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

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

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

However, I will take a guess, anyway.

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

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

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

Learn about your camera !!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://photographycourse.net/

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

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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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What is an ideal response time and contrast ratio on a flat panel monitor for gaming?

Q. I'm in the market for a new flat panel monitor. I primarily use my computer for gaming. What is an ideal range for response time? What should I be looking for as far as contrast ratio goes? Thanks!

A. Ideally you want a response time below 4ms. Response time will determine the amount of 'lag' your monitor gets. The more lag your monitor has, the more time it'll take for you to respond.

So how low you'll need also depends on the type of game you're playing. FPS games, fast real time strategy games will require a faster (smaller) response time.

Technically your eyes can only see about 30 frames per second. That's about 33ms. However, a lot of people notice lag with 12ms response time monitors, which shouldn't be noticed! So why?

Most LCD manufacturers 'hard sell' their products. When they say 12ms, that's the SMALLEST they could get. For example, if a player scored 10 goals in 1 game, their agent might sell them as "a player who scored 10 goals in 1 game."

But that doesn't mean that player will score 10 goals in every game! That was under a certain situation. Maybe the opposing team sucked (in LCD terms, certain programs). Maybe they had home court advantage (in LCD terms, ideal temperature).

Summary: Manufacturers often give you the BEST response time, not the AVERAGE response time. It'd be best to compare the averages but the manufacturers don't give you that, so you should go with the lowest best and hope the average is good.

An easy way to remember 'response time' (lower/higher) --- how long will it take the monitor to 'respond' to an action? How long will it take you to 'respond' to an action? This should help you remember whether lower or higher is better.

In comparison, CRTs (the older, fat monitors) have a response time of nearly 0ms.

Contrast Ratio --
Again manufacturers give you the best possible, not the likely/average contrast ratio. Still, usually higher is better.

Contrast Ratio determines the amount of colour differences you'll see. Higher Contrast Ratio = more colours.

Between the two, response time is always more important for fast gaming. But having high contrast ratio means you'll be able to see more shades of colours.

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What do any of you recommend for a 20" lcd monitor?

Q. I've been looking at Planar and ViewSonic. Each of them has a model I like, but I don't want to overlook something else really good. There are so many choices out there and I've done enough searching and reading reviews to know I'd like some opinions about my specific needs.

I need height adjustable. I think I should be able to get 8ms response, 800:1 contrast and 600+ (?) brightness in the monitor I buy without too much trouble.

My eyes tire easily and I need a larger screen to help with that. I do mostly office-type work. I expect to be doing a little more photo or video in the near future - not professional. I'm not a gamer, but I need really good graphics to help my eyes. I want LCD, also, to reduce my radiation exposure.

I'm also interested in any opinions about buy at a store, or buy online.

Thanks for the help.

A. i dont really have a suggestion but i know a site that gives reviews, ratings and online store pricing comparisons just click the link below

http://flat-panels-lcd.monitors.computers.merchanthound.com/

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What is the biggest consumer level CRT monitor that was made (screen size, make,model)?

Q. I wanted a monitor for video editing, but I cannot afford the latest and greatest LCD technology.
I will amend or expand the question and allow for professional level monitors also.

A. Sony got the Trinitron line up to 24" before they stopped making them.
Model GDM-FW9012 is an example.

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Would you help me build my first computer?

Q. I want to build my first computer in the spring of 2007 and I'd like recommendations from computer builders and experts out there now so I can start buying the parts over the few months.

I'd like a "wish list" of parts you recommend to include: cpu, mobo, case, PSU, HDD's, RAM, graphics and audio card, operating system, necessary ports, slots, and anything else you'd care to recommend.

I don't have any preconceived ideas about what I want or need, so you are free to recommend whatever.

I have an LCD monitor that I'm going to have to live with for a while.

The only advice I can give you is this: I am not a gamer and probably never will be. Not that I have a thing against gamers; I just don't think I would ever be interested in getting into that.

I'll use the computer for photo and video editing for the most part.

Pleae provide brand names and model numbers for everything you recommend.

