is it possible to play Wii on an LCD Monitor?

Q. Games look decent on my 24"? TV, but it's Full Screen, and I honestly think that games would look 10x better on my LCD monitor.

I'd pay upwards of $60 to do this. Not really planning on breaking out a couple of hundred to do it, but if there are any hook-ups to make this possible, I'd love to know where and how to go about this...

Here's my monitor...

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B2F85612BBB7512FD200CF2B20516A4F4982CAFC63F0134AE5AD9492ACCB62CD1BFDB389BE09B6D6CCA5B186F59BEBBC853D1B26238772C8BEE82555ACBFD9E19EB4780E660FDD1904847C306798AD3154F7594E3E30008D1465B2111128866E9D07F3D56D9A0A04AECDACCF0D51886CA9&sku_id=0665000FS10089660&catid=#
Also my video card is a Radeon X1650 PRO...

It has a number of different colored TV like wires in the box.

Says on box...

15-pin D-Shell (female) VGA output
DVI-I Output

TV-Out with S-Video Connector (TV-Out Version)
VIVO with S-Video Connector
HDTV Display Support

A. go to bestbuy or walmart but i doubt dat the picture wud change probably only a little bit

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how do I play ps3 on a computer monitor?

Q. I have an lcd computer monitor which I would like to play ps3 on. I need to know what I need(names please!!) and how to set it all up, including sound. However, my ps3 does not have an hdmi cable, It runs on vga and I only have 1 slot on the monitor for vga, which is used by my computer! :z
thanks for your help
no rude answers please!

A. lol no rude answers!
ill give you rude answers, you ****
lol jkin emmmmmmm....
ps3 must have a hdmi slot if you mean you dont have a cable buy any cheap 1 and a vga to hdmi converter thingy that should do it. everything will work .
my ps3 online is= Ops_Killa_irq

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Can I play my ps3 without the av cable if I have a hdmi cable?

Q. I want to buy a lcd monitor and I want to play my ps3 on it but the problem there isn't a port to put the av cable there is only the hdmi port. I want to know if I can play only with the hdmi cable.

A. Yes, you can play with only an HDMI cable (but be sure to have a power cable as well). Also, most monitors do not have speakers built in so you'll likely need something else to play sound for you.

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How Good is LED monitor Compare to LCD Monitor For photo Editing and Gaming?

Q. I have thinking to Purchase LED or LCD monitor monitor for my photo editing purpose but also for GAming, but my question which are the best for editing?

A. For those who don't know, LED monitors are just LCD monitors that use bright white LEDs instead of fluorescent bulbs as the backlight.

The main advantage of LED monitors is that they consume much less power than traditional monitors. They can also have improved contrast ratios since LEDs can be dimmed over a wider range of brightness (the backlight is dimmed when displaying dark colors).

For accurate color reproduction when photo editing, either LED or LCD technology would be fine. The best monitor for the job would depend on other factors such as panel type. A more expensive IPS panel would be better than a cheaper TN panel that would have significant color shifting when the viewing angle changed.

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Where can I find a generic driver for my new 19 inch LCD monitor?

Q. My old CRT monitor died, so i trotted down to Best Buy and bought an inexpensive 19 inch LCD monitor. When I got it home, I discovered that the drivers on the disc are only for Windows Vista, and my computer uses XP. I have also checked the company's website, no luck. I wouldn't care much, except I use this system for photo editing. All of the graphics are stretched to fit the wider screen. Any suggestions?

A. you dont need drivers for almost all monitors. the basic ones windows install work fine and there will be no difference

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What is the best configuration for a gaming PC within $900?

Q. I want to build a custom gaming PC with high configuration so that I can play latest games (2012) at high frame rate. My budget is $900. Please help me.

A. I believe what you looking for is this

http://www.affordableproductreview.com/products/?go=make-high-performance-gaming-desktop-2013-games-ready

The gaming pc would cost you around $800. It has the following parts:
* Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 motherboard,
* AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition,
* Class 9 DDR3 4x4 GB memory modules,
* MSI Radeon HD R6850 Cyclone,
* WD 500 GB SATA hard drive,
* Samsung BluRay Combo Internal,
* NZXT’s TEMPEST 210 Massive Midtower Case, and
* Acer G235hAbd 23" Widescreen LCD Monitor

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Computer Geniuses: How good would you say this gaming computer (custom) is?

