can anybody recommend a good 27 inch monitor for video games?

Q. I want to get a 27 inch monitor for playing my xbox 360 on. the most important factor is input lag since i usually use a crt tv now. I would like good image quality but i don't want to spend more then $300 if possible. I was considering the AOC 2770VH1 since it is only $230 at best buy. Thank you.

A. I Heard the AOC 2770VH1 lcd monitor is great

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What parts do I need for a gaming computer?

Q. I'm looking to buy a gaming computer. My money range is $0-$1200 and I want my gaming computer to play most games on max settings and those newer titles such as Battle Field 3 on normal/medium at least.I heard building your own computer is cheaper but I don't know anything about computers. Could someone please help and list good video cards, processors etc. and where to get them. Or you could just put a good pc for a reasonable price. Also can you put the links in your answers.

A. here you go:

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 - $130

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 ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $125

ASUS ENGTX560Ti448DC2/2DIS/1280MD5 GeForce GTX 560 Ti - 448 Cores (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $280 ($260 after rebate)

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX850M 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular High Performance Power Supply - $140 ($120 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

Acer S220HQLAbd Black 21.5" 5ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 ACM 100,000,000:1 (1000:1) - $120 (1080p monitor)

Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 920-002950 Black 8 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse - $27

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

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 - $34

ALTEC LANSING BXR1221 15 Watts RMS 2.1 Speaker System - $30

TOTAL :$1200 ($1150 after rebate), this is the best COMPLETE BUILD that I could give you for that price, it is well balanced and it already comes with an aftermarket cooler and speakers. The monitor is 1080p and with the GTX 560 ti 448 cores you could play all games on max settings on 1080p with good FPS.

The GTX 560 ti 448 cores is a DOWNGRADED GTX 570 thus it is only slightly slower than the gtx 570:

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/499?vs=306

BTW, the motherboard that I have provided is SLI ready that is why I have given you the 850w Corsair PSU that is capable enough to support 2 GTX 560 ti 448 cores in SLI on a high end system with overclocking.

And since the GTX 560 ti 448 cores has the same power requirement as that of the GTX 570, then it will be our basis of how much power is needed in SLI:

Here is Guru3D's power supply recommendation:

GeForce GTX 570

On your average system the card requires you to have a 600 Watt power supply unit.

GeForce GTX 570 in 2-way SLI

A second card requires you to add another ~225 Watts. You need a 750+ Watt power supply unit if you use it in a high-end system (800+ to a KiloWatt is recommended if you plan on any overclocking).

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-570-sli-review/13

So, basically, what I have given you is still upgradeable to SLI and you could still add an SSD (120 gb is good, but this is only optional). =D

Parts and prices came from newegg.com

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How do I transfer video from the hard drive to the SD card on a JVC Everio GZ-MG630RU camcorder?

Q. I have a 2010 JVC Everio GZ-MG630RU camcorder. i recently bought a laptop with Win-7. i found out that Win-7 does not recognize my camcorder . My question is: how do i go about transferring the videos on my camcorders Hard Drive to the cameras mini SD card ?

Thanx

A. Excerpt from Amazon.com. Read your manual and your question makes no sense. Why do you want to copy from HDD to SD when the camera doesn't seem to have an mini SD card?

Everio Features

All 2009 Everios make sharing and watching videos easier than ever. New for this year is the One Touch Export function that allows Everio videos to be imported into iTunes and loaded into an iPod or iPhone. All 2009 Everios also offer One Touch DVD burning and the One Touch Upload function that JVC introduced to users in 2008 as a new and convenient way to upload videos to YouTube.

To use any of the three functions, simply connect Everio to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Then, the user chooses one of three buttons on the Everio: UPLOAD, EXPORT, or DIRECT DVD. Pressing the button will launch the appropriate Windows PC application that comes bundled with Everio, and the user simply follows the simple on-screen prompts. With just a few mouse clicks the process of uploading to YouTube, exporting to iTunes, burning to disc or transferring to an external hard disk drive will be completed. For uploading to YouTube, the user can perform an in-camera edit of any length video to fit the 10-minute YouTube limit.

For disc based archiving, there is an alternative to using a PC. JVC offers the CU-VD50 Direct DVD Burner/Player as an option, which allows burning of Everio videos to a DVD disc without having to use a PC.

The new Everio MediaBrowser software supplied with all Everio models is a Windows application providing an easy-to-search calendar-type graphical interface for indexing and finding video files. Thumbnail images of recorded videos and stills are superimposed on the calendar so it’s easy to see when any scene was recorded. The Everio MediaBrowser also allows easy playback, simple cut editing, and "Decomotion" to spruce up recorded footage with animated graphics for upload to YouTube. It also supports Export to iTunes, Upload to YouTube, burning to disc or transferring to HDD.

Another new feature found on all Everio camcorders is Digest Playback, which offers an easy and entertaining way to check the content residing on Everio’s HDD or SD/SDHC card. The function automatically selects highlight scenes from among the recorded content using JVC’s proprietary algorithm and plays back what looks like a "coming attractions" trailer for a movie. Sixty minutes of footage is condensed into five minutes of highlight scenes.

Other Everio features have been enhanced for 2009. Laser Touch Operation has been updated to allow control of zooming and recording using either the Laser Touch scroll bar or buttons next to the LCD screen, as well as by the standard zoom lever and REC button. And as before, Laser Touch makes it easy to browse through thumbnail images of recorded scenes and access menu selection. Power-linked operation, long offered by JVC, goes a step further this year. Simply opening the LCD monitor automatically opens the built-in lens cover and powers up the camcorder. Closing the LCD also closes the lens cover and shuts down the power. With Quick Restart, recording can start in about one second after the LCD is re-opened.

In addition to performance and convenience, the 2009 Everio line offers plenty of style and shooting comfort. A new design features elegant curves, a silver-framed LCD and a comfortable angled grip with a new dual use strap. The strap can be used in the usual camcorder fashion, supporting the user’s hand when shooting, or it can be extended and used as a wrist strap like the type on most digital still cameras.

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Is this a good desktop computer and a good price for it?

Q. It was bought in 2010

Hp pavillion elite hpe-112y
Windows 7
Quad core processor
8gb ram
1tb hard drive
Blu-ray drive (drive #1)
Dvd-rw dual layer burner (drive #2)
15-in-1 memory card reader
20" lcd monitor
all-in-one printer/scanner/copier
18 months remaining on premium replacement plan

The seller bought it for over $1300. The seller is asking $750 for it. Fully restored to factory defaults.

A. What do you plan to do? Do you plan to do school work, go to youtube.com, play a few movies, or play some simple card games? If so then buy something brand new that's cheaper and has a warranty or provides an opportunity to purchase one. Before you buy that computer, look up the model number on amazon.com to check what they are going for brand new. Good luck!

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Should I get a Canon eos 7d with a standard lens or an T2I with a wide angle lens, my budget is $1750?

Q. for a friend

A. You should go with Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera
* 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor;
* DIGIC 4 image processor for high image quality and speed
* ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light;
* enhanced 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system
* Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
* Wide 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor;
* Dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button
* New compatibility with SDXC memory cards,
* Plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support

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Cheap HDMI Field Monitor?

Q. Is there any cheap HDMI field monitor, for under 100$ preferably? At least 7"

A. There is nothing "cheap" about HDMI field monitors, but for around $200 you can find a number of them

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=hdmi+field+monitor&tag=mh0b-20&index=electronics&hvadid=1675750756&ref=pd_sl_4qji5j6alk_e

But for any quality, you need to consider something like this

http://www.coollcd.com/ruige-tls701hda-7-oncamera-hd-lcd-field-monitor-for-dslr-canon-5d-7d-hd-video-cameras_p811.html

You did not mention if you were using this monitor with a dSLR. If so, you need to spend some time on this link

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/cam-cam.shtml

And this

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/techniques/3_years_later_dslr_video_one_mans_perspective.shtml

By the time you add all the accessories necessary to make your dSLR a viable video camera, you could buy a real video camera

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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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How to watch Tv on LCD monitor without a Computer?

