Playstation 3 on LCD Monitors?

Q. does anyone have a FULL tutorial on how i can hook my PS3 to a LCD Monitor?

what do i need? the EXACT type of cables so i know what to purchase.HDMI cables and adapters? i read and watched some tutorials from random people and i get confused because they included alternative solutions. i jus need ONE solution please

also for the speakers, what exact cables or adapters do i need in order to hook up the speakers to the LCD monitor?

thank you
i have a ASUS monitor and it does support HDMI and HDCP. so i assume i jus need a HDMI cable?

i heard the built in speakers are as great so people suggest using PC speakers. what kind of cable do i need to hook the speakers?

A. The problem is that there is no one solution, it depends on several factors. For example, if your LCD monitor has an HDMI port and speakers built into it, then you should only need an HDMI cable to get both video and audio.

Warning: check your LCD monitor supports HDCP before getting anything, the PS3 system requires that its display supports this.

But, lets say your LCD monitor has VGA and DVI, but no HDMI, and no speakers, so you want to output the sound to a nearby stereo, then you will need either an HDMI to DVI cable, or an HDMI cable and an HDMI to DVI adapter, then for the sound you will need a PS1/PS2/PS3 AV multi cable (for most countries, this is the cable they supply), which you can then connect to the stereo via RCA (This is the most common method, but there are other ways too).

To be sure what solution you require, you will need to supply the models of your LCD monitor and if applicable, any sound hardware (like a stereo) you plan to use.

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No voice in my new LCD monitor...(PLEASE HELP)?

Q. Hi,
I bought LCD monitor for my computer, but when I try to use the msn messanger or camera to record my voice, I can't hear anything. Does the monitor have a mic. like the old crt monitors? Anybody can help???

A. Some lcd monitors have speakers, but I'm not aware of any with mics. Easiest way to know is if you plugged in a mic connector or speaker connector from your monitor to your computer. If not, then no.

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Any way to make 120hz Monitor on Laptop?

Q. I bought the 120hz Monitor for 3D Gaming,
But i have a problem to connect the Monitor to Laptop.
i have alianware that i bought years ago so i dont have system problem(window vista).
Only Connect my laptop has HDMI and VGA Connection.
I can put on 60hz to make it working.
If i put on higher than 60hz, it doesn't work at all.
I try many different way to make it work but...
there is any way to make it work?

A. Probably because the laptop graphics chip does not support its 120Hz from the laptop, Use a higher end PC if you want to use the monitor at 120Hz. It's not needed anyhow. most LCD's run games perfectly at 60-70 Hz.

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on a hdtv 1080p what the difference between 120hz vs. 60hz?

Q.

A. - Top brands: Panasonic (Plasma) and Samsung (LED). (Plasma > LED > LCD). (LCD is going to be discontinued. A LCD tv uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps/CCFL. A LED tv is a LCD tv, but with white or red, green, blue LEDs on the edge of the screen or a full array on the back of the screen).
= Plasma has best picture and audio quality (best response times, best viewing angle, best color quality, less/no motion blur for crisp/clear images). Newer Plasmas have improved their burn issues by using pixel shifting/scrolling. LCD/LED is best for bright rooms and have most light coming off the screen (Plasmas are not great for bright rooms, but do great for dim or dark rooms). Newer Plasmas use less energy consumption and they are cheap to buy.

- I recommend 1920x1080p for movies, computer monitor/display, some tv shows, and some game console games and I recommend 1920x720p for some tv shows and some game console games. I recommend 40+ inches for movies and/or tv shows and 20-30 inches for computer monitor and 30-40 inches for game console games.
- FPS (frames per second): Every video consists of a number of frames per second, think of a video as a fast moving flip book. NTSC countries use 60i or 30i FPS (newer stations use 30p or 60p FPS) for tv shows. PAL/SECAM countries use 50i or 25i FPS (newer stations use 25p or 50p FPS) for tv shows. Movies use 24p/25p FPS (first movie to use 48p was LOTR: The Hobbit). Games use anywhere to 2 to 120 FPS (older games use lower FPS while newer games use higher FPS).
- TV refresh rate (measured in hz): Example, A tv with a refresh rate of 120 hz means it refreshes/flashes the entire screen 120 times a second.

- How do LED or LCD tv refresh rates work with the FPS of a video? (I recommend real/true 240hz refresh rate, some tv advertising may fool you by listing the fake interpolation or fake backlight scanning/dimming refresh rates).
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_interpolation (Names of the new technologies for newer tv's at the link): Motion Interpolation or Motion Compensated Frame Interpolation (MCFI), is a form of video processing in which new fake frames are generated between existing ones to up the FPS of a video to reduce motion blur and/or for judder removal/judder adjustment. MCFI video processing may cause gamer input lag and/or artifacts such as the soap opera effect (may ruin the look of a video).
- Many tv's allow viewers to turn motion interpolation (MCFI) off. The tv repeats the frames a certain number of times to match the tv's refresh rate. Example; To display 24 frames per second on a tv with a 120 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 5 times every 24th of a second.
- But what happens if the FPS of a video does not match the refresh rate of the tv? Then you get a pulldown, a pulldown is what causes a jittery screen (aka judder) because the tv repeats the odd frames a different amount of times the tv repeats the even frames. Example; A 3:2 pulldown is post popular because it is needed to match a 24 fps video with a 60hz refresh rate tv, odd frames are repeated 3 times (12x3=36) and even frames are repeated 2 times (12x2=24) and 36+24=60 FPS for a 60hz refresh rate tv.

