Sabtu, 22 Februari 2014

22 inch monitor LCD for a desktop computer?

Q. I don't know what brand and model is the best for a 22inch LCD monitor. I have plan before to buy HP w2228h 22 inch LCD Monitor but I have read bad reviews for this one. It is so elegant but the reviews are bad.

Pls suggest me a brand and model that is best for gaming and watcing movies. Also a videocard that is suitable for it

A. Best Value - Hanns-G Hi-221DPB 22-inch
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PC display technology hasn't changed all that much in the past few years. The same LCD panel technology and CCFL backlights are still used in the majority of displays. As such, the somewhat dated Hanns-G Hi-221DPB offers a good overall if dated display at a very competitive price. Prices range from as low as $150 up to $180. The 22-inch panel uses the 16:10 aspect ratio with a 1680x1050 resolution. Brightness and contrast ratios are good as response times are quick a 5ms. It doesn't feature a newer HDMI port but does come with both a DVI-D and VGA connector. There are built-in 1W stereo speakers. Of course, to reduce costs, the screen only features a tilt adjustment and just a VGA cable.


Best Overall - HP LP2275w 22-inch
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Those who are looking for a display that can do just about anything, the HP LP2275w offers a very amazing screen. The 22-inch screen features a 1680x1050 resolution with 6ms response time and 92% NTSC color gamut. This gives the display a high level of color for those looking to do high quality graphics work while still providing sufficient response times for video or gaming. It uses a DVI-D port that is backward compatible with VGA video cards with the supplied DVI to VGA cable. It also features the new DisplayPort connector and cable. Also built into the monitor are several USB 2.0 ports. The heavy stand provides a stable base with tilt, height, swivel and pivot adjustments. Prices are around $350.


Best Gaming - LG W2286L 22-inch
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The LG W2286L is their latest 22-inch series monitor that features a new LED backlit display to help improve contrast and improve color. Gamers will enjoy the deep blacks produced by the monitor when gaming and the fast 2ms response times will help keep motion blur to a minimum. It even features an auto-brightness sensor to adjust the brightness for when those gaming sessions run into the early morning hours. The display uses a standard 16:10 aspect ratio with a 1680x1050 resolution for excellent widescreen gaming support. Input connectors include two HDMI, a DVI-D and a standard VGA. Prices range around $200 to $230.


Best Multifunction - Samsung ToC T220HD 22-inch
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Many people are looking to use their LCD monitors as more than just a computer display. The Samsung Touch of Class T220HD provides the ability to use the display for multiple video sources and even doubles as an HDTV with its built-in TV tuner. The 22-inch display does fall short of full 1080p HD support due to the 1680x1050 resolution but many might not find this a problem. Connectors for the display include HDMI, DVI-D, VGA and component. Color is good with a bright display and high contrast levels. The fast 5ms response time allow it to provide fast motion from videos or gaming without and frame ghosting. One downside is the stand that only features tilt adjust. Pricing ranges from $240 to $300.


Best Multitouch - Dell SX2210T 21.5-inch
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Multi-touch is one of the new features of the Windows 7 operating system and a steady stream of new multi-touch enabled monitors is starting to come to market. The Dell SX2210T is one of the first available with the interface built into the display for use with Windows 7 PCs. The 21.5-inch display uses a 16:9 aspect ratio with a higher 1920x1080 resolution. Brightness is a bit lower than average but contrast ratios and response times are both very strong. Connectors include HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs plus a two USB 2.0 port. A USB cable is required to use the multi-touch functions. The screen even includes a built-in 2 megapixel webcam. Prices are a bit higher at $470.


Best Graphics - NEC Multisync P221W-BX-SV 22-inch
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Even the highest end display for professional graphics require color calibration though. This is where the NEC Multisync P221W-BK-SV display is a great choice for the graphics professional. In addition to the 22-inch display that covers 96% of the AdobeRGB color gamut, it also includes the SpectraViewII color calibration unit to ensure that the screen is properly setup for color. The 22-inch display features a 1680x1050 resolution with a somewhat slower 8ms response time that is still acceptable for video but probably not suited for gaming. It features a VGA and DVI-D connector with HDCP. The stand is fully adjustable for height, tilt, pivot and swivel. Prices are around $700 to $800.


A new monitor?
Q. I want to buy a new 17in monitor for my pc ( not crt ) .
What is the difference between plasma, lcd and tft (or something like that) ?
Which one is better ? and of which company? I had wery bad expirience with my LG monitors.

A. Plasma and LCD panels may look similar, the flat screen and thin profile is where the similarities end.
LCD ADVANTAGES over Plasma include:
1. No burn-in of static images.
2. Cooler running temperature.
3. No high altitude use issues.
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I find a review of the difference between plasma and lcd. you can have a look:
http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm
If you want to buy a new 17in monitor, you can try Viewsonic VA1703wb 17 inch Widescreen LCD, it is great. A decent deal for it is only $200.
http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=67497





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LCD Monitor vs LCD TV ?

Q. I'm buying the display screen for my ps3 but I don't know which is better and what are the differences ?
Price is not major factor, also are monitors usually smaller than TVs ?

A. It depends on how important you think graphics mean to you. An LCD TV is bigger than most monitors but sometimes have issues with input lag, which is how long it takes to display an image on the screen so the tv can process the image and make the resulting image more vivid and colorful. An LCD monitor, however, do not process the images, they merely show it, which results in no input lag, but typical monitors are smaller. So, the bottom line is if you sit farther away from your tv and like colorful picture quality, than an LCD tv is for you. If you sit closer to the tv and like fast gameplay, than an LCD monitor is for you.


LCD monitor selection!?
Q. Just received a Sapphire Radeon 4830 512MB gpu. Ordered on the basis that I would be playing games on my 17inch montor....but now it's dead.Have to get a new monitor preferably a LCD. Which LCD monitor would best go with this card? I liked the 20inch Benq E2200HD, but will it pressurize tooo much on this gpu...the resolution?? like at 1680???, or should i get the 19inchs DELL SE198WFP or HP W1907??? I intend playing Cod4&5, Crysis:WH, HAWX......help me out.....

A. Firstly, your Radeon 4830 is fine in terms of resolution for any lcd monitor up to 24". If you're gonna use your new monitor primarily for gaming I would suggest one with low latency (which pretty much all new lcds have) and even more important little or no input/outputlag (the lag of your mouse input until it reacts, its a big issue for some new monitors). That being said, I recommend the LG L227WT as its one of the very few that does not only have low latency but also no measurable input lag.

However, there are others which are suitable at well, I suggest you checkout http://prad.de/en/monitore/buyers-guide/gamer20.html - they have a list of the best gaming monitors for every size as well as detailed reviews.





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which is the best LCD monitor for graphic designing?

Q.

A. remember one thing when it comes to lcd,s....you get what you pay for.....the better lcd,s are not cheap

here is one place you can learn some about lcd,s,,,and find some good ones
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/


If you want an LCD for photo editing, you need a panel that will display, true, accurate, consistent colours, brightly and evenly.

These LCD are all based on either the VA or IPS panel technologies. You can expect to pay at least double, and sometime 10 times the price for very high quality panels based on these technologies as opposed to the cheaper TN based LCD panel of the same size.



The Eizo ColorEdge Series: CG220, CG210, CE240W, CE210W = $$$$. After that, the Eizo Flexscan series and Apple Cinema displays.

NEC LCD2690WUXi
HP LP2475W
LaCie 324

i have a dell 2408wfp, and just love it..if its for you....its probably borderline


LCD Monitor calibration?
Q. Does anyone know a really god place or downloadable software i can use to calibrate this new alienware 1080p native resolution monitor?

A. You really need hardware to properly calibrate a monitor. Something like Spyder:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ColorVision-S3X100-Spyder3Express-PC-MAC/dp/B002OCF57K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1294076210&sr=8-2
or Pantone Huey:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pantone-MEU101-Huey/dp/B000CR78C4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1294076283&sr=8-2

They'd have you think that recalibration is necessary frequently, but for all but the most demanding uses (e.g. professional photography, in which case you need to consider your room environment and ambient lighting too), you probably just need a profile (.icm or .icc file). You could just borrow such a device if you can find someone who has one.