Q. I was just playing around a website, and wanted to see how good this was. I have no plans on buying it (almost $10,000), and just wanted to do this for fun.

Erebus XL-V3
1 x Case ( Erebus Full Tower Custom Liquid Cooling Gaming Case - Black )

1 x Case Lighting ( Meteor Light w/ 8 Speed settings - Green )

1 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( [6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth & Wireless N Modules )

1 x Processor ( Intel® Core™ i7 3970X Processor Extreme Edition (6x 3.50GHz/15MB L3) - Intel Core i7 3970X w/ Intel Performance Tuning Protection )

1 x iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( PowerDrive Level 3 - Up to 30% Overclocking )

1 x Custom Liquid Cooling ( Custom Liquid Cooling w/ Quad + 3 Dual Radiators )

1 x Liquid Coolant ( Low-Conductivity Coolant powered by Koolance - Colorless )

1 x Tubing Wraps ( Tubing Wraps (Anti-Kink Coil) powered by Koolance - Red )

1 x Memory ( 64 GB [8 GB x8] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair Vengeance )

1 x Video Card ( [Liquid Cooled] AMD Radeon HD 7970 - 3GB - CrossFire Mode (Dual Cards) )

1 x Video Card Brand ( Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA )

1 x Motherboard ( ASRock X79 Extreme11 -- 7x PCI-E x16, 10x SATA 6Gb/s, and 2x Gb LAN )

1 x Power Supply ( 1500 Watt - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX1500 Classified )

1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 1 TB WD VelociRaptor HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 10000 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Dual 1TB Drives (2TB Capacity) - RAID 0 High Performance )

1 x Data Hard Drive ( 1 TB WD VelociRaptor HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 10000 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Dual 1TB Drives (2TB Capacity) - RAID 0 High Performance )

1 x Optical Drive ( [12X Blu-Ray] Pioneer BLU-RAY Re-Writer, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive - Black )

1 x 2nd Optical Drive ( [14X Blu-Ray] LG BLU-RAY Re-Writer, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive - Black )

1 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( 12-In-1 External USB Flash Media Card Reader/Writer )

1 x Meter Display ( NZXT Sentry LX Aluminum Fan Control, Clock, and Temperature Display )

1 x Sound Card ( ASUS Xonar Essence STX )

1 x Network Card ( Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card )

1 x Operating System ( Windows 8 Pro + Office 2010 Trial [Free 60-Day !!!] - 64-bit )

1 x Additional Software ( Microsoft Office 2013 Professional - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access included )

1 x Keyboard ( Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard )

1 x Mouse ( Razer Vespula Gaming Mouse Mat w/ Dual-Sided Gaming Grade Surfaces )

1 x Mouse ( Razer Naga Epic 17-button MMOG Wired/Wireless Gaming Mouse )

1 x Headset ( Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset )

1 x Monitor ( 32" LCD TV 1920x1080 -- Sceptre X328BV-FHD - $90 Instant OFF has been automatically applied to the price )

0 x 2nd Monitor ( None )

1 x Monitor Cable ( 30 ft. DVI to HDMI Cable (Resolution up to 1080P) )

1 x Speaker System ( Logitech Z506 5.1 Surround 3D Sound Speakers + Subwoofer - Black )

1 x External Hard Drives [USB 3.0/2.0/eSATA] ( 2.5" Slim 1 TB Hard Drive - USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 )

1 x USB Flash Drive ( Kingston 32GB USB 3.0 DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Flash Drive )

1 x Wireless Network Adapter ( ASUS USB-N53 802.11 a/b/g/n 300Mbps Dual-Band Wireless-N300 USB Adapter )

1 x Wireless Network Access Point/Router ( ASUS RT-N56U 802.11n Gigabit LAN 300Mbps Dual-Band Wireless Router )

1 x Power Protection ( Surge Suppressor - APC Surge Arrest )

1 x Video Camera ( Microsoft LifeCam Studio 2.0MP 1080p HD Auto Focus Webcam )

1 x USB Cables / Accessories ( [USB 3.0] USB3.0 to HDMI Display Adapter )

1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )

1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring )

1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Advanced - Video Package (Individually Sleeved 8-pin and 6-pin PCI-E VGA Power Cabling) )

1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Advanced - Power Package (Individually Sleeved 24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU, and SATA Drive Power Cabling) )

1 x Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )

1 x Case Engraving Service ( Custom Graphics - Arrows )

A. Whats with all the cases and other nonsense? Mice? Vide Camera's? Surge protectors? We dont need that info.

I didnt look through all of that junk because I saw the slower 1600mhz ram speed. Not good. 64gb is waaaay too much when you have a slower speed. Doesnt make sense.