Only one limitation, the price $1000 or less.

A. I spent years working my own business, building systems, troubleshooting and teaching in home.

Building a computer is easy. The hardest part is making sure all the items work together and that is easy too.

There is no mind numbing twists to it.
I suggest www.newegg.com they are extremely reliable and as far as I have dealt with them stand behind their sales.

If you want to make it easy buy a combo (motherboard with a CPU and fan on it. This is the hardest part since you do need car in putting a CPU in since you could chip or crack it. Draw back is you will spend a little more money on it since they are putting it one). In fact you can even get memory on it at the same time.

Now the basic steps are,

1) Decide what you need (for a gamer the fast the better, for a home average user then as fast as the budget will allow.... basically any speed that is near modern (2+ ghz - at the danger of being called a lunitic I might even say going as low as 1.5ghz isn't insane if you aren't a gamer) is plenty, software hasn't kept up with CPU speeds).

2) AMD or Intel.... AMD is cheaper but possibly a little less reliable (more the cheap AMD compatible motherboards than the CPU). Intel is more money but usually more stable. If you want to over-clock (make a computer run faster than it was meant to) then AMD is usually easier.

Now your ready to start buying,

1) Choose a motherboard that is capable of the speeds you want.

2) If it wasn't a combo motherboard then simply look at the specs for the MB (MB=motherboard) and choose a processor that will work with it.

3) Again look at the specs for the MB and choose the memeory (here more memory the better)

4) Choose a video card, sound card (if the motherboard doesn't have them built in). I always suggested to customers that it was ok to have the sound onboard but you really would be better of with the video card installed since video requires a lot of work that is shoved on the shoulders of the CPU chip when it is built into the MB.

5) Buy a hard drive, floppy drive, CD (CDRW) or/and DVD.

6) Buy your software.

(The support at new egg with help you make sure it is all compatible).

Now after all that (I know it was a jist of the work) I you are shooting for $1000 or less, I would probably suggest buying a prebuilt system from dell or such ONLY because (for example) if you use Windows XP then you will need to purchase a new copy at close to $200. That means after the operating system you now have $900 for the hardware (that does not take into account ANY other software you would want to buy). Now $900 will build you a very nice system (not a burning meteor but very good).

If you meant $1000 for only the hardware then build since you plan to put more in for software. Figure probably around $300 for software (less if you are bringing a lot off the old system). For a system bought through dell or such you are pretty much getting your moneys worth (since they have so much software).

I mainly told customers that when building a system (non-gamming) it would be good to bring over your old CDRW, DVD, floppy, possibly hard drive. This saves a lot of cash.

I know this was very round about but you seem to still be deciding whether to build or not.

So in conclusion (my opinions)
Build if you are bringing CDRW(CD), DVD, floppy, possibly hard drive from the old system since this will cut back on costs (if you are building to save money).
Don't build if you want everything NEW (including software) your better of buying the system.

Mike

** Noticed this after posting: "Video editing". If you mean like making home movies (1/2 hour + run time) get LOTS of memeory and PLEANTY of hard drive... Also look to the faster CPUs)

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

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

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

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

Thanks for your suggestions!

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

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how good are the AOC lcd monitors?is this company good in monitors?

Q. i came to know that AOC provide cheapest lcd monitor in india.
i need 22" monitor in chandigarh.
is this company trustworthy?

A. Obviously I can't vouch for them if they are trustworthy or if they have good customer support. However I have heard about them for some time now even though I have never owned one myself. They seem pretty good from what seen in stores and magazines. I haven't heard anything bad about them.

It's all a matter of preference and brand name. If you don't care about brand names they should be just as good as most of the top names out there but without the high prices of the brand names. If you get a good deal on one I say go for it. Just look for the specs that is the most important. Most monitors should last for years if you take care of them.

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

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

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

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

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How to change the the resolution on my LCD monitor for my PS3?

Q. I got a Viewsonic VA2448m-LED 60cm/24" (23,6" viewable) Widescreen LCD monitor that supports Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. Whenever i play most games a "Resolution Notice" pops up that says for best picture quality change resolution to 1920x1080? ive searched the menu and cant find any way to? is it already on that resolution?