Having said that, Widows 7 does have some built-in calibration capabilities: see Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Display, Calibrate color.

Windows (all versions) comes with a variety of colour profiles, one of which may well improve your monitor display. Some LCD monitors have very strong saturation. Profiles are in C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color and WideGamutRGB.icc may be helpful for you.

See "To enable or disable calibration loading by Windows" in http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-color-management-settings for how to apply colour profiles and calibrate colour in general.





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having problems with monitor?

Q. once in a while my computer monitor starts making a clicking noise and the screen flickers when it is shut down for a while and i turn it back on it works fine does anyone know what causes this and what you can do to fix it

A. What kind of computer monitor ? Is it a CRT (the old kind of monitor) or is it LCD (the thin flat-screen) ?

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In the CRT type

There is a relay that degausses the tube (applies a varying magnetic field to erase any residual magnetism). This relay is supposed to turn on only when the power is turned on, then turn off shortly afterward and not turn on again. If there is a problem with the power control circuit it might be turning that relay on, which turns on the degaussing coil. If it is clicking then the circuit is going bad, turning the relay on and off.

Another type of clicking noise can be caused by the input circuitry being unable to keep track of the "scan rate" which determines the resolution of the image on the screen. When the circuit changes resolution there is a loud click. If this control circuit is going bad you would hear clicking.

CRTs have high-voltage power supplies for the picture tube; if the transformer is going bad there might be clicking, but usually it buzzes.

When you turn off the monitor the power supply still has power in its capacitors and as those discharge the circuit going bad behaves erratically and causes screen flicker.

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In LCDs you do not have degaussing coils. But the monitor still has circuits that detect the scan rate to display the correct image; if the circuits are going bad it might be making a clicking noise.

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Put the monitor on another computer and see if it still clicks.

If the monitor does not click, your video card or circuits in the computer to be suspected as going bad, sending out bad video signals.

If the monitor does click, you will need to get the monitor repaired or replaced. Repairing monitors is sometimes not worth the trouble; the technician might have to get a service manual for it and then have to get parts. I have been told the Chinese manufacturers are not very helpful with supplying manuals, and parts might be difficult to get. A new monitor is often much cheaper than trying to get it fixed; you can't get much of a warranty on a repair job on old monitors, while you do get a warranty on new monitors.

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I suggest you take it back to the store as it should still be under warranty. Even if the manufacturer's warranty has expired, the store should still maintain the merchandise.

TonyRB
Friday, January 8, 2010


Importance of HDMI on a computer monitor?
Q. "You have been asked to help edit video for a friend. You have a great notebook computer, which is powerful enough to handle this type of task, but you need to buy a separate LCD monitor to hook up to your computer and are not exactly sure what to buy. You know it should be larger than 17", capable of displaying HD"

The question is: Why or why not would HDMI capability be important.

A. HDMI is not especially "important". The two best connections for high quality digital video are DisplayPort (a miniaturized version is Mini DisplayPort) and HDMI. DisplayPort has more than twice the bandwidth at 21.6 Gbit/s (17.28 Gbit/s with overhead removed) as opposed to HDMI's 10.2 Gbit/s (8.16 Gbit/s with overhead removed). It also has the ability to share this bandwidth with multiple streams of audio and video to separate devices.

HDMI is, of course, the preferred connection over VGA, because HDMI is digital, supports higher resolution, and supports audio. The same applies to DisplayPort over VGA.

Many PC makers were very late to get off the VGA bandwagon and get on the digital video express. They first adopted DVI, but it cannot feed multimedia, so now most of them are sucked in to HDMI, just because the major television makers use it.

Computer makers must pay huge royalties to use the HDMI standard and to use the logo. The HDMI Founders are Hitachi, Matsushita Electric Industrial (Panasonic/National/Quasar), Philips, Silicon Image, Sony, Thomson, RCA and Toshiba. All of these founders, except Silicon Image, are major television makers with HDMI port as their choice, no surprise.

DisplayPort / Mini DisplayPort was developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), an international standards organization, that charges no royalties for use. Although it is less expensive (royalty-free) and higher bandwidth, it is being ignored by 99% of home computer makers. Only Apple is supporting Mini DisplayPort on their computers to any large degree.

Mini DisplyPort also has the advantage of providing Thunderbolt support with no need for an additional port.

Summary:
Use DisplayPort if the display has both HDMI and DisplayPort, and the computer has DisplayPort (no matter if the computer also has HDMI). The same logic would apply to a drive case. If both the case and the computer have Firewire, don't use USB, because FW is full-duplex, not processor intensive, and has wider bandwidth than USB. (Do not confuse data rate with bandwidth. The theoretical maximum data rate cannot be reached with USB due to the three limitations just outlined.)

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Connecting an Xbox 360 to an analog LCD computer monitor?

Q. What would I need in order to be able to accomplish this? The Xbox has a DVI port so I don't know if that would help answer this question. The monitor has a standard 15 pin VGA connector. Currently my gf is using it with the red, white, and yellow connectors on her TV, but it hurts her eyes and so I'm trying to find a way to connect it to her PC monitor in order so her eyes don't hurt after an hour of play..

Also, would the solution also cover the sound output?
hey sensei, that's good but it's not really what i'm looking for.. i did manage to find something but i'm still in doubt because i still have to find some adapters in order to be able to do what i've been trying to accomplish..

A. Now that the Xbox 360 has launched console videogames into the High-Definition era, experiencing your games to their full potential has become an expensive proposition. 360 games look great in Hi-Def, but many are almost unplayable on Standard-Definition TVs. Condemned is a good example of a game that becomes much too dark on SDTV, and Tomb Raider Legends can also be rather hard to play on an old TV due to the necessity of spotting hidden vines and small details.

The case for the necessity of HDTV for proper Xbox 360 enjoyment is pretty solid, but the price starts climbing quickly. In addition to the $400+ for a 360 and games, players are also presented with the necessity of a proper HDTV, which adds thousands to the overall cost. What's a devoted gamer on a tight budget to do? PC monitors may be the answer.



It's easy to set up a desktop gaming setup.

The Pros
Long before "HD" was the most popular consumer electronics buzzword around, PCs were pumping out graphics in resolutions well in excess of the 1280x720 that is 720p. PC monitors have to support a variety of resolutions in order to accommodate the myriad of computers they might have to work with, and as such they are generally very good with scaling non-native resolutions. In addition, LCD monitors have also become highly developed and affordable. Advances in manufacturing have dramatically lowered response times to the gaming-friendly 8ms-or-less range. Prices have fallen such that a 20'' widescreen LCDs that cost thousands a few years ago are now available for less than $400. Because manufacturer's cannot rely upon in-store placement, salespeople, and big marketing for PC monitors as they can with traditional HDTVs, the overall market is very competitive and without major markup, allowing for serious savings for you.

The Cons
Sadly, there are a few headaches with using a PC monitor as your primary 360 display. Size is the first great concern. The affordable sweet spot for LCD monitors lies in the 20-25'' range, which is not really large enough to make out while sitting on a couch in a traditional entertainment situation. Another problem is the fact that most PC monitors have only VGA or DVI inputs, no TV tuner, and no integrated speakers. The general lack of support for Component inputs isn't much of a problem, as VGA wires for the 360 are widely available, but you will likely have a bit of a headache if you want to connect more than the 360 and your PC to the monitor, and a VGA switch-box or TV card for your computer will add to the overall cost. Nevertheless, the savings and efficiency of using a quality monitor for both PC and 360 gaming is pretty strong.

Setup
VGA wires from Microsoft and MadCatz for the Xbox 360 are readily available at retail and online for around $30. When connected via VGA, the Xbox 360 has wider array of resolution options than when it is connected with Component wires. The resolutions are selectable though the Xbox 360's dashboard, and include:


640x480

848x480

1024x768

1280x720

1280x768

1280x1024

1360x768

When choosing an LCD monitor for Xbox 360 gaming, it's important to check that the LCD has one of these resolutions as either a native or supported resolution. Most modern LCDs in the 20'' range will have native resolutions higher than 1360x768, but that doesn't necessarily solve the problem. Trying to send a non-supported resolution into most LCDs will lead to a muggy, badly scaled, and possibly out-of-frame-image. In our test case, our BenQ FP202W 20'' widescreen 8ms LCD has a native resolution of 1680x1050, but looks best when the 360 is set to 1280x1024 widescreen. Other resolutions could not be scaled properly and looked pretty bad.