Also, no solid state hard drive?

ASrock is a cheap motherboard manufacturer also..

Good thing you listed the USB cable though.

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Can I use the nVIdia 3d vision glasses on a regular 120hz lcd?

Q. Can I use the nVIdia 3d vision glasses on a regular 120hz lcd?Cuz im planning to buy one for my ps3.

A. No, the monitor has to be 3D ready, and you HAVE to have a supported Nvidia card so no, you cannot play 3D PS3 or any games that are 3D for that matter.

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will the ati radeon hd 6850 work on my acer 3d monitor?

Q. for christmas i got a 3D monitor, the Acer GD245HQ 23.6" 120Hz 3D Widescreen LCD Monitor however i dont have a 3d graphics card will the ATI Radeon HD 6850 work? oh and i also have the nvidia glasses kit.

A. yes it will work.
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Why do you have to color calibrate your monitor often ?

Q. I borrowed a color monki and I color calibrated all of my computers. I was flabbergasted at the difference. One of my computers the screen was way to bright, no wonder some of my images I was told was underexposed, cuz they looked good before. My question is why does the color monki offer to remind me to do it every week ? Do you have to do it often ?

A. If your monitor is an CRT type, it needs calibration every week

If you are using a LCD computer monitor, once a month is good enough.

I usually calibrate my monitor just before I start any new project for a client.

Unless you are making changes in the colour or brightness/contrast of an image, you don't need to habitually profile your monitor.

Since I shoot a Colorchecker Passport before shooting each assignment (or under each type lighting I shoot under), I make a custom white balance and apply it to the appropriate images in batches using Lightroom.. That way I do not have to depend upon my eye to determine if the colours are correct. This custom white balance is most important when you need to match the colours of a fabric or automobile exactly

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What is the best computer/monitor to buy for processing digital photogaphs?

Q. Yes, I know..."the best you can afford". Aside from that, are there monitors that more realistically depict the printed photograph? Are there hard drives that cater to photography (and do all the rest of it too...)? Websites I should check out? Thanks.

A. Well "I dont know" just dont cut it does it.

What you want to look for is a monitor with a good contrast. I dont know the exact terminology but there are monitors out there that have more shades of grey than others. Go to a decent computer shop and ask about differences in contrast. Probably a LCD monitor. Theres also ways to calibrate your existing monitor.

Follow the link bellow. Its actually a scanner calibration tool but it will let you calibrate your monitor just fine.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and look at the "Reflection Scales" pic. At the bottom of that pic you should see a sliding scale going from white to black. You should see color gradients or steps evenly from one side to the other. If you have one end or the other all blurring solid adjust your contrast and brightness on your monitor until you get the clearest result. The monitor you have might be good enough.

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Do PC games look the same through a 1080p HDTV as they do through an LCD monitor?

Q. Will the picture be of the same quality on a 1080p HDTV as it is through an LCD monitor of the same resolution?
I have ran games through my 720p HDTV, and they graphics looked poor compared to my monitor.

A. we just brought a 52'' 1080p lcd for the superbowl and i hook my 360 up to it after runing it on my 22'' acer lcd and my home theatre projector and on some games like gta iv it looks better on my 22'' and 1680x1050 resloution for some reasion on the 52'' i can see the lines that make up the graphics in the game its not a big deal from far back but it just might be because the tv is massive and can see better detail but on madden this 52'' looks amazing

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Should I buy widescreen monitor if the optimal resolution on my current laptop is 1024x768?

Q. I'm using a ThinkPad T41p as my sole computer right now. Would like to get an LCD monitor...either 19" LCD regular (not widescreen) or 20-22" widescreen...trying to decide which to get.

Widescreen monitors seems to be the new standard. However, I'm limited by my laptop video card with optimal resolution is 1024x768. Should I purchase a widescreen monitor and just deal with the flattened stretched out text and images, or will my limited video card never be able to take advantage of the benefits of a widescreen monitor?