Q. how would i do this my lcd monitor has a hdmi and dvi input.

A. Listen fools, they said "without a computer"...

All you need is a tv-tuner. A vcr will work with rca outputs, but the ideal would be a digital cable box w/ component outputs or better. The new hd cable boxes typically have hdmi ports.

A lot of new monitors have ports for hdmi, dvi, vga, component, or rca, but your's might only have one.

Even if it doesn't all you need is a converter. For example:
Digital cable box to component to converter to vga to lcd.

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What is the difference between an LCD Monitor and an LCD TV?

Q. Why are LCD Monitors cheaper than LCD TVs? Both receive and process digital information so why the big price difference? Is it the resolution and clarity? Or is it just a rip off the industry doesn't want you to know about?

A. Those LCD panel for Monitor use is design main for text display. LCD display panel for tv use is design for image/picture. is not the same panel, some technical difference ! A low end standard LCD monitor price can be cheap, but a good monitor should be cost more than LCD tv ( compare to same size screen ). For TV..LCD display + tuner RF > IF> colour decode > Audio RF>IF> ..... Total many other parts and circuit design . Monitor need good Resolution LCD panel + VIDEOS display circuit , because of resolution ,LCD Display panel price always high,or even very high ! ( unless ,some cheap monitor use bad resolution panel ). maybe make is more sample for this... F1 engine and WRX sport saloon car engine, is engine, but difference design because of difference NEED !

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What is the best LCD monitors for the best price?

Q. I am looking into getting a new LCD monitor so I can take advantage of my 256mb video card with a DVI output. I am wondering if anybody has some good input on which brand and model to get , I like the samsung T220 with it's 20000:1 contrast ratio . Thanks for you input.

A. Yes I can give you some input. For real, no b.s. like on Polls and Surveys. I studied monitors last year extensively, and here are my results:

The two best choices I could find were Viewsonic and Samsung. I went with the Viewsonic 22" because of it's extremely high user satisfaction ratings, the unbelievable warranty it came with, and the price. Samsung was neck-n-neck, with Viewsonic. But the warranty wasn't as good, and they weren't on the market as long so I had no long term performance information to go on. You will never regret buying a Viewsonic anyway. They are not going out of business, and their quality is near the top of the heap. I bought it from COSTCO. If you don't have a membership then I recommend that you get one, because you are going to save the membership fee with the monitor purchase anyway. They have both Samsung and Viewsonic. You can go with the Samsung, if you want. You won't hear complaints from me. I'm just advising you from extensive experience and age (unfortunately), how you can make the best choice. You can see my monitor on my 360. The picture is tiny, but, you can see it.

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How to watch Tv on LCD monitor without a Computer?

Q. how would i do this my lcd monitor has a hdmi and dvi input.

A. Listen fools, they said "without a computer"...

All you need is a tv-tuner. A vcr will work with rca outputs, but the ideal would be a digital cable box w/ component outputs or better. The new hd cable boxes typically have hdmi ports.

A lot of new monitors have ports for hdmi, dvi, vga, component, or rca, but your's might only have one.

Even if it doesn't all you need is a converter. For example:
Digital cable box to component to converter to vga to lcd.

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I need help to connect my ps3 to monitor?

Q. I have a LCD monitor (no HDMI input) now what cables can i buy to connect my ps3. It would be help full by giving me the addresses and the names.

A. So is there any VGA input on your LCD monitor. I think you could buy a HDMI Cable and a hdmi to vga converter.
Take a look at http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/202863/211189120/HDMI-Cables.html

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How can I reduce computer-use related eye strain and still use a computer 6-8 hrs a day?

Q. I need to use the computer for my job, but my eye's get extremely strained after just an hour of use. I have a nice, 22" LCD monitor. Any ideas?? My refresh rate is locked at 60 Hz. Could that have anything to do with it?

A. Yeah 60Hz is a bit low my man... try being above 70, but the more rezolution the less refresh rate.

Here are other things that work great:

1. They make computer eye drops, really. The drops soothe the eye and keep it wet. Some eye strain is due to dryness.

2. Get your eyes checked. I had the same issue. Big screen - sore eyes... turned out my astigmatism had gotten worse so I had slight issues focusing up close.

3. If you wear specs, get the anti glare coating. That with new glasses really reduced my eyestrain.

When all else fails, drink whiskey.

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Can LCD monitors damage the skin around your eyes?

Q. I have an LCD monitor and I wanted to know if it can damage or affect the SKIN around your eye in any way? Like for example can it cause premature eye wrinkles, or thin down the skin around it, or anything similar?

A. LCD monitors are the same light as a lightbulb...just a bit more intense and controlled to display images. Unless you're squinting and straining to read something on screen then you're fine.

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Need to hook my MacBook Pro to my 27" LCD Monitor?

Q. Hi how or what cable would I use to hook up my brand new MacBook Pro 2011 Fall MacBook Pro 2.3GHz to the following Monitor? What ever is easiest and has the best resolution. THANKS!

Samsung 27" LED Monitor S27A550H 1920x1080 VGA HDMI
5000000:1 Contrast|Fast 2ms Response

A. I don't know much about macbooks. but if you have an "HDMI" port on your mac, go buy an HDMI to HDMI cable; (They have all different lengths, depending on how far your laptop will be from the monitor, you choose the length.) they can range from 2 to 25 dollars about, depending on who you buy them from and what length they are. I recommend buying them from places like wal-mart or target, and avoiding places like radioshack. (Also, this is the easiest way, and best resolution, ranging all the way to 1080p. while VGA is low def, and you have to screw it in.)

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What are organic Light emitting diodes?

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A. Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are electronic devices made by placing a thin film of an electroluminescent organic material between two conductors of different work functions. When an electrical voltage is applied, electrons and holes are injected into the electroluminescent material. When these recombine, light is emitted. Additional thin film layers are usually added for different purposes such as electron and hole transport. The advantages of organic materials derive from the easiness of chemical manipulation to tune the colours and to obtain low-cost processability such as inkjet printing on plastic substrates. OLEDs can be used for large and small area flat panel flexible self-luminous displays in many consumer products.
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:N9sRYHGIPhoJ:www.lx.it.pt/~alcacer/TM_Group/OLEDs.pdf+organic+light+emitting+diodes&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjXiSgZ9oDHYe3BiMn_aJccLMPwsDNxvQtZCJDQCxZO7fo6PQoktEvs0FN_tpNGT0_8llrCKtHWpdpFpyfeE3yHXmvV7Da55ZujiNSGPX6jgu7wbcMMumzJO_27gNjKkkmgwwvk&sig=AHIEtbREilLKqgO7sH4HO_hCZ60wKZtipQ&pli=1
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OLEDs are used in television screens, computer monitors, small, portable system screens such as mobile phones and PDAs, watches, advertising, information, and indication. OLEDs are also used in light sources for space illumination and in large-area light-emitting elements. Due to their early stage of development, they typically emit less light per unit area than inorganic solid-state based LED point-light sources.

An OLED display functions without a backlight. Thus, it can display deep black levels and can be thinner and lighter than liquid crystal displays. In low ambient light conditions such as dark rooms, an OLED screen can achieve a higher contrast ratio than an LCD using either cold cathode fluorescent lamps or the more recently developed LED backlight.