A. The console should automatically adjust resolution. I believe the only options available is to change the quality in the ps3 settings. Make sure it's on 1080p and not 720p.

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Where can I find a large 4:3 lcd monitor?

Q. I am building an arcade cabinet and need a 4:3 monitor for the screen. i have 23 1/2 inches across to fill so i would like to find a 24 inch.

A. The biggest 4:3 LCD monitor I know of are the 20-inch models. Those have a native resolution of 1600x1200 pixels.

Those would be something like the Dell 2001FP or similar: http://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-2001FP-20-1-inch-Monitor/dp/B000BMBUAQ

Also, keep in mind that these monitors are measured in diagonals... If your cabinet is 23.5 inches across, you will need something on the order of a 26"-diagonal monitor to fill that space.

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Want to build a MAME arcade cabinet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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i want to hook up my computer to both my lcd monitor and my tv?

Q. i want to hook up my computer to both my lcd monitor and my tv but i am wondering if i can display both at the same time.
everytime i connect the svideo and change the settting, it either displays it ONLY 1 of 2 screens.
i only have an s-video on the computer. btw
and s-video on graphics card.
what should i do to make both monitors show the same thing at the same time?

A. Not doable. Good try though.

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How do I convert a computer LCD monitor to a tv screen ?

Q. I saw this in a Reebok showroom. They had converted the same LCD monitor I have into a TV screen, They had attached a black rectangular box at the back with an on off switch . I don't want to know about TVTuner cards. I just want a way to give it input through AV wires or whatever you call it. (They yellow, red & white ones). Please tell me the cheapest way to do this in India.

A. i would recommend this one!!
its a bit expensive but is worth it..
try serching under this category
u wil get stuff as cheap as Rs 700

http://shopping.rediff.com/shop/productdisplay.jsp?External-TV-Tuner-Card-SSD-TV-722-For-TFT-Monitors-By-Techcom&prrfnbr=10258254&source=browse&frompg=Computer%20Accessories

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I'm 15 and want to build a good gaming pc how much money will I need I'm on a low buget and what do I need ?

Q.

A. If you want to play games such as Skyrim, Battlefield 3 or Modern Warfare 3; you'll need at least 1GB of Video Memory on a GTX560Ti+ or HD6950+.

Computer games are very graphic in nature, if your system is not capable in running adequately, then what is the point in having a computer with no ability to do so. There is no point in buying or building a system that can only handle minimum specification. 256MB of Video Memory (VRAM) is an absolute joke. It might have well been good about 8 years ago, but in 2011, almost 2012; the standard bench mark VRAM is 1GB and seeing how most high end video cards such as the GTX590 or the HD6990, both of which have a minimum of 3GB+ with the HD6990 with 4GB of VRAM.

The Plus (+) signifies the minimum benchmark for a videocard to handle the resolutions of 1920x1200 with 50 to 70 fps on HIGH settings only. This is dependent on a number of things, such as CPU, RAM, Hard Drive (7200RPM+ or SSD or VelociRaptor) and so forth.

If you are on a budget, get a job and get the finances for it. PCs are more expensive to maintain than Consoles, this is the unfortunately reality.

A Custom PC should cost at least on minimum about $1000+

E.g. i5-2500K or i7-2600K on a Z68 or P67 Motherboard with or without an aftermarket cooler for the CPU to replace the stock CPU cooler. K-series signifies that it can be overclocked, whereas those without the K at the end can not be overclocked as much.

8GB of DDR3 10666 (1333Mhz) Memory
120GB or 256GB SSD or a 300GB+ VelociRaptor with Sata3 and a secondary drive for storage either between a 1TB up to 3TB drive
1GB GTX560Ti+ or 1GB/2GB HD6950+
Computer Case without a PSU
Branded 650W+ PSU for GTX560Ti or HD6950, if you intend to run a GTX580/590 or HD6990, then you need at least a branded 850W. Stay away from generic PSUs that cost around $50, as they are rubbish and do more damage than you can possibly realise. Look for a PSU that has a 80 Plus certification on it.