From usage perspective: I use Microsoft Office Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and surf the internet all day long. I watch online videos on YouTube. I do not play games, but watch occasional movie.

Thanks for your suggestions!

A. "Optimal Resolution" is a function of the LCD screen, not the video adapter. Go into your graphic settings and see what widescreen resolutions are available. Some common WS resolutions you will see are 1280X720, 1440x900, and 1680x1050 - the last two being the most common in full sized monitors. Setting your color depth to 16 bit will usually allow a wider range of resolution settings, BTW. If any of those resolutions are supported, pick a monitor that matches. You may get additional resolutions settings if you update your graphics driver to the latest version.

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please help me with veoh when ever i watch a movie its always big pixles everywhere i have more details down?

Q. i have a TFT LCD monitor with a 1920 x 1200 and ever time i watch something and i make it big screen the movie has big block pixels and it gets annoying. does anyone know how to fix this

A. The problem is that the video isn't high quality, there's nothing you can do unless there's a button for HD quality.

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Which provide best picture and text quality in 1920 x 1200 Monitor?

Q. 28" at 1920 x 1200 resolution or 24" at 1920 x 1200 resolution?
Being at only 24" with 1920 x 1200 wouldn't it look better than the 28"? Smaller, compact dots provide best picture, I'm I right?

I was comparing the Hanns·G HG-281DPB and a few 24-26" monitors.

A. Given the same resolution (1920x1200), the smaller monitor would have the finer dot pitch, yes. That does not necessarily mean a "better picture" though.

Some people like having a bigger screen at lower resolution so the letters are bigger and easier to read, some people like finer dot pitches, so it's really a matter of personal preference.

Personally, if I'm buying a 1920x1200 monitor, I would get the biggest one possible since I love watching Blu-Ray DVDs at full pixel-for-pixel 1080p resolution. I run my computer on my 52" LCD HDTV at its native 1920x1080 resolution and I think it looks just fine.

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How long do LCD monitors typically last?

Q. I bought an Acer X163W LCD monitor from wallmart for $99.99, and i was wondering ho long it will last in a 24/7 media environment. I've already had it on for 4 months 24/7 and don't notice anything changing with image quality and brightness.

A. Typically the backlight is rated 50,000 hours, so do the math to see how many years that is. 50,000/24/365 = 5.7 years. Multiply that by 3 if use averages 8 hrs/day. However, if other electronic components are overrated or substandard, or you physically fatigue a connector or break something, that may shorten its life.

Of all the laptops and LCD monitors/TV's at home or small office at work, I have only seen one failure. A 17" Dell LCD monitor failed at work, but not sure exactly what the issue was, maybe a fatigued VGA connector. At first it would fail to wake from standby unless I jiggled the cable. But eventually it was just a black screen with blinking green power LED (which was usually solid green when on or amber in standby). Same cable works fine with different monitor.

I have a PIII 500 laptop purchased Jan 2000 that still works. And I left it on 24/7 for a couple of years as a wireless terminal for a PC in my basement. Although, the display did go into standby when not in use. I have not fired it up much lately other than to get some data from it (dual boots Win98se and Linux).

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Hi i just want to Ask Can My AOC 1619Sw LCD monitor work in Windows 7?

Q. Im planning to buy A windows 7 operating system for my desktop but im not sure if my AOC 1619sW LCD monitor would work in windows 7, because iIread there in the monitor description (works with windows vista) dont know if it could work if I Use windows 7??thanks!! in Advance.
Im planning to buy A windows 7 operating system for my desktop but im not sure if my AOC 1619sW LCD monitor would work in windows 7, because I have read there in the monitor description (works with windows vista) dont know if it could work if I Use windows 7??thanks!! in Advance.

A. make sure that you have enough memory and a faster processor. Your monitor is good to go.

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What to look when choosing a gaming monitor?

Q. What should I look in when during a gaming monitor? LCD or LED? 1920x1080 or 1920x1200? what should the contrast ratio be? -5s response time?
Any recommendations from ncix.com?? that is the closest store from where i live.

A. You want the higher resolution, it will look better. 1920X1200 For sure. The rest doesn't really matter, it's the resolution and the size of the screen that's most important. Don't worry about the response time, it is all so fast, that you won't notice a difference. Hope this helps :)

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Do You know of a less expensive, high quality flat panel LCD monitor to complement an Apple 23" Display?