How does Plasma tv refresh rates work with the FPS of a video?
- It will take each pixel in a frame and and repeat it a number of times based on the number of sub-field drives (SFD) the tv has with it's refresh rate. Example 1; (NTSC countries) 600hz sub-field drive/motion tv means 60hz FPS x 10 sub-fields per frame = 600hz refresh rate. Example 2; (PAL/SECAM countries) 600hz sub-field drive/motion tv means 50hz FPS x 12 sub-fields per frame = 600hz refresh rate.
- What is focused-field drive (FFD) on Neo-Plasmas? (Light switching speed = better colors and less motion blur) 2500hz focused field drive means sub-fields are virtually packed into 1/2500th of a second as a sharp impluse, creating crisp motion images even in very very fast moving images (FFD is defined as a inverse of light emission period t. 1/t = 1/0.4ms = 2,500 FFD). Regular sub-feild drives like 50 FPS x 12 sub-fields = 600 hz, light emission spreads as wide as 1 field time (1/60th sec) maximum which results in blurry images for very very fast moving images.
- Refresh rates on Plasmas work similar to LED/LCD tv's. These settings are usually automatic, but you can change them in the advanced picture settings, Example 1; 2D 24p FPS mode and choose refresh rates of 48hz/96hz or 30hz/60hz with pulldown (might use interpolation frames for pulldowns), Example 2; 3D mode and choose refresh rates of 96hz for 24 FPS or 100hz for 50 FPS or 120hz for 60 or 24 fps.ect Of course it has gamer mode or many other adjustments.

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good monitor for accurate digital photography color management?

Q. just what it says. I am only into photography a year or so but am starting to be good enough to worry color management. Any suggestions for a reasonably priced monitor? Also I use Adobe elements 5 for editing and filing. Thanks

A. I agree that CRT monitors are better in color than any LCD monitor. If you must have CRT monitors, look for an "aperture grille" CRT instead of the cheaper "shadow mask" CRTs. Unfortunately these are not in production anymore in favor of LCDs and you'll be having a hard time to look for one.

The last time I check, I think Iiyama still have aperture grille CRTs listed on their website, but the prices are pretty expensive.

If LCD is your only options, you can look for higher end LCDs that uses S-IPS panel. These are regarded as the best type of LCDs - although S-PVA and P-MVA panels are catching up pretty quickly. Stay away from the cheaper TN panel because it produces inferior color and viewing angle.

I myself using a Dell 2407FPW - which uses a S-PVA and I find it pretty pleasing. The bigger brother 3007FPW however uses a S-IPS panel. As far as I'm concern, I think the Apple Cinema Display also uses S-IPS panel.

I hope this helps.

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can the canon rebel xti take picture from the lcd monitor?

Q. im planning to buy it but im not sure....
oh cause i read in this one review that he "Would like to be able to take photos from the LCD display and have a forced flash"

A. No professional photographer I know of (and I am a working professional) would want to use the so called live view feature except for close-up photography using a tripod, and even under those conditions, using the LCD monitor to view is not any kind of a necessity.
In bright light it is almost impossible to see an image on an LCD monitor. If you will be doing primarily close-up indoor photography using a tripod, you might like the live view feature. Otherwise don't let it be a factor when selecting your camera. It is one of those relatively useless features that make for good advertising and a higher price, but really don't add much to the camera's flexibilities. And just a word to the wise... never buy a digital camera (even a simple point and shoot) that does not have some kind of a peep sight. Without a peep sight, you won't see most pictures you will take until after you have taken them.

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The Best Samsung Monitor 2010?

Q. Ok im going to be buying a monitor in the next few days i have narrowed it down to 3 and im definitely going with a Samsung. Im tore between the:

SM2233RZ - http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/pc-peripherals/monitors/gaming/LS22CMFKFV/EN/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&returnurl=

T220HD - http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/pc-peripherals/monitors/digital-tv-monitor/LS22TDDSUV/EN/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&returnurl=

and

P2270 - http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/pc-peripherals/monitors/design/LS22EFHKFU/EN/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&returnurl=

All seem like good monitors, could you please explain reasons for your recommendation and also if possible explain which monitor will display brighter, colorful, vivid etc images. im not too clued up on lcd monitor jargon) Many thanks in advance
Is the 2233hd the same as the sm2233rz ie has 120hz with the addition of a tv tuner in the 2233hd?