There are two main families of OLEDs: those based upon small molecules and those employing polymers. Adding mobile ions to an OLED creates a Light-emitting Electrochemical Cell or LEC, which has a slightly different mode of operation.

OLED displays can use either passive-matrix (PMOLED) or active-matrix addressing schemes. Active-matrix OLEDs (AMOLED) require a thin-film transistor backplane to switch each individual pixel on or off, and can make higher resolution and larger size displays possible.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roll-up-computer-screen/112350788784420

Verbatim launches colour tuneable and dimmable OLED lights
13th April 2011
Verbatim's OLEDs can be dimmed, are colour tuneable and are suitable for reading lights . The first commercially viable colour tuneable organic light emitting diodes (OLED) have launched onto the market for use in the general lighting, automotive and airline industries. Verbatim, a data storage and technology developer and subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is behind the new lighting technology. Verbatim claims its VELVE OLEDs emit a soft, glare-free light, which the company suggests are good for reading lights. The lights are also available in different shapes, including squares, rectangles and hexagons.

OLEDs are different from traditional LED lights. OLEDs are solid-state semiconductors that use films of organic molecules thinner than human hair to emit light. LED lights are semiconductors that give off light when a current runs through them. Although energy efficient, they are sometimes criticised for not emitting enough light or for emitting an off-colour light. OLEDs emit brighter light, do not require the use of hazardous chemicals such as mercury, can be dimmed, and they draw less power than standard LEDs.

The VELVE OLEDs have been designed in 14 cm x 14 cm colour and white tone tuneable panels. Users will able to adjust the colours of the lights, giving them the ability to change the lighting to meet the different functions of the space. The company is selling the OLEDs to original equipment manufacturers in the lighting and furniture sectors, but says they are also well suited general lighting application, or for use in vehicles and airplanes.

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What can you use to clean a lcd monitor screen without harming it??

Q. I just purchased a samsung lcd monitor screen and i need to know how to clean it the proper way

A. they have wipes at office depot and such especially for lcd

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Is it okay to bring a desktop PC into a hotel room?

Q. Ok here is my situation - my laptop doesn't have the necessary files on it for what I'm doing and I have to attend a two week long seminar! It's going to take me forever to transfer the files from my office PC to the laptop and I just can't do it.

My solution is - pack up my entire desktop PC and LCD monitor and take it into my hotel room. Is this okay? Its feels rather strange to me but I'm left with no choice - it's not illegal is it?

A. As far as I know, it is not illegal to bring a desktop computer with you into a hotel room - it's just cumbersome and inconvenient.

If you already have a laptop, you could always purchase a thumb drive or an external hard drive - I just bought an external Western Digital terabyte drive for ~100$, and it's very portable and convenient for my needs. If the files can be moved, you might be better off just stashing them on another drive/disk. If they're "small" (ie, less than 10mb), you might even be able to email them to yourself.

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Want to build a MAME arcade cabinet?

Q. I want to build a MAME arcade cabinet, where I will buy the monitor and PC to run the MAME emulator.
I will probably play with it a bit and then want to sell it.
Is it illegal for me to sell the arcade cabinet WITHOUT ANY ROMS just the emulator?

A. As mentioned, it should be legal to sell without any roms (although not 100% sure if that violates any licensing with MAME.. might want to sell it without MAME as well if you want to be 100% legal.. maybe just delete the main EXE file and leave the rest configured hah).

As for where to buy the PC and monitor... any PC and monitor will do. The more powerful, the better for newer games, but most classic games will run fine on even an older PC.

Some people get proper old school CRT monitors so they have the right look and feel, but you can use an LCD monitor as well. Many emulators have a simulated scanlines options to make it look more like an older CRT monitor or support plugins to enable this kind of feature.

MAME for Windows isn't optimized for 3D hardware acceleration (last I read), so if you're trying to get something that'll run newer 3D games, you're probably going to have to go with raw processor horsepower rather than something with a fancy graphics card. I think it'll do 2D hardware acceleration but there's no DirectX support for 3D acceleration so it's all decoded with the main processor.

If you're buying a PC specifically for it, depending on what you want to do, you might look at home theater PCs (HTPCs). Lenovo, Asus, Shuttle and Zotac have a wide range of small Mini-ITX (?) and smaller boxes that look pretty good. Some look like the Nintendo Wii or like a cable modem. Very tiny. Half the time they come as barebones so you have to provide some extra parts.

If you wanted something halfway portable, you could get one of those and a small monitor (maybe even a USB-powered one from Liliput or Mimo so you'd have one fewer power cables).

Also, I'd highly recommend either an X-Arcade controller (or the buttons/sticks/etc they sell non-assembled) or SlikStick for the controls. Very durable.

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is there a way i can use MAME on my laptop but play it through my TV?

Q. is there something i could buy that would allow me to play mame on my laptop but use my TV screen as a monitor?

A. To be honest with you your not going to be happy with the laptops performance with most newer games trying to prot it out to a tv.

My experience of using a laptop that I connected to a cabinet conversion I made. I used dazzle video edit to be the hub between the Laptop and the monitor, I had the usb Ipac connecting the Laptop to the controls, full sound. I installed a docking station in the cabinet for quick connection. It worked well with the older classic arcade games but the newer higher graphic games did not fair as well. many times freezing. I changed the Dazzle out and the monitor. I placed an LCD monitor and used the S-video output of the laptop. This helped out alot but performance lagged compared to my table top computers. I eventually just went with a mobo mounted to the cab and built it from there. I have a Mini PC that I can take with me to play where ever that has a graphic card with s-video I connect to a TV or my fav a projector.

Hope my lesson can help you...

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What's the cheapest graphics card I can get that can run maximum game settings?

Q. My current set up is a intel quadcore processor,an ATI radeon 4350 graphics card, a 500gb hard drive, running windows 7 professional with 4gb's of RAM, and my
Monitor is my LCD tv screen that is 32",720p. And any other recommendations for things that could upgrade or make my computer faster and better for a decent price would be greatly appreciated.

A. well Alex, I am just gonna assume that what you meant was the lowest priced GPU that could run all games on max settings on 1080p.

With that in mind, then the GPU that you can get is the GTX 560 ti, like this one:

MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $235 ($205 after rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565

The GTX 560 ti is the lowest card that can play BF3 on max settings on 1080p with ave FPS of 31.8:

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

BTW, If whenever you have decided to purchase this card, just make sure that your PSU would be ideal to support it. The GTX 560 ti requires 500w or greater BUT the ideal PSU would be a 600w branded PSU (corsair,antec,seasonic,OCZ).

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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.

NOTE : newegg parts and prices

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What best specifications could have the PC for gaming currently and how much would it cost?

Q.

A. If money was not an issue, then the best specifications would be:
The Dream Gaming Build For March 2011

Motherboard
ASUS P6T Motherboardicon ($230)

CPU
Intel Core i7 960icon ($570)

RAM
Corsair XMS3 Tri Channel 12GBicon ($230)

Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 5970 2GBicon ($680)

Sound Card
Creative Labs SoundBlaster X-FI Titaniumicon ($140)

Hard Drives
Intel X25-M Solid State Hard Drive 80 GBicon ($220)
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TBicon ($95)

Optical Drives
Pioneer BDR-205 Blu Ray Burnericon ($200)
Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD Burnericon ($20)

Case
Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower Black Caseicon ($140)

Power Supply
Corsair TX750W 750-Watt Power Supplyicon ($110)

Keyboard
Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboardicon ($190)

Mouse
Logitech Gaming Mouse G500icon ($65)

Speakers
Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker Systemicon ($400)

Monitor
Samsung P2770HD 27" LCD Monitoricon ($350)

TOTAL COST: $3640 (USD)


Note that the total cost includes the monitor and peripherals (keyboard, mouse, speakers). If you take these components out and just add up the core system cost, it is just over $2500

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What do you guys think of kindles?