Q. I would like to add a monitor to my current system which includes an Apple 23' Cinema Display. I could get another Cinema Display, but would like to save some $$$ and possibly get a monitor that has HDMI and component inputs. The min size would be 24' @ 1920x1200.

I'm looking for something with excellent picure quality as I work with graphics and video. A 2 to 3 year warranty would be great too.

A. Any of top 3 rated 24" LCD monitors on this page should work (see below)
$369 - $689
All are 1920 x 1200 and have HDMI inputs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020+1309821328+1288917878&Configurator=&Subcategory=20&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=

For all sizes with a HDMI input
18, 22, 24, 28, 26, 32, 40, 46,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020+1288917878&Configurator=&Subcategory=20&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=

Per
http://www.techsupportforum.com/alternative-computing/mac-support/50919-need-crt-replacement.html
Truth is that any monitor will work on a mac, as long as you get the right adapters. i use apple monitors on windows too. you just need to know what connector is on the new monitor, and what is on your mac. there are four choices, db-15, vga, adc, and dvi. and there are all kinds of adaptors to get you from one to the other. i have dvi to vga and vga to db-15 to use my old applevision on my mac and windows pc.

Per
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=136617
Macs can use any monitor, it just depends on what video card you have installed. There should be a VGA port on the back of the G4. I don't think Apple included DVI until the G5's. Some G5's and G4's will have a long oval shaped connector, this is called ADC (Apple Desktop Connector) and can only be used with an Apple Display. However, VGA (found on most PC's) and DVI (rectangular) come on Macs and can be used with any VGA or DVI compatible monitor.

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What's the difference between the LCD and the old ones monitor?How fast does the computer spoil our eyes?

Q. I would like to know the difference between the LCD monitor and the old ones,then i'm wondering if my eyes will be spoiled by computer cause i spend sometimes in computers,if so how fast can it spoil my eyes??

A. Flatscreens and LCDs certainly do provide a clearer picture, and I do prefer to use them over CRTs except when using my 3D goggles which only work on CRT monitors. If you plan on watching a lot of movies or playing games on your computer, then an LCD is worthwhile, purely for the quality of picture.

Generally, computer use will NOT affect your eyes. I've been staring into a computer screen for the better part of hmm... about 700,000 hours over 12 years. Probably a lot more, definitely not any less.

Most of that screen time was spent in front of CRT monitors. I only started to experience problems with reading about 2 years ago. My optomitrist says this was more due to having a lazy eye as a child that wasn't picked up. I now use glasses for reading books but can get by fine without them normally. If it were true that my eyesight had been affected by CRT use, then I would expect my dominant eye to be just as, or more, troubled as my non-dominant eye. However I still maintain perfect vision in that dominant eye, even though I use both to look at a screen. Eye problems run in my family, so all things considered, I don't think there's much of a correlation.

I know people who've spent just as long in front of computers as I have and they can see perfectly, if not better than most. Skin is also unaffected, but can get a bit blotchy if you stay up all night on the computer... as it will if you stay up all night doing anything else.
The other thing that makes me suspicious of CRTs causing eye problems is that when you use a computer your eyes get a good work out, reading small print, large print, looking here looking there.

If you're concerned about eye strain, try turning down the glare on your monitor (brightness or gamma) and switch to a less goudy colour scheme (ie no bold reds and contrasting greens). If you are further concerned, try doing simple eye exercises such as focusing on your finger close in and then far out, with each eye, one at a time.

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What is the best monitor, or monitor settings to stop eyestrain?

Q. I am suffering from eye strain. I work all day on the computer, and take regular breaks, but my eyes are suffering at the moment. I am using a monitor that is 17" diagonal flat screen. I have turned the brightness down and the contrast, which helps a little.
I'm wondering if I should use a newer larger monitor?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks it is a Dell monitor 17". I can't see the model anywhere, but there is a series of no. on the back:
CN OY441764180 589 2X9C thanks!