A. SM2233RZ - is the better one since it's got a 120Hz refresh rate compared to 60Hz of the other 2. Although it's not a true 120Hz it's actually 2x60Hz (splits the image in two) so who knows if you'll notice anything! Other than that they are all good monitors, you can't go wrong with any one of them, I have a 2333HD monitor and I can't be happier with it.

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Are there large LCD monitors that would automatically display a PowerPoint presentation?

Q. I need to display a PowerPoint presentation automatically in a very large LCD with the file saved in some kind of memory disc/stick, meaning no computer involved.

A. As far as I know, no LCD monitor supports PowerPoint presentation directly. However, you may have other solutions: converting PowerPoint presentation to video or DVD
Here are 3 methods to convert presntation to video or burn presentation to DVD:

Method A (Free):
1. Save your PowerPoint slides as images like jpg or png in Mirosoft PowerPoint
2. Import these pictures into Windows Movie Maker and make a video.
3. Make a DVD from the output video using Windows DVD Maker (only available for Windows 7 or Vista)

Method B (Free):
1. If you are using PowerPoint 2010, create a wmv video in PowerPoint.
2. Make a DVD from the output video using Windows DVD Maker (only available for Windows 7 or Vista)

Method C (Easy):
Burn a PowerPoint presentation onto DVD or convert a presentation to video directly with a converter like
Leawo PowerPoint to DVD
http://www.leawo.com/powerpoint-to-dvd/
Moyea PPT to DVD Burner Pro
http://www.dvd-ppt-slideshow.com/ppt_to_dvd/

Notice: All your PowerPoint original elements like animations, transitions, video clips and sounds will be removed when you save your powerpoint slides as images using Method A. If you want to preserved all the elements mentioned above, it is recommended to use Method B or C.

After conversion, you can directly play the output video presentation or DVD presentation.

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Do USB Arms work on Desktop Computers?

Q. I was thinking of getting a new video camera, but was wondering if the USB arm on it would work on a desktop computer, or only on laptops?

A. USB arm? USB connectors are standard. Arms aren't but if you're concerned about the large clip, it will work on desktop LCD monitors.

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What has been developed to make monitors more ergonomically correct?

Q. I have a project on ergonomics and my topoic is CRT monitors vs LCD!

PLZZZ HELP!!!!

A. Monitor Arms
http://www.ergostoreonline.com/crt_arms.html

Monitor Stands
http://www.ergonomictimes.com/product/B000A2AHUG/All/201///KensingtonK60089MonitorStandPluswithSmartFitSystem

Anti-Glare Screens
http://www.kareproducts.com/goodybye-glare-screen-economy-p-1106.html?osCsid=38a0b4131553354f29326a24c4c8a438

In-line Document Holders
http://www.vu-ryte.com/index.htm

regards,
Philip T

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Monitor Color Calibration?

Q. what type of monitor color calibration do you use, or do you just leave it alone?

A. I use the Spyder3 Elite. http://spyder.datacolor.com/product-mc-s3elite.php It has good reviews and the price is decent. It does monitors (both CRT & LCD), laptops, and projectors.

Every now and then the question "why doesn't an image look the same when I put it on a friends monitor?" or "when I had photos printed, they don't look like they do on my computer" appears on Y!A...the answer is always monitor calibration.

Some key tips on calibration:
1) have the monitor on and in use for at least 30 minutes
2) avoid direct light on the screen when calibrating (can you see any light reflecting on the screen?) I turn off overhead lights and shut the shades on the windows.

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Enquiry about purchase of Monitor Inverter_Consultation needed?

Q. Hi all,

Currently I have experienced a number of '''monitor-error issues''' from my Toshiba laptop, of which the monitor backlight '''appearance is very blur, faded, and sometimes, discoloured'''. I wonder whether the primary problem lies either at the Monitor Inverter or at the monitor itself. As I want to try to get a displacement of the Monitor Inverter first rather than the more expensive TFT monitor, I'm about to order one at '''batterysupport.com'''.


So this is my doubt: '''is there any one here having experienced such a monitor-error relating issue like mine before?''' if yes, '''how have you been dealing with it?''' I can get the order online straightaway from batterysupport.com, but to the best of my knowledge, '''this company is based in China''' (maybe it's a Chinese company itself) which in turn gives me a second thought about making purchase from the site. Hence, I write here seeking more information regarding to the issue. Thanks in advance.

A. Flat panel monitors consist of two major layers. The LCD screen that lets light through, and the light behind the screen. Older laptops used primarily CCFL (Code Cathode Florescent Lighting) while newer monitors use LED based light.

If you've every seen an overhead florescent tube flickering, that's the same sort of problem your laptop can encounter if the inverter is failing.

Make sure you have an installation plan ready. Getting to the inverter in a laptop involves some major disassembly involving dozens of tiny screws and many tiny, fragile electrical connectors. Working on laptops is significantly more complex than desktops. Inverters are normally intended to be replaced, so you'll also need a soldering iron to remove the old component and install the new.

I'd try this for a fairly recent, gaming level laptop. For an older web browsing notebook, I'd look at buying an entirely new PC instead.