Sound is another concern. Because few PC monitors have integrated speakers these days, you'll need some kind of external speaker solution. The VGA wires for the 360 have optical (Toslink) outputs, so if you've got a nice soundcard for your computer with optical-in, you can take that digital signal straight into whatever speakers you're using with the PC. If you don't have optical support, you'll have to use the stereo-RCA wires that are integrated into the VGA cable. That's a hassle, because most 2.0 or 2.1 PC speaker kits only have mini-jack auxiliary inputs. You'll need to grab a little RCA-to-mini-jack dongle to allow for the connection.



Extra VGA resolutions. Make sure your LCD is compatible with at least one.

Performance
Once we found the best settings for the 360 on our BenQ FP202W, we were quite impressed with the results. Compared to a $1,000 Dell W2600 26'' HDTV, our $400 BenQ 20'' LCD produced a much cleaner looking picture free of nasty scaling and response-time blur. A nice feature of the FP202W is the fact that it is able to switch between its DVI and VGA inputs, which allowed us to connect our PC through DVI and the 360 through VGA and switch between them on the fly (perfect for slacking off at work).

Conclusion
There are some serious benefits to choosing an LCD monitor as your Xbox 360 display of choice. LCD PC monitors around 20'' are both more affordable and generally higher quality than similarly sized HDTV LCDs, and you can get some sweet double-duty out of them with your PC.

This is a stereo RCA-to-mini-jack plug.

On the other hand, if you really require standard TV functionality, like component, composite, and S-video inputs, or integrated speakers, the costs to add such functionality to a monitor will add up quickly. Also, two player action is a little limited on a 20'' monitor, and trying to crowd around your PC desk can be less than comfortable. While solitary Xbox Live addicts will have no problem, the more social among us may not be so happy.

In the end, it's really a matter of your particular situation. If you've got $1500+ to spend, a nice big HDTV is the way to go. If you're aiming to keep your costs below $1000, however, a PC monitor LCD is far superior to most of the shady sub-$600 HDTVs being sold at Wal-Mart.


which LCD monitor should i get for my xbox 360?
Q. hey everyone. I have a dilima, i have been using a stupid bulky CRT computer monitor for my 360 for nearly a year... I have been looking at lcd tv's and LCD monitors. The 22-24inch 16:9 monitors are a lot cheaper than any of the "tv's" i've found and far better quality displays and simply blow my crt out of the water in screen area and appearance. So my quesiton is which monitor should i get for under $160 perferably at a chain store that i wouldn't have to order and wait for it to ship to my house, I know the price is low, but it's just a monitor, no tuner or composite inputs (but if it had those it was be great) thanks it's for my 360 over VGA cable.

A. For under $160, you might have to go down a notch in the size range. Bigger screen than your CRT, probably, but better picture quality, I don't know about that.

This is about what you'll get for $160: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+20%22+Widescreen+Flat-Panel+LCD+HD+Monitor/9162684.p?id=1218040222132&skuId=9162684





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How to make photos on LCD monitor look with normal width?

Q. So all of this time I've had a CRT monitor but now I have and LCD and all too weird to me...the srcreen and everything it shows it's more widder...how can I bring back at least the photos that I viewing in a normal mode...I do a lot photographing and editing in photoshop, and this can really change my perspective for reality

A. It sounds like your LCD, which I assume is widescreen, is probably set to a "regular" 4:3 screen resolution, which would make everything look stretched out.

Change your display resolution to a widescreen resolution, preferably to the monitor's native resolution for the sharpest picture.
Your monitor's native resolution is based on your monitor size.
Some common widescreen resolutions:
1280 x 800
1440 x 900
1680 x 1050
1920 x 1200
2560 x 1600


what's a good lcd monitor?
Q. for uses like word processing, tax preparation, photoshop, video editing.

A. Go to this page and see the reviews for good LCD monitors.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Monitors/2001-3173_7-0.html?tag=cnetfd.dir





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Canon 7D vs. Nikon D300?

Q. which one do you prefer the most and why ?
is 17MP really matter vs. 12 MP.

A. Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD and 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-7D-28-135mm-Standard/dp/B002NEGTU6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260071382&sr=1-2&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

By any measure, the new Canon EOS 7D is a worthy successor to the EOS line of APS-C sensor DSLRs. I believe it finally levels the playing field for many Canon shooters envious of Nikon DXXX shooters.

I am an advanced amateur photographer who has owned the 20D for the last 5 years and will use it as a backup body now. With each Canon announcement of a successor to the XXD line of DSLRs, I was tempted to upgrade but resisted each time up until now. This was partly due to budgetary constraints, but I felt mostly that each new model was only an evolutionary modification rather than a revolutionary one. If there's one thing to keep in mind in this fast-moving world of DSLR photography, then it is that DSLR bodies come and go (and depreciate quickly in value, like most electronic goods) but excellent glass will nearly always be sound investments (high-quality lenses maintained in good condition may appreciate in value).

The 7D appears to be a game-changer for many Canon photo enthusiasts like myself who prefer or can only afford to shoot with an APS-C sensor body. Nikon shooters have had an excellent choice of a crop sensor body in the D100/D200/D300 (now D300s), but for Canon shooters, the top-of-the-line equivalent was trailing in the feature set department. Now most of the features that were absent in the Canon XXD body as compared with their main rival are present in the 7D.

Notable features:
- 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- Dual DIGIC 4 processors (a first for a prosumer Canon DSLR)
- Maximum 8 fps frame rate
- Maximum ISO 12,800
- VF with 100% coverage and 1.0x magnification (a first for a Canon DSLR)
- 19-pt AF (all cross-type with f/5.6 or faster lenses)
- 63-zone metering system (measures focus, color, and luminance)
- On-demand grid lines in VF (a first for any Canon DSLR)
- Built-in electronic leveler in 2 planes (a first for any Canon DSLR)
- Built-in wireless flash trigger (a first for any Canon DSLR)
- HD video in 1080p (30/25/24 fps) and 720p (60/50 fps)

I have had the camera for over a week now. My initial impressions are mostly positive thus far. Additional thoughts in the form of updates will be forthcoming once I get an opportunity to capture more images under various conditions (indoors/low light, outdoors, action, etc.) and get my act together to type it up. So far, I believe that the IQ, VF, LCD monitor, and handling are all vast improvements over the 20D. Taking photos at high ISOs and achieving low noise captures is all the rage these days. I feel that random photos I've taken at ISO settings up to 1600 are completely usuable. In the past, I felt comfortable shooting with my 20D mostly south of ISO 400/800. I shall pixel peep some more and shoot at even higher ISOs to see where the happy medium for me shooting with the 7D lies. Tolerance for noise, I feel, is very subjective.


Limitations:
There is a steep learning curve with this camera. The 7D is packed with new features that I have yet to maximize to my advantage. Coming from a 20D rather than a more recent line of XXD body makes things even more challenging. A careful read of the user's manual is critical.

If ultimately low noise captures at high ISOs is most important to you, then a FF sensor body is the way to go rather than an APS-C sensor body. A larger pixel pitch that captures more light (at the expense of lower resolution) will help maintain low noise levels at very high ISOs. This is a key reason why the small-body FFs, such as the Nikon D700, Canon 5D/5DMkII, and Sony A900/A850, are so revered. Any of those cameras will likely outperform the 7D at high ISOs in terms of low noise captures. Moreover, they provide less DoF than APS-Cs at equivalent fields of view. However, the obvious downsides are their cost and need for big, heavy, and expensive glass.