A. flatscreen lcd's are the best

the screen should be PIN sharp, with NO noticeable flickering
and there should be NO vagueness around character edges.
using a magnifying glass, you should be able to see individual pixels
that are Sharply defined. if not, then suspect that your settings are wrong
each monitor has a single IDEAL setting
this has varied over the years as design progress is made.

make certain you are using the IDEAL setting for this monitor.
we cant guess, each one is different but you could ask another question

note: almost all monitors have a menu button, or button combination
that shows the current screen settings and status check that and state that too.

the worst monitors are those that run at 60hz as this may tune itself in to
other lights in the room.modern low power light bulbs can have undesired effects
old filament lights are much better.
strip lights are a complete no no.

so you see the strain is caused by interacting with ambient lighting.

monitors that operate at 85hz often look the best.

most monitors have a system of 3 settings for colour strength, running between
cool and hot choosing a cooler scheme may help

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I am wanting to buy a 22" lcd monitor.Can you give me any useful information about one?

Q. Right now i have a Dell 17" lcd monitor and was wanting a 22" Dell lcd monitor.I only use my computer for about 3 hours a day.Can you give me the pros and cons to buy one or not to buy one.I'm not really a computer genius but i would like to know if i would really benifit from a larger monitor.Thanks

If it means anything i am using a Radeon x300 graphics.

A. you will have a much larger viewing area than a 17 inch, MUCH MUCH MUCH. you iell be able to fit more programs/windows on one screen. if it was me id go for it cuse i just like bigger monitors, and i was in ur position once (or a similar one) and i went for it and was very happy i did. but if you want to save your money, dont get one or wait for a good deal, like i got mine for $200 at bestbuy :). make sure it has at least a 5 ms response time, dvi and vga input, and anything above a 700:1 contrast ratio. and thats its not some cheap brand, get one made by someone like westinghouse, LG, samsung, etc.. not some office depot only brand.
p.s.
if you get this monitor gaming performance (if you game) will be greatly decreased, expecially with that graphics card.

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How much can I sell a used Lenovo A12 9704 ThinkCentre Desktop 2007 model?

Q. Specs:

Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
(Original OS Supplied: Microsoft Windows Vista Business)
19" LCD Monitor (Max. 1440 x 900 resolution)
4096 MB (4.00 GB) DDR2 SD RAM 667.0 MHz
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz (2 cores)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS (512 MB)
320 GB HDD
DVD-Writer - Serial ATA
Built in Speaker on CPU
USB Optical Mouse
USB Keyboard

Software's:

Microsoft Office 2010 Retail Professional
Nero Essentials

Your help is highly appreciated.
Thanks!

A. Its an old system old processor old graphics card and you may get $100 for this but more than likely $50 .

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Building a gaming pc?

Q. http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/gaming-desktop-computer.html

look at the budget pc build on this site what more would i need and what do.you think of these components? what do you suggest? im only 16 so.dont have a big budget help me out :)

A. It depends on what games you're expecting to play as well as the graphics resolution you are attempting to reach. The higher the resolution, the higher graphics detail and also the resources in which it utilises.

The Budget PC price range, as with the previous poster, you need to increase the memory (RAM) to at least 6 to 8GB especially since most games of 2011/2012 will be fairly resource hungry and to compensate any efficiency issues that you might face with Windows 7.

4GB is not enough.

The hard drive itself, 1TB is a lot of storage; but if you're expecting to run it as your primary hard drive, especially with applications, operating system and archiving; then you should avoid it. You should look at getting a 7200RPM minimum speed primary hard drive of 320GB or better and then a second hard drive to operate as storage with 1TB or so and with a speed of 5400 to 5900rpm.

There will be significant performance issues when playing games upon one drive.

The 1GB GTX550Ti is a good card, but if you're expecting to play "high" graphics settings, then there will be a majority in which this video card will not be able to reach, especially if you have a LCD or LED monitor that can handle 1920 resolutions or better. Therefore, a GTX560Ti card or a HD6970 is the way to go and you will get "high" settings on the resolution given.

Even though you are on a budget as I have mentioned repetitively, the Black Edition of the AMD is perhaps ok; but for gaming it does not make any difference. I would have chosen an Intel chipset as an old LGA775 chipset will still out-perform this. In any case a lower grade Phenom II X4 series will be just fine in this instance.

Now, if you were to buy these parts individually, may be at a computer swap meet, or look at parts online; or even go to a competitively priced computer shop; then you might be able to get someone you may know or confident enough to put these parts together and save you the hassle in getting ripped off.

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Please Suggest Me A Good Graphic card?

Q. My investment is around 3000 Rs. to 4000 Rs. (55 dollars- 72 dollars)

Previous Graphic card - GeForce 9400GT DDR2

I Want better Graphic Card than 9400GT to play games like Max payne , COD black ops 2 etc(upcoming 2013 games) and work in 3d max 2012 without lag!