Q. How much are they? Are they worth the buy? There's a lot of different brands, which is the best one? How much do you have to pay for books once you own a kindle? I saw one at Barnes & Noble and am very interested. Thank you!

A. Kindle is a specific ereader by Amazon. Barnes & Nobel's ereaders go by the name Nook.

Ebooks are priced similar at both stores and average around $10, usually a bit less than physical books.

Buy a Kindle or Nook Touch if you're most interested in long-run reading. Their E Ink Pearl display is much better than Nook Color's LCD (backlit) screen for reading text. Deciding between a Kindle and Nook Touch: Kindle advantages: keyboard, 3G model available, 4G internal memory, Text-To-Speech, MP3 support. Nook Touch advantages: touch screen, less page-turn flashing, EPUB support, SD memory expansion port, library borrowing now (vs later this year for Kindle).

Buy a Nook Color if you're most interested in apps and games and browsing the web. Reading long-run text is as tolerable as it is with a computer monitor, and the Kindle's and Nook Touch's capabilities in the non-reading areas pale in comparison.

[Buy an iPad if you are ok paying a considerable premium and want the best app experience, the best PDF support, the best web browsing experience, and value color support over E Ink Pearl display's book-like reading experience.]

Pricing (2011-07-29):
Nook Color: $250; Nook Touch: $139;
Kindle WiFi ($139); Kindle WiFi WSO ($114); Kindle 3G ($189); Kindle 3G WSO ($139).

1. WiFi or WiFi+3G: Choose WiFi+3G if you wish to download ebooks or browse the web when away from a WiFi hotspot. An ereader with 3G support will be able to connect like a cell phone. Unlike a cell phone, however, there is no monthly fee for Kindle's 3G service. Note, though, that the web browser on Kindle isn't so great. Also, once an ebook is downloaded, neither WiFi nor 3G is needed to read it.

2. Special Offers or not:

Kindle With Special Offers Pros:
* $25 (WiFi) or $50 (3G) less expensive.
* May save more if special offers are purchased.
* Offers have been sweet so far: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_kspot_ksupport?nodeId=200671290
* Ads do not show up in the middle of reading an ebook.
* I've heard only praise from those who buy Kindle WSO.

Kindle With Special Offers Cons:
* May just dislike ads in principle, even outside of reading experience.

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what is the latest technology of monitor in 2012?

Q. i 'm doing a project for college in which i need to know the latest technology of monitor in 2012 and i've been looking through the internet but to no avail if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

A. here are 5 technologies of many that are used in monitors:

1.WLED is the most used type of technology used in today's monitors, but is also the cheapest one
2.RGB LED is very expensive and doesent go thin, altough, it does have more accuarate colors than a monitor using WLED technology
3.LCD expensive and usually have terrible viewing angles and not so flawless color replication
4.Plasma [dont realy know much about it]
5.OLED [don't know much about it eather]

well my info is not flawless but you can carry on the research

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What is the current value of my desktop computer?

Q. I purchased all the parts to this computer in June 2011 (getting close to 2 years ago) except for an additional 2TB hardrive June of 2012 and the Logitech Illuminated keyboard a few months ago. Everything is still in great condition; I just have no need for it anymore and would like to sell it. I am wondering what an estimation of the current value of it would be so that I know what to sell it for? All the components brand new were originally $1060, and now all the same components would cost $999 brand new. Here are the specs/components and their current price ($999 total):

$20--1 x ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
$67--1 x Logitech 920-000914 Black USB Wired Ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard
$85--1 x Western Digital WD Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$135--1 x Asus VE228H 21.5" Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor w/Speakers
$11--1 x IMC FX-087 All-in-one USB 2.0 Card Reader
$105--1 x AMD Phenom II X4 840 3.2GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDX840WFGMBOX
$50--Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
$61--G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
$115--1 x ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
$135--GIGABYTE GV-N550OC-1GI GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
$110--1 x CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Compatible
$105--1 x Seagate Barracuda Green ST2000DL003 2TB 5900 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Thank you!

A. $300 as a starting point

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I need ideas for a good High definition DSLR camera?

Q. Hey guys

Im looking to buy a brand new Digital SLR camera that takes good High Definition photos AND it has to also be very good at taking High definition videos. Please tell me what you think is best.... The most I am willing to pay is $1,500 but I would prefer to keep it under $1000.

Thanks in advance

A. As of yet buying a Nikon DSLR for even moderate video use would be insane. The rolling shutter issues are terrible and there is very little manual control. The d3100 does look promising however.

The pentax k-x, while probably a good stills camera, is not well suited for video

In your price range, you are looking at:

Canon Rebel t2i: Great low budget HDSLR. Captures images quite similar to the 7d at a lower price. I own a 7d and purchased it only for video use. It is great. The t2i is very similar with a cheaper plastic construction.

Canon EOS 60d: Probably your best choice. Great images, better than t2i, almost as good as 7d. Has a swiveling lcd monitor which is great for video.

Conclusion: There are a ton of great DSLRs out there, but the Canons FAR surpass the others as far as video is concerned. Canon DSLRs are being used to help shoot large Hollywood productions.

All others are very poor as far as video is concerned, with the exception of the GH1 and soon to be released GH2. These camera from panasonic are quite good for video, but will not take as good of stills as the larger sensored Canons, and will not be very good in low light. Canon is currently the clear frontrunner. Look up Philip Bloom and Vincent LaForet on vimeo to see what these cameras are capable of.

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Canon 7D good for filmmaking?

Q. I am an aspiring filmamker and I need a good camera that will last and is simple to learn to work. What do you guys think about the Canon 7D?

A. the cannon 7D is an excelent choice but i would prefer the 5D here is the specs for both - 7D :
Imaging

Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels
CMOS/ 18 MP (APS-C)

Effective Sensor Size
22.3 x 14.9 mm

A/D Resolution Power
14-bit

Colour Filter Size
RGB Primary Colours

35mm Focal Length Equivalent
1.6x

Image Recording

Medium
CF Type I & II

Image Size

Large / Fine
5,184 x 3,456 / Approx 17.9MB

Middle / Fine
3,456 x 2,304 / Approx 8.0MB

Small / Fine
2,592 x 1,728 / Approx 14.5MB

RAW
5,184 x 3,456 / Approx 17.9MB

mRAW
3,888 x 2,592 / Approx 10.1MB

sRAW
2,592 x 1,728 / Approx 4.5MB

Movie Shooting

1920 x 1080
Available in frame rates 30 / 25 / 24 fps

1280 x 720
Available in frame rates 60 / 50 fps

640 x 480
Available in frame rates 60 / 50 fps

Viewfinder

Coverage (vertical/horizontal)
100% coverage

Dioptric Adjustment
3 to +1 dpt

Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Fixed

Autofocus

AF Points
19

Exposure Control

Shooting Modes
9

Metering Segments
63

Metering Modes
Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted

ISO Speed Range
ISO 100-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) (expandable to 3200 via CF)

Exposure Compensation
Manual, AEB ±5: 1/3 or 1/2-half increments

Shutter

Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. -30., Bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec

Flash Control

E-TTL II Autoflash
Yes

Built-in Flash / G. No.
Provided / 12

Speed

Shooting Speed
8 fps / 90 shot max burst (JPEG), 15 (RAW)

White Balance

Settings
9

WB Bracketing
Yes

General Features

LCD Monitor
3.0 ClearView II (Approx. 920K dots)

Custom Functions/Settings
27

Start Up Time
0.1sec

Personal Functions/Settings
Yes

Integrated Cleaning System
Yes

Live View
Yes (Quick, Live & Live Face Detection AF Modes)