The 7D should not be viewed as an HD camcorder replacement. Although useful to have and with slightly more shooting options as compared with the version currently offered in the 5DMkII, video capture in the 7D still suffers from lack of continuous AF. Unfortunately, the jello phenomenon (from rolling shutter) and monoaural sound (external stereo mic input is available, though) make for a less than harmonious package.

*** Please be aware that some information about potential problems with the initial batch of 7D bodies has surfaced on photography forums and elsewhere (including here on Amazon). They include difficulties with the new AF system (particularly in AI servo mode, though some users have had trouble in any AF mode) resulting in OOF photos, as well as ghosting (residual preceding images captured in subsequent images) under certain sho


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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Jumat, 21 Februari 2014

What is the perfect CPU for running a full Mame Setup?

Q. I ordered the wood already cut to build my cabinet, but I want to know what kind of CPU would be the best possible to run mame at full speed and even the larger ones ( Killer Instinct 2, NBA Jam...etc.) Also running all emulator and roms? What kind of monitor is also recommended? I've seen some really good cabinets people have made searching the net, but I want the full Arcade experience.....

A. Let me start by talking about the monitor. The easiest and most widely used monitor is a LCD 20"+. They are easily installed in cabinets, low heat, and great picture. But when installing any screen you are going to mostly play full screen or horizontal scrollers. Playing vertical scrollers or games like PacMan it gives a visual impact I don't care for, (personal opinion). I make specific cabinets for the two types of viewing.

Now for the CPU always the faster the better as far as the newer games. However the the older games will run tooooo fast and you will have to throttle them down. The bad news Games such as KI2, NBA Jam, and CarnEvil use cpus in the cabinets dedicated for them as well as hard drives dedicated to the processing. Also the emulation may not be 100%. Any game you play thru an emulator will be slower and if the emulator then needs to run a bios or CHD you will find everything slower. Also If you use MAME32 or any other windows based emulator is not as good as the command line version of mame. Technology is still moving fast you can go into a computer shop and ask for the fastest processor and even a dual processor, and the motherboard to go with it. I'm buying 500gb and 1tb drives right now and putting them in the games Im making. Video cards are getting better and better, just get one with plenty of onboard ram and that matches up to what ever monitor you decide on. Spend the money on a goo power supply 700w is fine but clean power. You will need to get an Ipac usb converter for the controls. I use Wireless keyboards and mice. I use the TopGun Guns and lightbars. I don't install disk drives, I either network into the games HD or pull it and edit it on another computer.

Okay the cpu I use the most is http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3476411 I have used this one also great but pricey for no noticeable difference http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2341239. the mother board http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2824015&csid=_25 and keep it well ventilated. This is the video Card I have been using lately http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4042992&Sku=G458-9806. Here is the Ipac http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=76&zenid=d432b25398dfe853e859cc1d34c3c2af


Good luck


What is the best light gun for a pc and lcd tv combo?
Q. Hi,

I'm using an lcd as a monitor for my computer and wanted to play some games with a light gun on MAME. Any suggestions?

A. I have always used Top gun and Top gun II http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-1i-49-en-70-16s7.html you may need this program in some instances http://xoomer.virgilio.it/guncon2/





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A good monitor for consoles?

Q. I'm in need of a new monitor for video editing, PS3 console gaming, and as a good display here is what Im looking for:

I have a 15 inch 2012 macbook pro that i invested heavily in as a student, and my primary focus for a monitor is one that I will be satisfied for years to come, until I decide it's time to move on. As for price, I will go as high as it takes, but since I'm a kid under $200 is looking very nice for me. I don't have a lot of know how on gaming monitors and I need one that can work with an el gato capture card, as well as has the proper cables/inputs for my mac. I've been told for console gaming you'd want to stay off of a monitor and for tv, but I think thats BS because computer monitors have a lot lower input lag then a tv would, which is important for a fast game like call of duty. But I really dont know, My primary need is a good screen to edit on, but it needs to be able to work with my el gato/ps3 setup I got going. Links, youtube videos, and thoughts on your own brand of monitor would be greatly appreciated. I don't know where to start my research, maybe someone can steer me in the right direction

I found this monitor, and it seems to be really good. A little too good for the price. I'm not sure what I'm missing with it. If you guys can check it out, tell me what you think: Thanks!!

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-S231HL-23-Inch-Widescreen-Ultra-Slim/dp/B003N7P6TC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356060455&sr=8-1&keywords=acer+s231hl+23%22widescreen+led+lcd+monitor

A. BenQ GL2450HM 24-Inch 1080p MLG Pro Circuit Console Monitor


Is this Gaming PC Worth $1100?
Q. I;m looking to buy a used Gaming PC, and found this one locally for $1100. Is that a good deal for a PC With these Specs?

HAPP Gaming Case
CPU: AMD 955 quad core processor overclocked to 3.7 ghz
liquid cooled with Corsair H70 kit
RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS 3
DVD Burner
M4A79XTD EVO Asus motherboard capable of dual crossfire
OCZ Stealth X Stream 600W Power Supply
TONS of Scythe fans to cool sufficiently
XFX 5850 Graphics Card
320GB Hard Drive
Genuine copy of Windows 7 Professional
Office Home and Student 2010
25 inch LCD acer monitor 1080P
Solid Works 2011 Student Edition valid until the end of 2012

Thanks!

A. i would probably say yes if you like to play games on your PC and if your still not sure look on other websites to see other prices of the computer





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Kamis, 20 Februari 2014

Wall mount for my monitor?

Q. I was going to mount my pc monitor but i am not sure if i can buy a generic mount or if it needs to be a particular brand and model, the monitor is an LG Flatron W2252TQ 22"

Thanks in advance

A. Most LCD monitors follow the VESA FDMI mounting specification for which you have many different mounts available. However from what I have read it appears that this monitor is one of the exceptions so you are probably out of luck. Have a look at the back of the unit - there should be four screw holes arranged in a perfect square on a flat mounting plate.


How can i mount a 19" lcd computer monitor on a wall?
Q. I want to mount my computer monitor on the wall with a swing arm. How do i know if it will mount to the back of the monitor?

I want to use the wall mount swing arm so i can get rid of my computer table and have more room.

A. Look for one that has a VESA 100 x 100 bracket ... this is the standard on PC monitors.

The specs for your LCD will specify which Vesa standard bracket it uses (may be Vesa 75 x 75)

regards,
Philip T





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can only afford $500-$600 for a 32" hdtv lcd w/tuner?

Q. which 32" hdtv lcd would be the best quality for that price? also what extras are needed? was told to get a home theater surge protector, sound system and up progression dvd player. anything else?
thanks in advance for the advice!

A. I recently purchased a 32" Oelvia LCD HDTV from Bj wholesale club on sale for under $500. It has a input to make it a computer monitor as well. A surge protector would be a good investment.


A laptop for under $500, oppinions please. (:?
Q. I want a laptop for under $500, has good battery life (IE: 5-7 hours), and has a cool design (or standard color that looks pretty) on the outside. Any kind will do, thanks for the help !!!!

A. My personal preference is the Dell Inspiron15 series.
They have :
8+ Hours of Battery Life
Over 200 Colors and Designs
15.6" LCD Monitor
1.3 MP webcam
160 Through 320 GB SATA Hard Drive
Price Between $380-$500





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Color Calibration Questions for laptop running Vista..?

Q. Okay, so today I bought a Dell laptop running Vista. I'm pumped. I'm using it only for photoshop/photography and music recording/editting. However, the default colors on the screen seem.... bland and they don't seem to have enough contrast. They don't 'pop'. I think I read something online about Vista having some type of bug where it's next to impossible to get the colors calibrated and even harder to keep it that way.

Don't tell me to go to properties and change my scheme...I know all about that. It's not that. It's just the brightness, contrast, gamma, etc.

Any ideas or help??

A. Well, once upon a time Adobe would ship with a color correction tool to let you try to match the displayed colors with the actual colors.

Add to that how horrible LCD displays are for serious Photoshop work where color correction is an issue. It is hard, for example, to ensure you are seeing the color you want, without looking at the LCD screen in exactly the correct way.