Pc Specs are :
Intel Core i5-3450 CPU ~ 3.5Ghz
8 Gb ram
Monitor size is 22 inches and 18 inches
OS- window 7

Kindly Suggest me best one in this range :)

A. With that range i would wait and raise more money.
For Several Reasons ;
1. There is an Upcoming Graphics card generation on our doorstep , so your card will be outdated before you know it.
2. Running a game smoothly with a card in that range would be hard and it would require you to sacrifice game's graphics in favor of performance.
3. If your monitor is Full HD it is going to be harder than you would think. You would be forced out of your monitor's native resolution in favor of performance. (Be mindful that LCD monitors do not perform well outside of their native resolution.)

Other than that , you have two options ;
Get a HD6670
Alternative option ;
It may be just slightly out of your range but Nvidia GT640 would outperform HD6670.

Second option ;
Get one Hd6670 then raise money to get another then use crossfire to link them and you will get a good graphics performance that would be not far from hd6950's performance which is a high-end card.
Of course if your motherboard supports crossfire by having and additional PCI-E x16 Slot.

Hope i helped.

Cheers!

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what would be the best camera for making home movies?

Q. It should be from under $200 - $350 and it should have good lighting and sound quality. Any ideas?

A. While most cameras take video, and some camcorders take photos; to get the best of both, you need both. Have not seen a camera that compares with the video from a camcorder and camcorders can't take good quality photos. Suggest the least expensive Canon Camcorder and the Canon A590IS camera.

What gives a camera its picture quality?
It is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Megapixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something above that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the second link in the information above for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

You may never need expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, but the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (both hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged, format in camera, and don't delete or fill card completely. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Lots of great camera tips in this link.
http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. You can view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

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What is the best 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 monitor for under $200?

Q. I'm looking for the best 1920x1080 or 1029x1200 monitor. It is preferred that the monitor is 23" or above, bigger is better. Also I'm looking for one with a dvi connection(not hdmi unless it comes with a dvi to hdmi cable). Finally, it is preferred that the response time to be 5ms or less, shorter is better. Thanks.

A. I would recommend this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W22PB2?ie=UTF8&tag=a00ba7a-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001W22PB2

Its a LG W2353V-PF 23" LCD Monitor HDMI Full HD 1080P, at $199.99
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Pixel Pitch: 0.266mm (Smaller is better, clearer images)
Contrast Ratio: 50000:1 (Higher the contrast, the better)
Response Time: 2ms (That's really fast)
Connectors: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, one each
Speakers: Unfortunately no, but speakers that comes with monitors are no surprise weak & low watt anyway.

Most importantly, i'm using the LG monitor for the past 6 months, more than 12hrs a days straight, not given me any problem, color is as vibrant as the day I bought it.

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Suggestions for affordable gaming computers?

Q. For anyone with extended knowledge on the subject, I could use some help on what computer has the best bang for it's buck. I'm not a cheap skate, just a college student looking for something that fulfill my gaming needs and schooling needs. I want to be able to play something say like Fallout New Vegas on the higher settings. I did see the igotpower brand gaming computers which were cheaper than others I had seen and seemingly worked well. But, I thought I'd ask others opinions. Can anyone suggest a good computer that doesn't extend 1000 dollars?

A. For 1K$ you can get an excellent Gaming PC

Processor - Intel core i7 875K - 350$
Motherboard - you have 3 options

1)Intel DH55TC - 100$
2)Asus P7H55D-M Pro
3)Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3 both for 150$

Ram - 2X2 Corsair 1333MHZ for 50$ or 1600MHZ for 75$

Graphic - An excellent choice is the GTX460 1GB GDDR5 120$

HDD - 500GB Seagate 7200RPM Sata II - 40$

LG DVD Writer 24X - 20$

Samsung 22" Monitor 150000:1 contrast - 150$

Creative Speakers 2.1 - 20$

Keyboard and Mouse Logitech - 10$

Hope this helps.