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Having dual monitor (LCD & CRT) Can cause serious eye strain?

Q. I have a dual monitor setup and lately, I've noticed that my left eye always itch. My main screen (the one infront of me) is a LCD screen, and my secondary screen is a CRT (which is located to the left of my main monitor)..

Do you think theres a connection between them?

I'm thinking there is, because my CRT screen is always on, and my eyes are not really focused on that screen...

Maybe if i have 3 screen and the one in the middle is my main screen, I wouldnt have this problem because the lighting (of the monitor is balanced)... I dont know.. help me out here... o.O

A. CVS, or computer vision syndrome is a growing problem, even with the best monitors. It could be what is causing your strain. If you can, get a pair of computer glasses with an anitreflective coating, and possibly a mild yellow tint, as yellow seems to help reduce the strain caused by this. That is what I put my patients in when they need computer help.

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Computer monitor eye strain?

Q. Background: I have a problem with the muscles in my eyes. An eye will wander if the muscles get fatigued. I do eye pushups to help this condition. I get eye strain when using a computer. It's not the typical eye strain that people talk about and is not cured by taking breaks, blinking, adjusting brightness and glare, etc. It's caused by barely perceived "flicker" on the screen.

My 23" LCD monitor has a default "refresh" setting of 60hz. At this setting I can barely look at the screen because I can "see" flicker (but others don't see it). I reset my refresh to 75hz and this helps, but I still get fatigue quickly. The way my computer works is that at the highest screen resolution setting (1680x1050) the refresh can only be set to 60hz. I currently have it at 1152x854 @75hz This is the highest setting I can get for the better refresh but this is not ideal because everything is stretched horizontally.

Here's my question: :
I'm looking for either more optimal computer/monitor settings to alleviate the eye strain, or a suggestion for a better monitor that allows the highest refresh AND resolution setting to allow comfortable use of the computer. Has anyone with a similar eye muscle problem found a solution?

A. You need as high a refresh rate as you can get. Also get a monitor which is reasonably large but doesn't get you to move your eyes too much which a very large monitor will. Personally I think 23 inches could be too large but it depends a bit on how you are using it. Get anytihng off your monitor which moves on a regular basis as that tires the muscles.

I do get this with teh muscles of one eye if they get tired and the optician has put a prism in my glasses which helps relieve it, but I don't know if its the same thing you have. You're right that the typical eye strain isn't cured by this , however as a muscle thing taking breaks does help as it gives teh muscles chance to recover. i use a weighted bag for yoga relaxation over my eyes as well in breaks as I find it helps ease out the muscles.

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How can i make my screen smaller? i.e shrink what i can see.?

Q. what i mean is how can i make the actually size of the picture displayed smaller?
With old monitors you could resize with knobs etc so that the picture didn't take up all of the screen., but is there a tool or anything that can do it on an lcd screen.
i ask because i have a 15 inch monitor placed vertically inside a mame cocktail cabinet and it's a bit hard to see whats going on in the corners of the screen, id like to be able to resize a full screendos mame window from within windows just a little smaller so you can see the edges.
i am running windows xp.
otherwise i think i need a slightly smaller monitor, which seems like an expense for something so simple.
hope someone understands and can help.
No i'm afraid you've misunderstood. thanks though.
how do i respond to dom below???

A. Right-click on a blank part on your main Windows desktop area, select "Properties". Click on the "Settings" tab. You'll see a slider that you can move left or right. You can move this slider left or right accordingly, then "Apply" and "OK". You may be asked if you want to make the changes without restarting..
I usually choose this option, as I can see right-away how things will look, also, if for some reason your monitor and/or graphics card can't handle this setting, you may see a corrupt screen display... if this happens, don't panic and don't touch anything as in about 10 seconds, the settings will automatically return to it's previous selection.

If however you like how the new changes look, then choose to "Yes, keep this setting" before the timer-countdown reaches 0.

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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

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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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Turning my LCD monitor into a TV?

Q. How can I turn my HPw1907 PC Monitor into a tv?
http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/hp-w1907/4505-3174_7-32399889.html?tag=rnav
The only ports available are a DVI and a VGA port.
No cable box, only a digital converter box, since this tv will be in the kitchen. Just got a laptop and don't want to throw away/keep a monitor for no reason. thanks

A. Digital converter boxes will NOT work. They are designed to convert the digital TV signals that are being broadcast nowadays back to analog to allow old analog low-definition boob-tube TVs to watch today's digital programming.

Your HP W1907 has no analog low-definition boob-tube TV inputs like composite or S-video, so it will not work with a digital converter box.

What your HP W1907 will work with is a digital HD cable box, because that monitor is HDCP-compliant. A digital HD cable box will have either a DVI or HDMI output, and can be connected directly to an HDCP-compliant monitor using a cable with the appropriate HDMI or DVI ends.

You want to use your HP W1907 as a TV, the best way is to get a digital HD cable box from your local cable TV service provider-- Unlike standalone TV tuners which cannot tune into encrypted pay HD channels, a digital HD cable box will allow you to watch HDCP-encrypted pay HD channels on your monitor.