Here is some testing done with professional calibration software... and links to the program suites themselves
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration_tools.htm

And here is what is available from download.com
http://www.download.com/1770-20_4-0.html?query=Monitor+Calibration&tag=srch&searchtype=downloads&filterName=platform%3DWindows&filter=platform%3DWindows

Laptop LCDs are not supposed to have their contrast, gamma, color temp, etc. adjusted. This is why they do not come ways to adjust this. You are going to have to use a calibration tool that makes the adjustments itself... and where you will end up loading windows, then loading that adjusted color profile every time the computer boots.

Good Luck.


Dell U2412M monitors for photo editing?
Q. I currently have two TN LCD monitors and am really displeased with the image quality. I would like to upgrade and found the Dell U2412M, which seems to be very reasonably priced.

Does anyone have this monitor? Is it OK for photo editing?

A. Whatever monitor you use, you need to calibrate and profile your monitor on a routine basis.

The optimal monitor would be one that can reproduce the AdobeRGB gamut like the Color Edge monitors made by Eizo.

http://www.eizo.com/global/products/coloredge/index.html

Most people do not want to invest so heavily in a monitor so buy a monitor that is sRGB compliant. With such a monitor and using a monitor calibration tool like the Xrite Eyeone Pro. Here is how that works

http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_learning.aspx?action=webinarsarchive&eventid=1029&eventdateid=4825





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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


Canon T3i for feature film?
Q. Does anyone use this camera for shooting features? I'd like to know the pros and cons. I've been doing my research and so far it seems that this is a great camera for me to get for start shooting features (and it's more in my price range than the 7D which I also love). However, one con that concerned me that I've read about is when the camera is moving (panning, rotating, tilting etc) it goes out of focus and this isn't apparent while shooting, it is only shown during playback.

Also how great is the depth of field? Could I focus the foreground and blur the background or vice versa?

Please share your thoughts and if you feel this camera is good for shooting a feature 90 minute (or even longer) movie.

Thanks!

A. Canon EOS Rebel T3i is good for videos too. Read this review from a user:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R5O3RQJXIOBDC/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004J3V90Y&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=faurms-20

This camera is currently ranked as number 1 in the top 100 DSLR cameras on amazon.Some of its features are:

- 18.0 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed
- ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light
- 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
- Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options
- Comes with camera body, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II lens, eyecup, wide strap, USB cable, AV cable, battery, and charger

Best price for T3i from my research:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T3i-Processor-3-0-Inch-Vari-Angle/dp/B004J3V90Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1337534345&sr=1-1&tag=faurms-20

Bestselling list of similar DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_1&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957





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Rabu, 19 Februari 2014

How do I clean the lcd monitor on a macbook without damaging it?

Q.

A. Cleaning Your LCD Screen

The major computer outlet stores are now starting to carry LCD cleaners for Flat Panel Monitors and Notebooks that do not contain the chemicals found in some commercial glass cleaners. These cleaners will definitely do the job nicely, but you do have to purchase them. If you do not wish to purchase these factory made cleaners, then you can clean your LCD Screen in the following manner.

What You Can Use

Water.

Water with a tiny amount of soft liquid soap.

Isopropyl Alcohol.

Hexane.

Petroleum Benzine.

Commercial glass cleaners that do not contain ammonia.

What You Should Avoid

Acetone.

Ammonia.

Ethyl acid.

Ethyl Alcohol.

Methyl chloride.

Toluene.

Commercial glass cleaners containing ammonia.

How You Should Do It

You should clean your LCD Screen display by applying the cleaner to a soft, clean cloth. Then you should wipe the cloth across the display from left to right, moving from the top of the display down to the bottom of the display. If your display contains grease or some other contaminant, then you should dampen your cloth with water instead of a commercial cleaner as the cleaner may smear the contaminants across the screen.


General Maintenance

You should avoid subjecting your LCD Screen display to extreme temperatures and humidity and avoid exposures to direct sunlight. You should also avoid physical shocks to your display. If you have a notebook, then you should avoid stacking books or other objects upon the notebook with the screen closed etc.


What is the best LCD monitor for my MacBook Pro?
Q. I have a MacBook Pro 13" and I am looking to purchase an external LCD HD monitor. I would like it to be 30". What is the best one that I can get while keeping the price under $400?

A. Presently, there is no such thing as a 30" monitor that costs under $400.

30-inch monitors are usually very high-resolution monitors that do 2560x1600, and those cost upwards of $1000.

Unless you want a 32-inch LCD HDTV, those might be had for $400, but their resolution is far lower, usually 1366x768. There are also LCD HDTVs that can do 1920x1080 (aka 1080p High Definition), but you would be hard-pressed to find one of those for under $400.





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Selasa, 18 Februari 2014

the best monitor for best price?

Q. I look for a monitor to make video editing and use photoshop.

But my budget is a bit low.

So do you have a recommendation?
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/crtmonitors/graphicseries/g90fB/
Is this a good monitor?

A. "ViewSonic"Monitors is one of the best in the MARKET...

They had good reviews...

But the best is "Samsung" SyncMaster edition Flat Monitor...CRT


About "LCD" "Samsung BW" series 4Ms Response time is the Best in LCD Monitors...


2nd is "ViewSonic" same specs as the branded one's...


Note:Don't get "LG" monitors ...Why?
The company I work with had "LG"monitors and they are dieing one by one...
Only 3 to 4 years that the company is using it don't know the reason Why?..
I'm talking about "LCD" ok....

Hope this gives you Idea....

Goodluck!!!


When a laptop's video card says it "supports" 1920x1200 resolution monitor, is that in...?
Q. ...addition to the laptop's screen?
So, I'm assuming I cannot in any circumstances run any monitor, say, at 2048x1152 resolution.

Can I run a monitor at 1920x1200 resolution IN ADDITION to still using my laptop screen? What about 1920x1080? I don't understand the meaning of their word "support" - is it 1920x1200 total, or up to 2 monitors of up to 1920x1200 each, or what?

Thanks for your help!

A. Apple Inc. currently sells LCD computer displays; a wide variety of CRT computer displays have been sold in the past.
n the very beginning (throughout the 1970s), Apple did not manufacture or sell displays of any kind, instead recommending users plug-into their television sets or (then) expensive third party monochrome monitors. However, in order to offer complete systems through its dealers, Apple began to offer various third party manufactured 9" monochrome monitors, re-badged as the Monitor II.

[edit] First generation

Apple's manufacture history of CRT displays began in 1980, starting with the Monitor /// that was introduced alongside and matched the Apple III business computer. It was a 12" monochrome (green) screen that could display 80x24 text characters and any type of graphics, however it suffered from a very slow phosphor refresh that resulted in a "ghosting" video effect. So it could be shared with Apple II computers, a plastic stand was made available to accommodate the larger footprint of the monitor.
The Monitor //, a monochrome CRT for the Apple II

Roughly 4 years later came the introduction of the Apple manufactured Monitor //, which as the name implies, was more suited in look and style for the Apple II line and at the same time added improvements in features and visual quality. In 1984 a miniature 9" screen, called the Monitor IIc, was introduced for the Apple IIc computer to help complement its compact size. This monitor was also the first to use the brand new design style for Apple's products called Snow White, as well as being the first monitor not released in a beige color, but rather a bright, creamy off-white. By early 1985 came the first color CRT's, starting with the Monitor 100, a digital RGB display for the Apple III and Apple IIe (with appropriate card), followed shortly by the 14" ColorMonitor IIe (later renamed to AppleColor Composite Monitor IIe) and ColorMonitor IIc (later renamed to AppleColor Composite Monitor IIc), composite video displays for those respective models. All of the Apple monitors are capable of supporting the maximum Apple II Double Hi-Res standard of 560x192.





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LCD Screen brightness and Photo-editing conflicts! Any advice?

Q. After uploading my pictures from my camera, I usually edit them and put some on Deviantart (a website where you can post artwork). BUT. I edit my photos on my laptop, which has an LCD screen. It looks fine on my screen, where I have the brightness set the way I like it, but I just recently discovered that my photographs look WAY different on regular computer monitors, so when people are viewing my photographs, they are not seeing them in the way I edited them to look the way I wanted.