External Interface
Hi-Speed USB/ Video OUT/HDMI

Remote Control/Type
Yes (N3 type)

Battery
LP-E6

Chassis Material
Stainless Steel + polycarbonate with glass fibre

Dimensions (W x D x H) mm
148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm

Weight (excl. battery in grams)
820


5D :
Imaging

Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels
21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor

Effective Sensor Size
36 x 24 mm

A/D Resolution Power
14-bit

Colour Filter Size
Primary Colours

35mm Focal Length Equivalent
1x

Image Recording

Medium
CF card Types I & II (2GB or higher)

Image Size

Large / Fine
5616 x 3744 pixels; approx. 21 MB

Large / Normal
5616 x 3744 pixels; approx. 21 MB

Medium / Fine
4080 x 2720 pixels; approx. 11.1 MB

Medium / Normal
4080 x 2720 pixels; approx. 11.1 MB

Small / Fine
2784 x 1856 pixels; approx. 5.2 MB

Small / Normal
2784 x 1856 pixels; approx. 5.2 MB

RAW
5616 x 3744 / Approx 21MB

S RAW
1 - 3861 x 2574 / Approx 10MB

S RAW 2
2784 x 1856 / Approx 5.2MB

RAW & JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Yes

Viewfinder

Coverage (vertical/horizontal)
0.98

Dioptric Adjustment
3 to +1 dpt

Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Yes

Auto Focus

AF Points
9 cross type + 6 assist

Exposure Control

Shooting Modes
7 standard modes

Metering Segments
35

Metering Modes
Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted average

ISO Speed Range
ISO 100-6400(L1: 50, H1: 12800, H2: 25600)

Exposure Compensation
Manual, AEB ±2: - 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments

Shutter

Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec – 30, bulb, X-sync 1/200 sec.

Flash Control

E-TTL II Autoflash
Yes

Built-in Flash / Guide Number
N/A

Speed

Shooting Speed
3.9 fps

White Balance

Settings
9

WB Bracketing
Yes

General Features

LCD Monitor
3 inch

Custom Functions/Settings
25

Start Up Time
0.1 sec

Integrated Cleaning System
Yes

Live View
Yes (Quick, Live & Live face detection AF Modes)

External Interface
Hi-Speed USB/ HDMI mini/ Audio/Video OUT/ PC Terminal/ Remote control/External microphone input

Remote Control Terminal
Yes (RC-1, RC-5 compatible)

Battery
Lithium Ion LP-E6

Chassis Material
Stainless Steel

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm
152 x 113.5 x 75

Weight excl. battery (g)
810
there is a big diff in price aswell,
but for a bigginer the 7D is an excellent choice :D

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What should I do with my cracked LCD monitor?

Q. My monitor just broke, but its old and i don't really care, so whats something fun or constructive that I could do with it. It looks pretty cool looking actually with the waves of color and such

A. One of the more impressive things I've seen people do with old LCD monitors (normally ones the backlight has won out in) is to remove the actual LCD components from the rest of the monitor and use it with a transparent projector. The web is filled with DIY instructions for it, and I'm only including a handful here - if you don't like them, a quick web search will turn up scads more.

Now, if yours is to fubarred to use as a proper video projector (you mention "waves of color", so the LCD screen might be salvagable or not), you might consider pulling off the above mentioned project, except through in an extremely wide angled fresnell lens. Then hook it up to the secondary monitor output on your PC, aim it at the ceiling, and put the visualizer from your favorite audio playback program on that screen. Instant room-wide trippy visuals that go with your music.

Eh, it's just an idea, anyways.

But no matter what you do, and I cannot stress this enough, BE CAREFUL! Though an LCD isn't as dangerous to work with as a CRT, there are still nasty things in the bowels of these that can shock you severely. Work safely.

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How to set up the LCD Monitor Circuitry(details) for DIY overhead projection?

Q. I have searched a lot but this step seems to have not been explained in any of the sites on net.Please give illustrated details as I might attempt to set up an overhead projector in future for gaming and movies on the wall.I want details regarding the connection of LCD on the overhead projector with my computer and safety measures and voltage requirements.please help.

A. Get a proper video projector. It will work for sure, and you won't risk breaking anything as you would an LCD panel.

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Are these all the parts I need to build a gaming pc?

Q. Galaxy GeForce GTX 670 GC
Intel i7 2600K Processor
Gigabyte Z77-N Wi-Fi MoBo
Corsair Vengeance 16GB
1TB Western Digital Caviar Black HD
Seasonic M12 620W Power Supply

Case:BitFenix Prodigy BFC-PRO-300-OOXKO-RP Atomic Orange Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case

Monitor:ASUS VE278H Black 27" 2ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASVR 50000000:1 (1200:1) Built-in Speakers

Mouse:RAZER DeathAdder 2013 RZ01-00840100-R3U1 Black 5 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 6400 dpi Essential Ergonomic Gaming Mouse

Keyboard:Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Keyboard

Are there any parts i missed?
Are all these parts compatible?
Okay, i'm going to get this CORSAIR Hydro series H50 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler, I'm new to the world of building a pc so where would i get an operating system? what does an operating system do?
LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Internal SATA Model ihas324-07 would this optical drive work?
Never mind about the operating system, i'm going to use Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - OEM is this one okay?

A. You need a CPU Cooler/Heatsink.

With an expensive CPU, I'd go with liquid cooling (Like the CORSAIR Hydro series H50), but if you do that then you have a case that will house everything.

The motherboard you chose is decent, but limited. 16gb is the MOST it will hold and it only has 2 slots (So if your 16gb RAM was 4x4gb, you'll only be able to use 8). Few people need more than 8gb either way, so not a big deal...yet.

You also need an Operating System and Optical Drive (CD, DVD, Bluray, etc) to install the Operating System.

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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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How to repair backlight of hp vs17 lcd monitor?

Q. The backlight of my hp vs17 lcd monitor went bad and I can't find any information about replacing it or which kind of backlight it requires. Help is appreciated.

A. most are interchangeable .look on Ebay or Craigslist for the same type and if it has a working light or not.probably listed as "for part"

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How do you safely and effectively clean an LCD monitor?

Q. I know you should not clean and LCD monitor as you would an old TV or monitor. I just don't know for sure how to clean an LCD monitor.

A. Use a soft cloth (microfiber or cotton) dampened with water, or some soap solution (liquid hand soap)

It should be damp enough to actually wet the screen but not so wet that water will run down the screen.

If you have a more stubborn mark then you can try some rubbing alcohol on the same type of cloth.

The wipes sold for cleaning glasses or monitor screens also should be good.


Do not use:
paper towels - they are abrasive.
dish detergent - it has abrasive salts in it.
household cleaners - they can contain damaging chemicals.

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What is the best LCD monitors for the best price?

Q. I am looking into getting a new LCD monitor so I can take advantage of my 256mb video card with a DVI output. I am wondering if anybody has some good input on which brand and model to get , I like the samsung T220 with it's 20000:1 contrast ratio . Thanks for you input.

A. Yes I can give you some input. For real, no b.s. like on Polls and Surveys. I studied monitors last year extensively, and here are my results:

The two best choices I could find were Viewsonic and Samsung. I went with the Viewsonic 22" because of it's extremely high user satisfaction ratings, the unbelievable warranty it came with, and the price. Samsung was neck-n-neck, with Viewsonic. But the warranty wasn't as good, and they weren't on the market as long so I had no long term performance information to go on. You will never regret buying a Viewsonic anyway. They are not going out of business, and their quality is near the top of the heap. I bought it from COSTCO. If you don't have a membership then I recommend that you get one, because you are going to save the membership fee with the monitor purchase anyway. They have both Samsung and Viewsonic. You can go with the Samsung, if you want. You won't hear complaints from me. I'm just advising you from extensive experience and age (unfortunately), how you can make the best choice. You can see my monitor on my 360. The picture is tiny, but, you can see it.