Hope this helps.

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Will an LCD monitor purchased in Canada/USA work overseas? Is the PAL vs NTSC argument relevent?

Q. I purchased an Acer LCD monitor from Canada (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10075933&catid=) and am wondering if it will work if I take it overseas. From my understanding, the displays there are completely different (NTSC vs PAL). As far as voltage goes, the monitor says its able to handle 220volts so that shouldnt be an issue. Any help would be much appreciated

A. NTSC and PAL is only relevant to broadcast TV signals. Monitors use VGA standard and it's nearly the same worldwide... the only difference is the compensatory magnets for northern/southern hemisphere... for CRT only.

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monitor or TV HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP?

Q. for the 360 I want to play games and watch DVD's Im not asking ps3 or 360. its this montior I want. how good is it for gamin and DVDs plus I'm using an HDMI.


<http://www.walmart.com/Hp-23-Widescreen-Lcd-Monitor/ip/10975618>

A. That monitor will work just fine with the XBox360. It's overkill, actually, since the XBox360 doesn't do anything that will take full advantage of HDCP/HDMI anyway.

(The only thing that needed HDCP on the XBox360 is for playing back HD-DVDs, but nobody is doing that anymore since Blu-Ray won the format war, and the XBox360 can't play Blu-Ray discs.).

Personally, I'd rather just use the XBox360 on a big-screen TV, or if you don't have the money for a big-screen TV, just play it on an old VGA monitor using the XBox HDAV VGA cable. Since most XBox360 games are coded to run at 720p resolutions (not 1080p), VGA is more than adequate for XBox360 game play or regular standard-def DVD playback.

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Need help on buying 21" LCD Monitor?

Q. I need a good 21" LCD monitor (or 22" or 23"). My budget is near Rs. 10,000 (around $200).

My requirements are:
1020p (which supports 1920 x 1080 pixels)
5ms response maximum (not G-T-G)
1000:1 typical contrast ratio (atleast 10,000:1 dynamic)
DVI

Can spend extra 50$ if it is a good deal. I don't really need to use it as TV or having HDMI, USB, webcam, speaker, mic, etc. because those things matters in price too. Need a good monitor having value for money.

I need exact model number not company names.

A. ViewSonic VX2233wm Black 21.5"

Acer X233Hbid Black (23 inch)

Acer H213H bmid Black 21.5" <= This is a good buy

Acer X213Hbid 21.5" 5ms

AOC 2330V (23 inch)

ASUS VH226H <= good buy

ASUS VH222H Black 21.5"

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Will this lcd monitor work with my 7 year old computer?

Q. Hi I'm planning to buy this 20 inch Acer monitor at Best Buy tomorrow since its on sale for $99 which is a great deal, but I was wondering if this monitor will even work with my 7 year old emachines desktop that has an Intel graphics cars of 64MB a pretty sh*tt* graphics card I know but will it work or does the monitor have nothing to do with the graphics card?

Also the current monitor I have is a 17 inch emachines CRT monitor that is killing my eyes

Link of lcd monitor I plan to buy: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009256
Will it work if my computer has a DVI port on the back of my tower

A. Yes, your computer and that monitor will work together just fine. The monitor comes with both a D-Sub (VGA) & DVI connector to allow either hookup, so as long as you have either a VGA or DVI video port on your computer you will be able to hook it up and use it without problem.

The only possible limitation is that your current video card may not be able to run the new monitor at the recommended resolution of 1600x900, but you can certainly still run it at a lower resolution that your video card does support and it won't be a problem.

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What LCD monitor would you recommend for me?

Q. Any brand is fine, but I would like to have one with a 2ms response time (since I'll be gaming), at least a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a resolution of 1680 x 1050 (or one that you recommend), at least 20" and be around $200 (or no more than $250) please.

Just let me know if you have any suggestions, thanks!

A. I have the superexpensive $500 to $600 24" Dell Ultrasharp LCD sitting on my desk at work that has the adjustable sturdy stand and USBs. Our Agency tends to overkill bec we soon will all workers will be also getting new Dell Latitude Notebook PCs with docking stations as well.

At home I went out & bought a 22" Dell LCD monitor for my new Dell XPS Studio XMT 435 that 6GB DDR3 memory and a 512MB ATI video card and surprisingly the pic is even clearer and better than at my pic at work...implying that a good LCD monitor also needs a good video card.

Bottomline, what I like about the Dell LCD monitors is their sturdier stand but we also have other Dell/Sony desktop PCs at home and recently bought a highly rated 22" LG Flatron LCD on sale at Best Buy from $289 to $189 plus tax. FYI there are so many LCD monitors on the market and the prices for 22" LCD monitors are very competitive that soon it will be like 1080p HDTVs <= we now have 2 and personally I wouldn't recommend going overboard bec technology is rapidly coming out with new models.

Hope the Above Info Helps!

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Sites doing professional review for 24" lcd monitor?