Is there anything I can do with my laptop to fix this problem? Is there maybe a brightness setting on or for LCD screens that is like that of a regular monitor?

A. You can get close by setting the gamma level of the screen and customizing the colour profile of the LCD (not sure how to do this in Windows... should be under displays). That said an LCD is never the best option for true colour, and a laptop (most of which don't have dedicated graphics cards) will be even worse. What I do is I bought a cheap used VGA CRT monitor that I plug in to give me accurate colour and light representation.


What's a good monitor for photo editing?
Q. I have an LCD monitor, but when I edit my photos on it I tend to over/under-do certain colors, because they don't show as well as they would on my laptop. On the laptop, my photos appear to be a lot sharper. I'm wondering if there's a such thing as a monitor that's used or made specifically for photo editing.

A. 1. They need to be calibrated...
I use a spyder three express (it is apart of their affordable range)
http://spyder.datacolor.com/product-mc-s3express.php

To learn more about colour calibration
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/CM_intro.html

2. Monitors can only display a limited range of colours.
Most monitors will be more than enough for most applications.
Many photographers prefer the consistency of apple monitors (because it is consistant compared to all the other brands on the market for windows.

Some of the best monitors include the
Dell UltraSharp (http://www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/global/products/landing/en/ultrasharpmonitor?c=us&l=en&cs=04)
and anything from
Eizo (http://www.eizo.com/global/)





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When buying a new monitor?

Q. I am looking to buy a new monitor,preferably 19 to 22 inch LCD flatpanel. I am doing my own homework and am looking to Tigerdirect.com , Newegg.com , Office Depot and even agh.. Walmart. I have looked at the Gateway site , Dell , HP , even the emachine monitors looked relatively decent. I am leaning toward Acer or Viewsonic. This is being posted for suggestions and input. What do you use ?

No garbage answers please, unless you really need the 2 pts.

A. I just purchased new monitor (Acer AL2016W 20", silver color) just $159 included free shipping form buy.com last month , but now the price went up to $ 186.99. This monitor quality is so good and I like it.And before I made decision to buy ,I went to http://www.cnet.com/ to read the review for this.

Don't be rush! Just take your time and fine some good deal.
This is the good website to find some good deal. http://edealinfo.com/dealsearch/advanced.php?merchant=|Monitor&srch_flag=true&limit=0&date1=2007-08-05&date2=2007-08-11


Hlep me buy a LCD monitor?
Q. I was hunting for LCD's and got a deal of 6,300/- for LG W1943C in exchange for my CRT desktop. How is the model W1943C? and is there any other model that i can look at? I will be typically looking for something like 19" montor.

A. I am using this HP monitor, and I love it. I game and watch movies a lot on it, and I have never been dissappointed. http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/hp-w1907/4505-3174_7-32399889.html





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What is the difference between a computer monitor and an LCD/LED TV of a similar size?

Q. I would like to get a large monitor for my vision considerations. What are the major differences between two similar sized TVs and Monitors?

A. Computer Monitors
1.) Only go up to 32''
2.) Higher Image Quality. Better at display fine text
3.) Less inputs
4.) Cheaper
5.) Are only available with a refresh rate of up to 120hz
6.) Only higher end or more expensive models can be effectively mounted

LCD/LED
1.) Can go up 80''+
2.) Dollar for dollar image quality of a LCD TV won't match a computer monitor.
(partially with help of the video card)
3.) Far more inputs. Can plug your blu-ray player and all your other devices.
4.) More expensive
5.) Are available with a refresh rate of up to 240hz
6.) Better suited to mount on walls


Which is better for a 20" computer monitor, lcd or led?
Q.

A. An LED monitor is actually a type of LCD. It's an LED monitor with backlit or edge lit LED's that turn on and off in light and dark situations, resulting in a better contrast ratio. An LED TV may have a contrast ratio, where contrast ratio means differentiation between shades of black. You'll be happier with the picture on an LED, although they do have more problems with blurring around fast moving objects in videos.





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Senin, 17 Februari 2014

new canon rebel xsi- lcd monitor?

Q. i just got my canon rebel xsi- and i am having a hard time trying to figure out something super simple. how can i turn on the lcd monitor to show what i am shooting without having to look through the viewfinder eyepiece? thanks in advance!

A. I don't have the XSi, but I often times shoot with the XS and the way you do it on the XS is you first need to enable it in the menu, it should be there somewhere...

after that you just press the SET button (the one in the middle of the 4-way pad) and up comes live-view...

I imagine its about the same thing on the XSi since its pretty much the same camera...

btw Petra... what makes you say that live-view produces blurry photos? just cause you don't have enough strength to hold the camera, does not make live-view unusable for others... me personally I seem to get better shots with live-view... it just seems like a more natural position for my arms than extending them all the way to my face... but maybe it's cause I'm a 23-yr old male who's in shape... there is no practical reasoning to your empty claim... LV produces the same photos as viewfinder... most people are just too old or weak to hold onto the camera properly...


Can anyone recommend a good swivel-arm mount for my Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD Monitor?
Q. I have turned a closet into a small office and I am trying to conserve space. One great way to do that would be to get this beast of a monitor off of the desk - so i would like a swivel arm, but I have no idea what to get - anyone have any good ideas?

thanks yahoo!

A. easy a sanus swivel arm
people say its a very popular product





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Just got hd lcd monitor want to use it as tv.?

Q. Hey lol first off ill start by saying im not very technical when it comes to this stuff, but basically my buddy justbought a brand new hd tv (huge) for his ps3 and well as just tv in general, well on the road he used a westing house l2410nm lcd monitor for his ps3, but since he got that he gave it to me. I don't want to use it as just a ps3 hook up, but also would like to use it as my general purpose tv. Somone told me get tv tuner and somone said get hd cable box... not quite sure what each is and their price or how i use them could anyone point me in the right direction and elaborate more on what i need to do. ( i have no intentions of using the monitor for my comp cause i have a laptop. Thanks.

A. I Checked out your monitor at the manufacturers website, and I looked at all the ports it has. I hate to have to put anyone down, but the post on C Net tells you a way that works on all monitors, but it really difficult and requires a desktop computer. In your case you will need some sort of a conversion box if you do not have one. If you want HDTV, you will have to subscribe for HD service and the box comes with it. Below are all the ways you can have television:

Depending on how you get your television, there is a few ways you can hook it up.

If you have tivo or another DVR, or if you have a VCR or DVD recorder that you use to record TV, you can go ahead and set up your monitor without a box as mentioned in the end of this answer.

If you pay for your TV service you either have cable or satellite, you will need a set top box (a box with its own remote, in some cases the remote may also work for you TV), if you do not have one, you could call your service provider for one.

If you do not pay to watch tv, you either have an antenna, or cable provided by an apartment or office, If you have an antenna, you need to buy a digital converter box if you do not have one already. You will need to buy one if you have an antenna anyway because tv goes digital in June. If you have cable, ask the person who pays for it for a set top box.



Once you get a set top box, or a digital converter box, if you do not have one already, there are a couple of ways to hook it up:

The easiest way is to use a composite cable( It is made up of a yellow cable, a red cable, and a white cable, and almost everything is compatible with it) and just plug in each cable into the ports on your box and monitor.

If you want better image quality, you can use a component cable or an hdmi cable if the box has the ports for it. An HDMI cable has one plug, and the port is rectangular, with no screws, you just plug it in, A component cable has 5 plugs, Red, White, another Red, Green, and a blue one, one pair of red and white should be seperated, or have somthing different about it.

If you have any questions feel free to email me at aminy23@gmail.com


Gateway FPD1975W 19-inch HD LCD Monitor?
Q. it says it comes with 4 usb ports on the side. My question is what do you use those usb connectors for thanks

It is coming with the gateway computer i bought

A. It does come 4 USB ports but you use those ports for anything flash drives external drives and they are high speed also if it doesn't come with a cable high speed cable to connect the monitor to the computer it should take a printer USB cable so if you have you can use it or go to office depot and get one there.





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what good LCD monitor with TV tuner could you recommend? ?