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What is best 22 inch widescreen LCD Monitor according to my budget $350?

Q. I want to buy a 22 inch widescreen LCD monitor. The main purpose is watching movies and playing games. My budget is @350. IS my motherboard Ashrock 775i65GV supports the resolution of this LCD? If not What can I do?

A. Any of these would be good, and most are well within your budget.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020+1309822582&name=22%22

If you want to go up to a 24" you could get one that would be in the $350 budget too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020+1309821328&name=24%22

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What is the best monitor for Graphic designers CRT , LED or LCD?

Q. Log of My friends and officers ask this questions, Please explain who is expertise about the technologies (Someone says that crt best for Graphic design works)

A. I believe that the monitor's that have the most accurate colour reproduction are IPS panel LCD monitors. One of the highest rated IPS monitors is the Dell Ultrasharp U2410. They are brilliant monitors and cost much less than professional grade monitors.

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When buying a mac computer, do you have to buy the monitor and tower separate?

Q. I want to buy a mac computer. However I don't know if I have to buy the monitor and tower separate or together. Please help me out!

A. That depends on which Mac you are looking at buying. The iMac lineup has the monitor built-in, no need to buy a separate monitor. If you buy a MacBook or MacBook Pro (laptops), they also have built-in LCD displays. The only two Macs that do not come with their own displays are the Mac Mini (low-end) and MacPro (high-end for graphic design, science, and Windows-based hard-core gamers). Check out a local Apple Store or you can go to www.apple.com and look at each Mac model. If you are a new computer user or are novice to computers, I would recommend the iMacs. They are easy to set-up, have the monitor and speakers built-in, and come with basic productivity software and the mouse and keyboard as well.

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What is the current value of my desktop computer?

Q. I purchased all the parts to this computer in June 2011 (getting close to 2 years ago) except for an additional 2TB hardrive June of 2012 and the Logitech Illuminated keyboard a few months ago. Everything is still in great condition; I just have no need for it anymore and would like to sell it. I am wondering what an estimation of the current value of it would be so that I know what to sell it for? All the components brand new were originally $1060, and now all the same components would cost $999 brand new. Here are the specs/components and their current price ($999 total):

$20--1 x ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
$67--1 x Logitech 920-000914 Black USB Wired Ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard
$85--1 x Western Digital WD Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$135--1 x Asus VE228H 21.5" Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor w/Speakers
$11--1 x IMC FX-087 All-in-one USB 2.0 Card Reader
$105--1 x AMD Phenom II X4 840 3.2GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDX840WFGMBOX
$50--Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
$61--G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
$115--1 x ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
$135--GIGABYTE GV-N550OC-1GI GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
$110--1 x CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Compatible
$105--1 x Seagate Barracuda Green ST2000DL003 2TB 5900 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Thank you!

A. $300 as a starting point

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What's the cheapest graphics card I can get that can run maximum game settings?

Q. My current set up is a intel quadcore processor,an ATI radeon 4350 graphics card, a 500gb hard drive, running windows 7 professional with 4gb's of RAM, and my
Monitor is my LCD tv screen that is 32",720p. And any other recommendations for things that could upgrade or make my computer faster and better for a decent price would be greatly appreciated.

A. well Alex, I am just gonna assume that what you meant was the lowest priced GPU that could run all games on max settings on 1080p.

With that in mind, then the GPU that you can get is the GTX 560 ti, like this one:

MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $235 ($205 after rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565

The GTX 560 ti is the lowest card that can play BF3 on max settings on 1080p with ave FPS of 31.8:

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

BTW, If whenever you have decided to purchase this card, just make sure that your PSU would be ideal to support it. The GTX 560 ti requires 500w or greater BUT the ideal PSU would be a 600w branded PSU (corsair,antec,seasonic,OCZ).

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Does a higher contrast ratio of lcd monitor presents more accurate color for printing?

Q. Does CRT has higher contrast ratio compare to LCD?
Need more accurate display to assist me in computer graphics illustration.

A. If you want color accuracy without spending $1,000 on a monitor, get a CRT monitor and use a $100 color calibration device like a Huey (etc) to set the colors right.

There are so many combinations of monitors, printers and image software available that it is not possible to make a general statement about color accuracy, except that cheaper CRT's are more accurate than similiarly priced LCD's.

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Does color monitor calibration software really work?

Q. Specifically, GretagMacbeth Eye-One monitor calibration software.

A. Hi. I would have said 'not on an LCD' but their site says otherwise. http://www.colorhq.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=139&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=Eye-One&gclid=CI628orT55ECFRE0FQodDA7t-Q

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What brand is the best when it comes to cameras?

Q. Canon or Nikon? And what's the difference between dslr/slr/hdslr? Can you please tell me what camera is the best when taking pics from afar?

A. Both cameras which you have mentioned are good. But I recommend you Cannon T3i concerning its affordable price and high image quality as it has 18.0 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor and speed with enhanced video shooting options.
Here is what professionals say about this camera, i hope it helps your decision:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R20WM9N74Y83IH/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004J3V90Y&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=arfdwh-20

Pictures taken from canon cameras are much brighter and with true colors as compared to Nikon and if you are a beginner you may chose it because it’s not much costly plus user friendly.
T3i has a feature of ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.
It also has a Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction
T3i has a great feature of Live view which is very much helpful in shooting videos.

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How do you make the picture that you take appear on your monitor after you take it with the Nikon d3000?

Q. I have a Nikon d3000 and I need to know how to see your picture after you take instantly on your monitor.

A. If by "monitor" you mean the LCD on your camera, look on page 118 of your user manual and follow the instructions under the heading "Image Review"

If you are asking if you can link the camera to your computer, you cannot. Tethering is not an option on most entry level dSLR's

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The screen colors on two of my laptops don't match?

Q. I bought a new PC tablet to draw on because I'm an artist, and I've created a few drawings on it already. But when I look at them on my other laptop, the colors look really funky. Like I don't know how to pick and mix colors right or something. It looks fine on my tablet, but TERRIBLE on my laptop. I've tried messing with the colors on the monitor and using the color calibrator, but I just can't get the two screens to match colors. It's frustrating because I will work very hard on a digital painting and then it ends up looking like crap on my other monitor.
Is there any way I can sync both of the monitors color calibrations?

A. The best way is to use a hardware color sensor and software that does an automated calibration.

Maybe try this: http://spyder.datacolor.com/portfolio-view/spyder4pro/

That kit works with LCD and CRT monitors and iOS devices. I'm not sure about android or other types of tablets, though.

I used a Spyder a few years ago (for professional photography) and it worked great.

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Is video art displayable at art galleries?

Q. Is this a form of art and how do artist get it to be displayed?

And how do artist make money from this, do they sell copies of the video?

A. Yes. I've seen it. In fact, a museum (public) not far from here has a video piece on display.

For this piece, they've set up a large monitor (flat screen LCD television) and a speaker system, with a couple chairs. It's a brooding piece, pretty dark and relatively slow-moving, with more of a sound-effect than sound-track.

I've also seen video work, of all types, at major art shows, like Miami Basel (you should go to that, if you can) -- and it is generally similar to that with either a screen showing the work on a wall, or with a room dedicated to showing the video either in a loop or at specific intervals.

The sales of video art are very difficult. It is done, all the time, but there is always the question of value or pricing. This stems from the simple fact that a video project is dependent upon the means of display. If your video MUST be shown in a dark room, then it is as much an installation as it is a video project.