Q. Any good sites that give reviews on the latest 24" lcd monitor?

A. http://www.cnet.com does reviews on everything electronic. they have editor as well as purchaser reviews. a site to be trusted.

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Getting an HD monitor for my games anything I should know?

Q. Alright finally going to look into getting a led back-light or a normal lcd monitor for my gaming pc felt like I wasting my hd video card with a basic gateway monitor. Well more correctly a friend asked me if I wanted one and which one

Anything I should avoid getting and anything I should look out for. Basically they will be getting it from mcriocenter and looking at something like this

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0360134

I am not sure if such things are good for gaming or such have ati hd 5850 graphics card.

Sorry for any errors or typos. and thanks ahead of time.
So need one with hdmi or dvi?
Would something like this better apart form the built in speakers.

A. I have a samsung monitor myself (also a 24") and it's a great monitor. Samsung is a very good brand in my opinion.Reading expert reviews would always be a good thing, but you would have to find those. Try to find some user-experiances also.

One thing to think about is what to do if the monitor is defect like having dead pixels (often some dead pixels are called acceptable, but if i would see a visible dead pixel on my new monitor i'd be very disappointed) Luckily the 2 lcd-monitors i ever bought (a philips and a samsung) had no dead pixels whatsoever and were of exelent build quality. I stopped using the philips monitor because it was only a 3:4 19" but it's still working, and my samsung is already working for years without any problem. Bad luck can always strike though so it makes sense to way your options in advance, just in case there are visible dead pixels or other problems.

There are a lot of technical details you might want to pay attention to like viewing-angle (especially important if you plan not to sit straight for your monitor) , ghosting (probably non-existant in your monitor would be my guess), contrast-ratio (the strength of the picture in a bright room) powerconsumption (27 watt and 0.3 standby is pretty neat) etc. but since the samsung is about the cheapest 24" monitor on the site and it's a samsung with also some good specs, and is also led backlit monitor, my first impression is that it's a good choice.

The 24" size is a very nice size for on a desk. My monitor still uses the older 16:10 aspect ratio (samsung syncmaster T240) Your monitor might look a bit smaller because of it's (new) 16:9 aspect ratio. Of course you want a full HD monitor which this monitor is. For gaming you probly would use a bit lower resolution and if you are not a complete gaming-nerd that only wants the best of the best im pretty sure you won't be able to find anything wrong with the pictures it wil produce. Although 1920 x 1200 (this is a 16:10 resolution) is the maximum and also recommended resolution for my monitor i run windows in a 1280 x 800 resolution which gives nice big letters but also leaves a lot of space.

The site doesn't say what and how many inputs the monitor has. I think it has no hdmi connector though (a pitty i think, but not directly a reason not to buy the monitor), but it does have an dvi-d or dvdi-i (dual-link) connector (i can see the connector on the pic of the rear of the monitor, together with a d-sub connector, ) . This is strange because the specs on the samsung site only mention d-sub in (vga) and composite video (i think this is a mistake) in: http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS24A350HS/ZA-specs
I think though it's safe to asume there is a digital dvi in (would be pretty weird if there was no digital input at all) and that should be enough although an additional hdmi in (like on my monitor) would have been better. DVI-d or DVI-i can carry the hdmi signal but without sound .This may lead to some more cable-clutter and the need to buy a hdmi to dvi adapter, and maybe an adapter that splits audio from a hmdmi signal, for example.

The lack of a hdmi input may be a very big nuisance if you want to connect several hdmi-devices to your monitor because for instance if you'd have a hdmi tv-tuner with just hdmi out and want to hook it up to your monitor you can only hear the sound if you find an adapter that splits the sound from the signal. I think though that all connection problems are solvable but it would be a hell of a lot easier when there was a hdmi in. The reason for omitting hdmi in wil be the price i think and if you just use the monitor as a simple computer-monitor for a computer with dvi-out and not want to connect a lot of extra devices there should be no problem at all. However it might be worthwhile to look for a monitor with hdmi in and to think ahead very carefully on what connections you want to make especially relating to the fact that hdmi carries sound and dvi doesn't. My monitor for example does have hdmi-in and no speakers but audio out allowing me to hook up my own speakers to the monitor to hear the sound that comes through the hdmi cable. Again: in a simple setup using dvi might be no problem but the lack of hdmi-in can become awkward in some situations.

Notes: you can use the d-sub connector to connect a computer with dvi-i out (not dvi-d but most videocards have dvi-i) using a dvi-i to d-sub (vga) cable or adapter leaving the dvi connector to connect another device like a hdmi-device but without sound:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=244973&CatId=467
(vga may sound old but has about the same picture-quality as dvi or hdmi, especially over a short distance) Hdmi lends itself very wel for switching (using a switch box) and should be the preferred way of making your connections.

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Widescreen LCD monitor questions?

Q. People look fatter when I view them from my widescreen LCD monitor. Is there a way to make it look normal? Also, what is Hz? Mine is set to 75Hz. There's 60, 70, and 75. What's that?

Thanks!