Q. I understand the parameters, but parameters are one thing, and the real experience can differ greatly.

I'm looking for a LCD monitor with built-in TV tuner and remote control, preferably non-wide ; max 16:10 -, around 20'' and in lower cost category.

Could you submit some recommendations please?

A. good quality LCD monitors don't come with built in TV tuners..
u should rather go in for LCD TV's instead...

If you still want to go with LCD Monitors only.. I would suggest buy an external TV tuner long with a good monitor..

Dell sp2208wfp is an awesome choice...


Difference between LCD(or Plasma) HDTV Monitor or TV?
Q. Is it really as simple as the monitor doesn't have tuner? Why is a monitor so much cheaper than a TV? Why would I buy a monitor over a TV(Pro's and Con's).

A. HD monitor: This is a monitor that is capable of showing at least 720p signals natively, which is the minimum to be considered HD. Because they lack built-in TV tuners of any kind, however, they can only officially be called "monitors." But since most people get their HD programming from their cable or satellite operator, the increasingly scarce HD monitor can be a great value.

HD-ready TVs: The jury's still out on what exactly this means, but loosely and generally this refers either to an HD monitor with no tuners whatsoever or to a TV that can accept and display HD signals of at least 720p but has only an NTSC (standard TV) tuner built in. Again, since they lack the built-in HD tuner, these TVs are often a decent bang for the buck. The FCC has mandated that all TVs over 25 inches must now have built-in HD tuners, so it's increasingly hard to find large-screen HD-ready TVs, but deals abound online.

HDTV: This is a TV that can natively show at least 720p signals and has built-in NTSC (standard) and ATSC (HD) tuners, so you can grab over-the-air HD signals using an antenna. This knocks up the price a bit, but the advantage is you can use things like HD-ready CableCards and other space-saving technologies.

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If you subscrible to cable or satellite, you'll be fine getting an HD monitor and saving some cash. If you plan to use an antenna to snag over-the-air HD broadcasts, you'll want to get an HDTV so as not to have to purchase the necessary tuner.





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Im buying a 32 inch lcd monitor will games still look good even though the screen is much bigger?

Q. is there any reccomended viedo cards i should buy with this size of monitor?

A. 32" lcd monitor, not a tv/monitor, should have a higher resolution than your typical 17" monitor. However, this doesn't mean that things will necessarily look better.


in fact, it may do the opposite because your video card will have to work harder to display at a higher resolution, therefore making everything pretty choppy.

not to mention that everything will be HUGE in comparison.

it will look just as good with the same resolution when you look at it from a distance. that's really the big advantage of having a bigger monitor - that you can see it better from a longer distance.

as far as quality of the image is concerned, that all varies on your pc equipment. if you upgrade your PC with a high end video card, it might look much better. in general, it will make it look just as good or possibly a bit worse.

as far as recommendations are concerned, i would get an nvidia 8800 class video card or higher if you plan on using it with the maximum resolution that your lcd monitor will support. trust me, it'll slow down significantly once you boost your video resolution up.


does Refresh Rate really important when buying a lcd monitor of 23 or 24 inch for watching movies and games ?
Q. i wanna buy a LCD-monitor for my PC. i researched on a few things before buying. but I'm confused with refresh rate of LCD-moniters. some experts say that 85 Hz for 24-inch size is best and more than this it will not be a good thing but will result in a bad display. some say that 120 hz is new and best refresh rate for good picture clarity and for movies n video games.... :( what to do ?????

A. 60 Hz is good enough for an lcd-monitor because the picture is steady by nature, in contrast to tube-monitors that tend to flicker at lower refreshrates. 60Hz is a bit faster then the refreshrate of the human eye/brain, so you don't realy need anything faster. 60Hz also has as an extra advantage in games that it puts less load on the videocard, because the higher the refreshrate the more the videocard has to work, because 1 refresh-cycle consists among others of calculating the actuall content of the picture, so the less refresh-cycles in a given time-period, the more calculatingtime the videocard has left to for instance display a higher resolution or smoother video. What is important for lcd-monitors is a fast responsetime, a responsetime of 5ms or less is good.

oops now i gotta get a bit messy because this is new for me also:

Hmmmm, wel the higher refreshrates u mention are in fact not realy higher refreshrates but some new/unclear technique. (i just read it now, and it's new for me) of inserting black images to reset the eye. But anyway it seems that lcd tv's have a habit of not mentioning the responsetime (this is NOT the same as the refreshrate or responseRATE) while monitors do mention the responsetime. A good responsetime (grey to grey 5ms or less) is the most important thing. The higher refreshrates are an unclear technique to me so i'd rather have an lcd monitor with a low responsetime like 2ms then an lcd-tv with 480 Mhz with a worse or unspecified responsetime. Or to put it differently: a monitor with a 5 or even 2 ms response time wil give a very nice smooth picture. However the insertion of black images may make it even smoother, but i think that's marginal (when i look at a video on my 5ms monitor it just looks great)

hd-tv's seem to utilize a new technology that projects black images over the native refreshrate of the videosource like for instance 50Hz (tv) or 60Hz (computer). So lets refrase my statement. You should use a video-source of no more then 60Hz because more is a waist of resources. I also think high refreshrates is something for tv's rather then monitors, maybe because tv's have a lower responsetime.

I would prefer a monitor that just displays at 60Hz with a low responsetime above any lcd-tv unless it also gives the responsetime in ms. But for use as a tv, not as a computer-monitor a high refreshrate may also be good, but again the responsetime is more important as i see it.

Also artficially increased refreshrate may have some nasty side-effects (see sources)

So there's actually 3 thing's when it comes to refreshrate: the rate of the source (lets say your computer is set to work at 60Hz, the refreshrate of the monitor (normally 1:1 so also 60Hz, but for tv's artificially increased)

Since you want a monitor and not a tv, i'd go for a "normal" led-monitor displaying the source 1:1 and with a 2ms responsetime. movies wil look great guaranteed, but monitors are normally smaller then tv's so you wil have to sit close.

For a livingroom tv, i'd get a tv with a low responseTIME, and an artificially increased refreshrate/responseRATE may be usefull but also must be able to be deactivated because it can actually decrease the quality of a movie.





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nvidia 9800gt ?? for new games ?

Q. i am thinking of buying an xfx geforce 9800gt 1gb GPU ... can i play new games like gta 4 , batman arkham asylum , nfs shift , fifa 2010 , crysis , etc on high settings .. i own a 19" lcd monitor .. so can i play these games on a resolution of 1440x900 .. and when was this card released ?? is it outdated ?? can this play games for the next 1-1.5 years on decent settings ?? i cant afford a 4870 .. will this card do the job ??

MY Specs :
ASUS M3A78-EM mobo
4GB ddr2 ram
AMD Phenom X4 9550 Qcore 2.21ghz

A. it is a LITTLE dated, but its still a great card for playing new games. your processor is a little underpowered but otherwise you should be fine, though, if possible, see if you can spend the extra 15$ to get a 9800GTX. it has a 10% performance gain over the 9800gt. how do i know this? i build gaming pcs as a part time job. the EVGA version of the 9800gt or gtx is the better of the XFX. its only about 5$ more. XFX brand cards tend to overheat, and the 4870 by ATI are underpowered for their price. you could try googling benchmark runs of games on them if your not convinced. good luck :D

EDIT: forgot to mention, make sure you have at least a 600 volt Power Supply Unit if getting a 9800gt, they use quite a bit of power.


Droid Incredible to Computer Monitor?
Q. I have been looking to get a larger, high quality computer monitor for some time now. I watch a lot of movies, tv shows and internet video. The 15inch display on my Sony Vaio VGN-NR120E just doesn't cut it.

While I know I can connect my Droid incredible, running 2.2, to my computer. I can connect it to my TV, both with HDMI/Charging cable. But my question is, if the lcd or led monitor has HDMI input, can I simply plug into that and watch whatever video is playing on the Droid, on the monitor?

I have the NHL app and watch a ton of live games, it'd b nice to simply put my monitor wherever I want to watch, plug in the phone and watch on much bigger screen than my tiny phone.