That is one possible direction. Some video art is integrated with physical art - a viewer or a specially constructed space that integrates with the concept of the video and vice versa. Projects like that are typically produced with a grant and sponsored by a museum or art patron for a period of exhibition. They're not typically "sold" since the way it is exhibited is fairly complicated.

The other direction that I've seen is when the video art is sold as media, a DVD or something with the video project, like a movie or any other media. This makes the question of editions central. With the large construct described above, you know (as a patron or the audience) that you're seeing the video under special circumstances that the artist controlled, and it's probably the only time and place where that can be seen. With a DVD, it could be shown anywhere, any number of times. As a person buying the art, you get no sense of owning an original. So, is the "art" that I am buying really just my support for it's creator, a form of patronage? Or, am I buying a DVD - does the copy of that work have some intrinsic value?

In between those two things would be selling the work with a monitor or something as a more limited installation piece - similar to a painting they can hang on the wall, but with a video (moving) image. Again, however, you've provided some intrinsic value - the monitor, obviously --but what of the video itself?

This is the problem photographers have always faced, but is even more acute now that so many photographic prints and processes are digital. A quality, archival, darkroom print had a high value. You could not easily produce them, and collectors would pay for the image and the integrity of a reproduction that was basically done by hand. Now most photographers don't even have a darkroom, and the prints they sell are created by pushing a button. Perhaps using a large format printer of some kind, but they could make 100 prints as easily as they could make one. The collectors know this, so the value of each print is much lower than true darkroom editions would be.

I believe video is like that. The more you control the exhibition of the work, the more valuable it will be, but you'll limit the opportunity for exposure and the "sale" of it. If you decide to put it on a DVD, you'll lose that control and lower the value of the work, but increase the opportunities to sell and show the work.

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What is the best way to clean my comp monitor screen?

Q. I have a NEC flatscreen LCD monitor. It has greasy fingerprints on it. What is the best way to clean it without doing any damage to the screen?

A. Do NOT use:

Tissues - they will break up and leave fibers on the screen.

Paper towels - they are abrasive.

Dish detergent - this too is abrasive.


Use a soft cloth (cotton or microfiber) dampened with a little water (bottled water if you live in a hard water area) If you need a bit more cleaning power use a soft soap solution, such as a plain liquid hand soap.

Any sprays or wipes specifically meant to clean monitor screens or eyeglasses will work too. Just don't let any liquid run down the screen. Water and electronics do not mix well.

I have seen monitor screens totally trashed because they were cleaned with Windex and paper towels.

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How to clean the back of a glass screen on an lcd monitor?

Q. My Dell Monitor is an LCD monitor with a glass pane over the top. Some dirt got behind the glass screen and I was wondering how I would go about either cleaning it like it is or how to take off the glass pane to clean it like that.
There has to be a way to clean the glass panel. It's not attached to the screen directly so there's no reason for it to damage it

A. There is not any way to disassemble the monitor and have it work afterward

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will the hd3850 play games on a 15 inch lcd monitor?

Q. i am thinking about buying the hd3850 video card and i wanted to know if it will be able to play games on my 15 inch lcd monitor. i do not want to go out and buy another 250 dollar monitor if i dont have to. the 15 inch cost me 300 2 years ago. lol..anyways please let me know if this video card will be able to play games on a 15 inch lcd monitor. thanks.

A. yes. the card doesn't care what monitor is plugged in...

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I have a question only expert smart people can answer can you help me?

Q. Im installing a pc in my 1999 corolla. Im doing this on a salvage budget I built the tower and it's in my trunk it's minimal with a 250 watt power supply 1.4 gig of ram and a NVIDIA video card. Im placing this in my trunk and mounting a 15 inch lcd monitor near my dash. Including the mouse and keyboard will a 115 volt dc to ac cigarette type Adaptor work? I have seen 500 watt versions for 40.00 bucks saying 300 watt continuous power 500 watt max what will I need so I don't destroy my car battery?

A. 500W / 12V = 40A. This big current will destroy car cigarette adapter and then deplete battery.Why you don't want something small in power consumption and size accordingly ?
2.It's not safe to have computer in the car

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how can i send 3 cartons of LCD Monitors for pc ,from dubai to Yerevan in Armenia?

Q. i want to send 30 pcs of pc lcd monitors from dubai to yerevan in armenia.
i don't know how to do this?..if you know please help me.

A. www.dhl.com

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Why won't my LCD monitor work with my pc when i connect it?

Q. I connect my LCD monitor to my pc and the on light turns green then it dims and flashes red can someone help. When i connect my 1080p LCD Flat screen tv to my pc it works fine.

A. Your 1080p LCD HDTV's resolution is 1920x1080, which is what your Windows is set to display when you have your PC connected to it.

If your monitor's native resolution is lower than that, it cannot display 1920x1080 and will display no image.

Possible solution: While your PC is connected to your LCD HDTV, drop Window's resolution down to something low like 1024x768. Then attempt to connect it to your monitor. You should be able to get an image then.

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How do you connect your ps3 to your lcd computer monitor to play games?

Q. I would like to play ps3 games in full hd but I don't have enough money to cough up for a new hdtv. I have a VH242H Asus LCD monitor(24 inches). Do you need an hdmi to dvi cable? or can you connect it using hdmi directly since my monitor has an hdmi port. How do acquire audio?

A. you can use a HDMI cable to your computer. Once it starts up it should automatically reset the settings, or you can go to the settings to adjust them.

Audio will be set up after you have done the video settings on your PS3 (like right after so they arn't seperate) or they should automatically be done.

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How do I fix this wide screen LCD monitor problem?

Q. I have one of those LCD monitors that flips vertically but I never use this function. However, when I turn the monitor on the screen itself appears sideways (since the monitor isn't) but will go black and return to its normal state within a couple of seconds. For some reason, the screen is now stuck vertically and won't appear as it should when the monitor is horizontal.

There's nothing wrong with the picture such as discoloration or lines; it just won't flip back the way it should.

How do I fix this?

A. If you have Windows 7 then it can be changed in "Control Panel", "Adjust screen resolution".

If you've got an earlier version of windows then it would depend on your graphics card. The settings for which, if I remember correctly, can be found by right clicking on the desktop and choosing "Properties" or "Display Properties" (something like that), then the "Settings" tab and then the "Advanced" button should open your graphics card settings. You should be able to find the rotation options somewhere in there.

If you have extra rotation software that came with the monitor and that you never use, you'd be better off uninstalling it.

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Is there any software to convert normal LCD monitor to 3D?

Q. Is there any software to convert normal LCD monitor to 3D or is it to buy a new TV with 3D option.. I read somewhat that it is just a software that can convert monitor to 3D. is it true?

A. Absolutely untrue.

Those 3D-ready LCD monitors have DVI or HDMI ports that can receive a 120Hz video signal. Normal LCD monitors top out at 60Hz only-- They are BUILT that way and no software can ever change that.

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Is it possible to replace my lcd monitor on my pc with a brand new larger led-lcd tv?

Q. Will that work as a monitor? What tv brand should I get?

A. Yes. Virtually every LCD monitor and TV has a vga input connection. If you want better video, you may need to add a video card with DVI-out for a digital connection. Look for 120hz, 1080p, and LED. LG, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Panasonic are all very good. Element, Viore, and Vizio are budget-level displays, but are usually a couple hundred dollars less than the others with the same exact specifications, just uglier on the bezel.

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What is the current value of my desktop computer?