A. The reason people look fatter is because your display adapter is in a non widescreen resolution.

The resolution of your display is specified in pixels width * height. Non widescreen monitors use a ration of 4:3 between width and height whereas widescreen monitors use a ratio of 16:9. When the wide screen monitor tries to display the 4:3 image it stretches it sideways to fit the 16:9 screen hence the people look fat.

Chances are your current display settings are 4:3 which will be someting like 1024x768 or 1280x960.

You can change this to a widescreen setting in Windows.

Right click on an unused area of your desktop and select properties from the pop up menu.

This will bring up the display properties panel, go to the settings panel and use the screen resolution slider to select a resolution where the ratio between width and height is 16:9 e.g 1280x1024 would be a good starting point .

Click the apply button then click OK in the dialog box which pops up on the screen.

The Hz setting is the refresh rate of the monitor, this is how many times it redraws the screen in a second. So 60 Hz = 60 refreshes per second while 70 Hz = 70 refreshes per second. Higher settings give less flicker, however you may find that it is fine at 60Hz.

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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.

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is SAMSUNG LCD MONITOR really good?

Q. i want to know, is BW1931+(19") nice choice?

A. "Samsung" LCD Monitors are Quality brand everybody knows that....

Durability is one of the reasons why do people
trust this company...Tho!!

Actually my family owned several "Samsung" T.V. for so many years now still don't have any problem with it...

Just giving you small thoughs of Durability is...

"Samsung 940 BW" with 4Ms response time is one of the best "LCD" monitors in the market today....

But if you are into "Gaming and Video" get a faster Response time you could find such as 2 Ms..

Just to prevent Ghosting and Blurring.....

I could recomend another brand that is also good despite of it's price also has the same Specs with the branded ones...

"View Sonic" great reviews on this product also proven Quality....

It was my 2nd choice when I get my "Samsung 940 BW" 19" LCD monitor...

Don't have any problem with it until now ...

Hope this gives you a little Info...

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I want to buy an lcd monitor?

Q. Id like to buy a lcd monitor, But im looking for something cheap and good with around 5ms or something relly good for gaming. I live in the GTA. Hope you can help me :)

A. I have a 96 inch LCD at 12800 x 8000, LED backlit, .00001 ms response time, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 8000 nit brightness.. Oh, it helps that I'm a developer at Sony....I get all the good stuff.

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

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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.

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How do you clean an LCD monitor? I have screen cleaner but it's only making more streaks on the monitor.?

Q.

A. Here are some ideas to look at:

Soft cloth, anti-static cloth, water, specialized screen cleaner, microfiber cleaning cloths

Technique:

1. Conventional wisdom is that you should only clean a screen with a damp cloth, as many screens have an anti-glare coating that you risk damaging if you use a harsh household cleaner. Even traditional window cleaners can damage some coatings and screens, especially on laptop computers. Always check your manual.

2. Screen wipes are also available which are also great for the keyboard and general cleaning. Wipe your screen first, then the keyboard, mouse, and casing. Stop your computer from getting dirty in the first place by having them handy to wipe the grease off your fingers after eating junk food.

3. If you are using just a damp cloth to wipe the screen, be sure to dry it off as well to prevent streaking.

4. When cleaning the monitor casing use a soft cloth with your cleaning fluid. Always spray onto the cloth, not the equipment!

5. Antistatic sprays and other specialty cleaning chemicals are very common, and are formulated so they will not cause damage to even the most sensitive screens. Their effectiveness is questioned by some, but others swear by them. The theory is that as the product cleans it leaves a neutral charge, whereas a positive or negative charge will attract dust. The effectiveness is likely more a result of environment, but considering the insignificant cost it is probably worth it.

My favorite is using a good microfiber cloth slightly damp on one side and polishing clean with the dry side, I really never use chemical. The microfiber cloths are really great that way.

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Where to buy LG monitor STAND?

Q. I got a LG monitor but it cant tilt. I want a stand that will let me tilt the monitor. Where can i go to buy something like this. this is my monitor
LG W2243T-PF Black 21.5" 5ms GTG Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 30000:1 w/ HDCP Support

A. http://www.shopbot.com.au/lcd-monitor-stand/price/australia/453702

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LCD monitor...?

Q. �Output Interface�
Pixel Pitch: 0.2916 mm
Resolution: 1,400*1,050/SXGA+
....................Display Color: 16.2 M
Brightness: 330 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 650:1
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle (Horizontal): 160°
Viewing Angle (Vertical): 140°
Scan Rate (Horizontal): 30 kHz ~ 82 kHz
Scan Rate (Vertical): 56 Hz ~ 76 Hz
Display Area: 408 mm x 306 mm
Response time: 8 ms
Dimensions�
Control Interface�467 mm (W) x 421 mm (H) x 224 mm (D)
Digital Interface: DVI
Analog Interface: D-Sub
Power Source: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Weight: 5.6 kg�Including Stand�
Tilt Angle:0° ~ 20°
Speaker: 2.5W x 2
Wall Mount: VESA Standard
Power Consumption: 55 W (max)
Power Saving State: 1 W (max)
Function: Kensington (Anti-theft Lock)
Color: Silver-Black



is a LCD monitor with those specification details worth $270.40 Australian dollars / $221.46 American Dollars? I live in australia

A. Is it 20"? The spec is not bad. Rule of thumb when to purchase a new LCD monitor: Contrast ratio should be high, the higher the better (i.e: 1000:1 is way better than 500:1), the lesser the response time is always better (will have smoother graphics when you are watching or playing game), the higher the brightness is also better, and the option to have both analog and digital input is always nice to have and last, the viewing angle, more angle is better if you are looking at bigger screen size. Overall the specs is good. I think it is pretty good buy if it is 20" screen size.