Hey if you want I am also a computer Dealer. I have a good computer for you at an affordable rate in India. The price is 700$

The configuration is

Intel core i3 540 - 120$

Motherboard - Asus P7H55-M/USB3 - 170$

RAM - transcend 4GB 1333MHZ - 60$

GPU - Nvidia GEForce 9400GT 1GB DDR2 - 60$

Computer Case with 400watt PSU - 30$

Creative Speakers 2.1 - 20$

Acer 18.5" LCD 100000:1 contrast Monitor - 150$

Keyboard and Mouse iBall - 10$

Seagate HDD 500GB 7200RPM - 40$

LG DVD writer 16X - 20$

I am giving you Windows 7 professional 64-bit for free

Shipping charges - 20$

My email - sagar.bh96@yahoo.com

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Indian Customs Duty on PC Monitors?

Q. I am planning to buy a 20" TFT LCD PC monitor from abroad and will take it to India. It costs around 400 USD. Will I have tp pay customs duty? Somebody has told me that we can bring with us upto $600 goods duty free. Is it true? Or for IT products it is always duty free whatever be the price ?

A. If your TFT LCD PC monitor is never used or brand new you will definetely have to pay costoms duty. And regarding duty free last year they nearly charged me for liquor bottles aslo. Indian customs sucxxxxxx. If you have your relative working in costums department you can contact them , that may help you ( power). Or try to use your moniter for few days so that it dosent look brand new and call tell hten its my house hold stuffs.

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How can I optimize my monitor resolution with my Macbook Pro?

Q. I have a 23" ASUS LCD monitor that I was using via HDMI with my PC. Now I have a Macbook, and the monitor is hooked up via the HDMI/DVI adapter, but the resolution, even set at 720 on isn't nearly as good as before. Am I stuck with this or is there a way to get the external display looking as good as it did with PC?

A. 23" monitors are usually 1920X1080 not 720p (1280X720)
try setting it to 1920X1080.

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Can anyone recommend a good non apple monitor to use with my mac?

Q. I've just bought a macbook and need a large lcd monitor to work with it. I decided not to get an apple monitor as I was told I could get just as good a monitor by another company for less money. Any recommendations would be great. It needs to be as good as - or better than the apple cinema display. Thanks!

A. It'd be good for you to check Viewsonic monitors, they're probably the best in these days, especially if you're a designer and care about things like color, contrast, brightness and pixel quality. Hope that I helped you. The page's the following www.viewsonic.com

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What's the best camera between Canon XA10, Canon 7D or Canon 60D?

Q. Also what about canon 5D mark 2? I was thinking about getting canon xa10 so let me know what you guys think. This camera will mainly be used for videos, since I already have canon 50d. Thanks.

A. Canon XA10 is best for videos than Canon 7D or Canon 60D
because-
1/3" CMOS Sensor
Native 1920 x 1080
24Mbps AVCHD Recording
60i, PF30, PF24, Native 24p
64GB Internal Flash Drive
10x HD Zoom Lens
Dual SD Memory Card Slots
3.5" Touch Panel LCD Screen
Dual XLR Inputs w/Detachable Handle
Waveform Monitor, Peaking, Zebra 70/100%

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I want to start getting into photography?

Q. What camera is solid camera to start with for a beginner that isnt that expensive but no crappy?

A. There are TWO primary factors to consider:

1. How much money do you have to spend????
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).

For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers:

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain)
The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 autoexposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729.

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera to a more expensive Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

These two selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.

You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:

www.usa.canon.com
www.nikonusa.com

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How can I watch digital TV on an LCD monitor? (without hooking up a computer to it)?

Q. I have an LCD monitor with HDMI and DVI inputs and I would like to use it as a TV. I would like to connect to antenna and watch the digital broadcast TV after the "transition". I understand I need an external tuner, but what will work after the transition and which is best?

A. A DTV converter is a digital tuner, so the only obstacle you have is finding one with a DVI or HDMI output or buying a VCR with These connections and using the coax connection from the DTV box.

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How can I watch digital TV on an LCD monitor? (without hooking up a computer to it)?

Q. I have an LCD monitor with HDMI and DVI inputs and I would like to use it as a TV. I would like to connect to antenna and watch the digital broadcast TV after the "transition". I understand I need an external tuner, but what will work after the transition and which is best?

A. A TV contains two elements, a tuner and a display. You can buy a digital tuner now which will still work after the changeover. The problem will be with the outputs from the tuner, which are generally in the form of a SCART plug. There are several DVD recorders with HDMI outputs so it might worth checking those out. Some have both analogue and digital tuners.

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