Q. I purchased all the parts to this computer in June 2011 (getting close to 2 years ago) except for an additional 2TB hardrive June of 2012 and the Logitech Illuminated keyboard a few months ago. Everything is still in great condition; I just have no need for it anymore and would like to sell it. I am wondering what an estimation of the current value of it would be so that I know what to sell it for? All the components brand new were originally $1060, and now all the same components would cost $999 brand new. Here are the specs/components and their current price ($999 total):

$20--1 x ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
$67--1 x Logitech 920-000914 Black USB Wired Ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard
$85--1 x Western Digital WD Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$135--1 x Asus VE228H 21.5" Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor w/Speakers
$11--1 x IMC FX-087 All-in-one USB 2.0 Card Reader
$105--1 x AMD Phenom II X4 840 3.2GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDX840WFGMBOX
$50--Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
$61--G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
$115--1 x ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
$135--GIGABYTE GV-N550OC-1GI GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
$110--1 x CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Compatible
$105--1 x Seagate Barracuda Green ST2000DL003 2TB 5900 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Thank you!

A. $300 as a starting point

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Which has better global picture quality? An IPS LCD or an nowadays LED screen?

Q. I'm asking this because I know people who work with graphics —still pictures, film edition, etc— love LCD screens with IPS technology. However current LCD screens are newer.

Thank you vey much.

A. I like IPS because they seem to have a more vivid picture, this is one I have been looking at with a really small bezel http://httgo.co/2012/11/thin-borderless-ips-23-inch-monitor-by-aoc/

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Is it possible for a LCD monitor to display black light?

Q. Can an LCD monitor create a black light effect the same as a black light bulb?

A. Yes and no.

It's basically very possible, as the lighting on a LCD screen is usually thanks to a few tiny cold-cathode fluorescent tubes. These tubes start out by generating "black light" inside the tube, then since most people want while light, the tube makers coat the tubes on the inside with a phosphor that emits while light when struck by UV light.

You can get uncoated CCFL tubes, and with a little careful work you could replace the tubes in your LCD display with the UV-emitting tubes.

But that would be kinda dumb, as the color selecting pixels will not do anything interesting withthe UV. Well, maybe the blue pixels will pass a little of the UV, but that's about it. Now if you were a bee and could see UV, you'd see an image of sorts on the screen. But I assume you're not and you can't do you wont.


Now thinking a bit more about your question, are you asking whether the LCD color pixels, instead of being little color filters backlit with white light, could they be color phosphors backlit with UV? Now that might actually work. Probably been thought of and patented though.

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What is the Windows PC monitor equivalent to Apple Mac monitor?

Q. What is the Windows PC monitor equivalent to the Apple Mac monitor?
I'm not talking about programs or software, I'm talking about the actual hardware monitor.

A. Hi Melissa, hope sincerely you are fine.

If you are not talking about software, then certainly you mean the LCD technology behind! The LCD Panel inside iMacs are manufactured by LG, they are made in China and only assembled in California by Apple. For example the 27" LCD in iMac have the following specs: LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display with IPS technology,
Resolution: 2560 by 1440 pixels,
Typical brightness: 375 cd/m2,
It can be attached to a wall mount, articulating arm, or other VESA-compliant mounting solution using the optional VESA Mount Adapter Kit. Technically speaking, it is really hard to get an equivalent Monitor using this LCD technology in the market presently. I don't find any monitor competing with the Apple LCD technology.

As for the Apple Cinema Display 27" (i.e monitor only) the following can be noted:
27-inch (diagonal viewable image size) thin film transistor (TFT) active-matrix liquid crystal display with in-plane switching (IPS).

Supported resolutions: 2560 by 1440 pixels, 1920 by 1080 pixels, 1280 by 720 pixels
Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
Brightness (typical): 375 cd/m2
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Response time (typical): 12 ms

To get the equivalent for this is really really hard although not impossible. According to my experience, I haven't seen another display equivalent to the Apple Cinema Display. That said, the Apple Cinema Display has it's disadvantages as well for eg it uses a Mini Display Port!

I know that i haven't answer your question by naming to you the exact equivalent monitor but I say that I haven't found anything matching the Apple Cinema Display yet. If you happen to get one that can match Apple's, please do let me know.

I hope that I have been of some help while sharing my experience to you Melissa. Wish you good luck. All the best.

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How to make my monitor show to diffrent images?

Q. I have a HP w1907v lcd monitor and i am wondering if on one half of it i can show my pc, and on the other half my xbox 360, i have 2 graphic cards on the pc, and i am wondering if i can use one as a input for my xbox?

Please help me if you can

A. Not without some very high-end video equipment.

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How many watts of power will I need for my gaming computer?

Q. This summer I plan on building my own gaming PC and assembling it at home because it is cheaper and I like to customize things myself. It is an 850 dollar computer but the specs are exceptional. For the motherboard and processor, I am following a YouTube tutorial. In the YouTube video it says only 500 watts of power are needed, but in the comment section somebody (who was picked for best answer) claims that you actually need at least 630. I am planning on getting a 750 watt battery anyways, but if I don't need to, I'll try and get something cheaper. So how much power will I need based on this setup:

Processor:
Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470 – ($188.79)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087EVHVW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0087EVHVW&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Graphics Card:
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 Graphics Card (2GB) – ($194.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-mini-Displayport-PCI-Express-Graphic-GV-R785OC-2GD/dp/B007PJTNYS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365971519&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+radeon+hd+2+gigabyte

Motherboard:
MSI LGA1155/Intel B75/DDR3/SATA3 USB 3.0/A&GbE/MicroATX Motherboard B75MA-P45 – ($64.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S8WA18/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008S8WA18&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Ram:
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB (2 x 4 GB ) – ($59.98)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004CRSM4I&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Hard Drive:
500GB Western Digital Caviar Blue Hard Drive – ($59.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00461G3MS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00461G3MS&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20




Power Supply:
Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply (750W) – ($88.24)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0MY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0092ML0MY&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Optical Drive:
Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black) – ($20.04)
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD-RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365953829&sr=1-2&keywords=optical+drive

Tower:
NZXT Technologies SOURCE 220 CA-SO220-01 Matt Steel Mesh Front Mid Tower Case with USB 3.0 – ($68.98)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066130AO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0066130AO&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Operating System:
Windows 7 System Builder – ($95.88)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094NY3R0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0094NY3R0&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

(Monitor:)
ASUS VS197D-P 18.5-Inch HD LCD Monitor – ($89.24)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS197D-P-18-5-Inch-LCD-Monitor/dp/B005PAIVII/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1365972998&sr=8-3&keywords=Cheap+Computer+Monitors+Under+100

A. 500W (or greater) power supply with one 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/7000/7850/Pages/radeon-7850.aspx#2

Thus, for a system with a single HD7850, a good branded 600W PSU is the ideal one to get and since your mobo does not support crossfire, then that 750W is too much for that build since Xfire is already not possible.

BTW, for Xfire, amd recommends 600W minimum, thus 700W is the ideal one to have (just an added info).

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Why won't my LCD monitor work with my pc when i connect it?

Q. I connect my LCD monitor to my pc and the on light turns green then it dims and flashes red can someone help. When i connect my 1080p LCD Flat screen tv to my pc it works fine.

A. Your 1080p LCD HDTV's resolution is 1920x1080, which is what your Windows is set to display when you have your PC connected to it.

If your monitor's native resolution is lower than that, it cannot display 1920x1080 and will display no image.

Possible solution: While your PC is connected to your LCD HDTV, drop Window's resolution down to something low like 1024x768. Then attempt to connect it to your monitor. You should be able to get an image then.

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How to disassemble a lcd pc monitor to build a projector?

Q. Is there a risk of opening a lcd pc monitor? Are there any guides that explain how to open a lcd pc monitor for this pacific purpose?

A. There are certainly guides on this. It's a fun home project. Here's a step by step guide:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/supersize-your-tv-for,review-342.html

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