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Best LCD computer monitor for under $250?

Q. What is the best 19-22" LCD monitor for less than $250 ?

A. Hanns G 22" is good. I just got one, and I like it a lot. It was about $250.

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LCD Monitor?

Q. ok.. so im a complete noob about this stuff.. and am planning to buy a widescreen 19" lcd monitor .. which is the best ? price range b/w $200-250
and i dont know what is contrast ratio,refresh rate,response time ..etc .. so please explain
and i dont know what is contrast ratio,refresh rate,response time ..etc .. so please explain
im gonna use it for watching movies nd browsing..

A. get a 19 samsung.

contrast is like how bright it can go.

respond rate you dont have to worry unless you play games. 5 sec and under works great.

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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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LCD monitor...?

Q. �Output Interface�
Pixel Pitch: 0.2916 mm
Resolution: 1,400*1,050/SXGA+
....................Display Color: 16.2 M
Brightness: 330 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 650:1
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle (Horizontal): 160°
Viewing Angle (Vertical): 140°
Scan Rate (Horizontal): 30 kHz ~ 82 kHz
Scan Rate (Vertical): 56 Hz ~ 76 Hz
Display Area: 408 mm x 306 mm
Response time: 8 ms
Dimensions�
Control Interface�467 mm (W) x 421 mm (H) x 224 mm (D)
Digital Interface: DVI
Analog Interface: D-Sub
Power Source: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Weight: 5.6 kg�Including Stand�
Tilt Angle:0° ~ 20°
Speaker: 2.5W x 2
Wall Mount: VESA Standard
Power Consumption: 55 W (max)
Power Saving State: 1 W (max)
Function: Kensington (Anti-theft Lock)
Color: Silver-Black



is a LCD monitor with those specification details worth $270.40 Australian dollars / $221.46 American Dollars? I live in australia

A. Is it 20"? The spec is not bad. Rule of thumb when to purchase a new LCD monitor: Contrast ratio should be high, the higher the better (i.e: 1000:1 is way better than 500:1), the lesser the response time is always better (will have smoother graphics when you are watching or playing game), the higher the brightness is also better, and the option to have both analog and digital input is always nice to have and last, the viewing angle, more angle is better if you are looking at bigger screen size. Overall the specs is good. I think it is pretty good buy if it is 20" screen size.

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software or a new monitor for photo-editing?

Q. I have a very limited budget. I'm using a computer I built myself a few years back and the pc specs are fine but I'm toying with two options and wondering what you think. Right now I'm using photoshop cs2 to edit photos but I'm really in need of something to help with organizing as I'm getting more serious about my photography. The monitor I am currently using is the Dell M782P CRT and I can afford to either get a decent sized LCD monitor or buy Adobe Lightroom 3 and the pantone huey pro so I can calibrate my crt. Which option would you say would be the most prudent and why?

A. The calibration tool is the best way to go for now.

I still use a CRT for my critical colour correction. There are very, very few LCD monitors that can be used to adjust contrast, brightness and colour. Those that can cost upwards of $2500 and more. Those LCD monitors are designated to AdobeRGB standards. Some less costly ones have a sRGB setting, but are still not recommended as monitors for producing "contract" proof quality images.

Lightroom 3 is an amazing product for shooters.

There is one thing you may want to budget for in the next few months. That is the Xrite Colorchecker Passport ($99).

Here is how that works when using it to custom white balance all of your shoots.

http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_learning.aspx?action=webinarsarchive&eventid=803&eventdateid=4460

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What are some of the better LCD computer monitors for editing and viewing digital photos?

Q. That is if you could get whatever you wanted within a somewhat reasonable price! Thanks!

(As in something under $1,500)

A. See http://www.popphoto.com/cameraaccessories/3831/which-monitor-should-i-buy.html for some ideas.

They mention the 21" Gateway FPD2185W for $450 and the 23" Apple Cinema HD for $1,000, but state that neither one can display the full gamut of Adobe RGB. For that, their pick is (sorry) the $2,000 Samsung SyncMaster XL20 LED BLU.

The conclusion: "If you can afford it, the Samsung SyncMaster XL20 LED BLU monitor has the widest color gamut, best viewing angle, longest lifespan, and highest calibration stability of any LCD monitor we've seen for $2,000 or less."

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