A. A good LCD monitor can display High Definition movies - 1920 x 1080 p. The highest resolution possible with the Droid Incredible is 800 x 480.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/droid-incredible-review/





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Good Full HD TV for under £150?

Q. I'm looking for a good Full HD TV for under £150. I just wanted a TV to replace my rubbish 20" tv from 6 years ago. The most it can be is 25" since it wouldn't fit otherwise. Can you give me a link and price too please, also a little review would be helpful. Thanks
Then could you tell me what the best is with no price limit?

A. you wont get a good full hd tv for under £150

http://www.bestbuy.co.uk/product/1000147250/samsung-b2230hd-215-lcd-full-hd-1080p-monitor-tv-web-exclusive.aspx

but a monitor which will need a hd freeview or feesat hd box to view the tv

there is heaps of rubbish NON-BRANDED HD-ready tv's for under £150 but i wouldnt touch them with a barge pole

http://www.bestbuy.co.uk/product/1000113432/isis-22-lcd-hd-ready-tv.aspx


the best 3 brands you can buy is panasonic, sony or samsung and for a full hd tv at 26inches or less
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LE22D450-22-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/B004S5ZUQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311883844&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL24EX320BU-Widescreen-Internet-Freeview/dp/B004S9DXL2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1311883844&sr=8-6

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX-L24E3B-24-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/B004U9DCT8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1311884029&sr=8-6

there is heaps more in amazon thats worth a look but that gives you a rough idea how much for a good full hd tv costs with some extra's

i know that the samsung is only £30 above your budget of £150 but the other tv's are more expensive but do have internet tv and built in freeview which might interest you


Best place to purchase a cheap lcd monitor?
Q. im wanting to throw my crt monitor in the trash and get a new 19in+ lcd monitor i would prefer a 20 but 19in is ok too.

so anyone know stores where i can get a 20in or 19in or larger under 150 dollars

A. First, please do not throw your old monitor in the trash. Here are suggestings for recycling it:
www.FreeCycle.org
Thousands of people in many cities across the world who make their discards available to others who may find them useful!
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Earthcare Recycling
Free Pickup of out of date and broken electronics and computers.
http://www.earthcarerecycling.com
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Electronic waste, electronics recycling
http://elmars.org/default.aspx
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You can get a decent LCD monitor for a good price at Fry's electronics, they have stores all over the country: http://www.frys.com





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HDTV or Full HD monitor?

Q. I have $340 I have been earning for a new TV. Yesterday I was bored so I decided to search for a good TV to buy, and as I was scrolling down the page I saw a 23" Full HD monitor that has anything from HDMI, VGA, DVI, Component and even a built in Tuner(I guess even more of a TV than a monitor). And from the time I have been earning money, I have been thinking of buying a Vizio 32" 720p HDTV. Now I am stuck on which one I want to buy. I want to buy the monitor for two reasons 1. Full HD 1080p, 2. Samsung Brand. And the TV the two reasons are 1. 32 inches, 2. May not be Full HD but it's still HD. Can someone give opinions one which one you would buy, or which one I should buy.

A. Keep in mind that you can not see the difference between 720P and 1080P in screen smaller than a 46". Also the only source of material for 1080P is the Blu Ray disc movies and some video games. TV HD program are in the 720P and some provider like disc network up convert the signal to 1080P. The top 2 name on TV or computer monitor are Panasonic and Samsung. They might be a bit more money but they will last long than the bargain brands you see in the market today. If you read yahoo questions you will notice that 95% of tv problems are from LCD/LED and 95% of those are off brands. Save more money and pay a little extra on quality and reliability. Look at the screen from an angle and see if the picture degrades, which you will find on off brands but not on a Panasonic or Samsung. Hope this will help you out.


Lcd full hd tv as pc monitor?
Q. I want to buy small 22 inch tv.Now is there big difference between my 19 inch monitor and tv?.Will my eyes burn if i sit 40 cm next to him?

A. There is very small difference. You should be fine, so long as it is a 1080p native display.





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Plasma or LCD monitor?

Q. I'm planning on buying a new tv monitor and i'm wonder which I should buy. I want a monitor that is best with PS3 HD gaming. Amount of money i will be paying for the monitor is around 2000dollars.

Thanks

A. If your wallet can handle it, then a Plasma monitor will be tons better than an LCD monitor. Plasma gives richer colors, and hardly ever gives you motion blur problems unlike LCD. The motion blur problem is reason enough why a plasma TV is perfect for gaming, which normally has a lot of fast moving action on-screen.


candlewax on lcd monitor?
Q. yes... this happened. i know. i had a candle on the balcony thingy on my desk above my monitor and it knocked over and spilled some candle wax on my lcd monitor. i tried wiping it off but it just smeared. the only thing that works it taking my fingernail and scraping it off but that would take forever. i tried using a very hot wash clotch and that worked a bit but there is still wax in the middle of my monitor that wont come off.

A. I truly hope there is no anti glare coating on the monitor. If there is, this will probably take it off. The only thing I have ever seen that will take wax off of glass is Carbon Tetrachloride (Dry Cleaning Fluid)





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LCD Monitors?

Q. Which is Better?

HP W2207 22" Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor
Display
Screen size 22"
Widescreen Yes
Maximum resolution 1680 x 1050
Brightness 300cd/m2
Contrast ratio 1000:1
Response time 5-millisecond
Viewing angle width (degrees) Info unavailable
Audio
Speakers included Yes
General features
DVI (Digital Video Interface) 1
Warranty Parts 12 Months
Warranty Labor 12 Months
Dimensions
Height 19.0 inches
Width 20.6 inches
Depth 11.4 inches
Weight 19.8 lbs.

Samsung 226BW 22-Inch Digital/Analog Widescreen LCD Monitor (Black)
Screen size 22"
Widescreen Yes
Maximum resolution 1680 x 1050
Brightness 300cd/m2
Contrast ratio 3000:1
Response time 2-millisecond
Viewing angle width (degrees) 160 horizontal/vertical
Audio
Speakers included No
General features
DVI (Digital Video Interface) 1
Warranty Parts 36 Months
Warranty Labor 36 Months
Dimensions
Height 16.6 i

A. The samsung is better. When looking at LCD monitors, the higher contrast ratio and the faster response time are both important factors. Samsung also has a good reputation for video products.


What's the hightest viewing angle for LCD monitors?
Q. What's the highest viewing angle for LCD monitors?
Also, is there any LCD monitors that could be viewed from any angle like a normal TV screen?

A. The first question can be answered by looking at the specs of the LCD your interested in. To answer the 2nd question - LCD, no... Plasma, yes





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Best monitor under $300?

Q. I'm looking to buy a decent monitor (19" or lrgr) with a budget of $300 max. I would prefer a monitor that's ideal for video playing. I'm not a gamer, so that's not a priority. Any help or feedback would be helpful. Thanks!!!

A. SOYO 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor DYLM24D6

Here's an excellent review about it:

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid=1

Bought mine from OfficeMax.com for $299. It's currently $399 but they go on sale about every two weeks.

I've had mine for over 2 months and I am happy with it. It doesn't have the best aesthetics (shell not as pretty as Sony, Samsung, Dell, Gateway LCD monitors we have at work) but the LCD panel is just as good as the higher end ones. I think the SOYO is better than the digital Samsung and Dell panels I use at work. Much more brighter.

As with all things, look past the logos and labels and focus on the specifications and materials.

Also, I've hooked up my Xbox 360 to it (VGA connector) and it works really nice...great color and contrast.

Best value for your $300 if you can get one locally or off the Net.

If I weren't going to to have to explain the purchase of a Playstation 3, I would spend that extra money on a Gateway 24 LCD (more inputs) but, then, you're talking about a monitor that'll be double what the SOYO is with the same display specs.


What is the best LCD tv for under $300?
Q. I'm looking for a 24" or higher lcd tv for my room. It needs to have vga or pc capability so I can use it as a monitor.

I have seen a refurbished Toshiba 26" for $270 and I think it seems like a good deal.. Are there any better options?

Thanks

A. you can consider buying Toshiba 26C100U 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038JED6C?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0038JED6C





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