22 or 24" LCD/LED Monitor

Or you can just save up more money along with a steady job to go and build yourself an Intel 6-core LGA2011 system.

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Need help on my future and first gaming build?

Q. NOTE : I will build it the moment all the components are available.

I don't have any tools for MODDING and local stores here literally charge 10% more.

MOST OF THE RELEASED COMPONENTS ARE LISTED FROM : flipkart.com (BEST online retailer) , theitdepot.com and junglee.com (Amazon of India)

I don't want to upgrade it atleast for 2-3 years. I live in Mumbai,India and my room is VERY HOT and humid. I do have an AC, but who can fulfill that BILL ? :P
BUDGET : $2500 to $3000
Specs with REASONS :
CPU : Intel i7 4770k (Because Flight Simulator X uses more of processor) (Yep, Thats a Haswell)
GPU : Nvidia GTX 780 ( I have many PHSYX and nvidia optimised games ) (Thats a 780 not a 680 ) (Probably a Zotac 2 GB GTX 780)
GPU 2 (Phsyx Processor) (Optional) : Yet to be chosen... (Any suggestions?) (lowest possible which supports SLI and PHSYX)
Motherboard : ASRock Z87 Extreme 6 Motherboard ( Good and affordable ) (Yep, that is a Z87 (for haswell) motherboard, just same as Z77 Extreme6)
RAM : G.Skill TridentX DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (F3-2400C10D-8GTX) (Good for Video making, gaming and has a good speed :D )
RAM Cooler : G.skill Turbulence II FTB-3500C5-D Memory Cooling Fan (I want my PC to be as cool as possible)
PSU : Corsair Modular TX850M 850 Watts PSU (Comments?)
CPU Cooler : Corsair H100i (Fits in my Cabinet and I will overclock)
Case Fan : Cooler Master 90 CFM Blue LED Cooler ( Best performance in my opinion for the price )
Optical Disk Drive : Samsung SH-224BB DVD Burner Internal Optical Drive (Couldn't afford any more and its the best I can get)
Hard Disk Drive : WD Caviar Blue 500 GB Desktop Internal Hard Drive (WD5000AAKX) (I don't deal with any movies and just 10-13 2011-2012 games. I currenlt have this and it can fit in my data even with something like 200 GB left.)
Solid State Drive : Samsung 840 Series 120 GB SSD Internal Hard Drive (MZ-7TD120BW) (840 Pro is too costly and is out of stock on flipkart)
Monitor : Dell S2240L 21.5 inch LED Backlit LCD Monitor (Black) (I'm adapted to 21.5 inch and I don't want any more features)
Wifi-Card : TP-LINK TL-WN751ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Network Nic (all others out of stock and its the same speed as my TP Link router ?)
Case : Corsair Graphite Series Special Edition White 600T Mid-Tower Case (CC600T) (Has best features and can fit H100i and its affordable too.)
Keyboard : Tt eSPORTS Challenger Gaming Keyboard (Black, For PC) (Love the fan and lights)
Mouse : Any gaming mouse under $50 (I will try to buy locally)
Don't worry about the software.. I will handle it (P.S : I'm a MSDN Member)
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I will use it for :
Ultra-res gaming
Heavy programming, specially Visual Studio 2012
VirtualDJ
Photoshop
FRAPS to record gameplay
Of course, youtubing
Video Editing (Medium)
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Games I will play :
ALL GAMES WILL RUN IN ULTRA HIGH RES at 1080p
Flight Simulator X (FSX)
COD (Full series)
Assasins Creed (again full series)
Batman : Arkham Asylum
F1 2012
Dirt 3
NFS (Full series)
GTA (Full series)
Metro (full series)
Quantrum Of Solace
Fuel
Driver (Full series)
Minecraft (Ultra high with heavy texture pack and also I'm a REDSTONE GOD (means LAG) )
@Anthony : That is pure SPAM.

A. Dude just go on CyberPowerPc.com and order a PC from then. Not only are their computers great but you can mod it on their website and theyll assemble it to your liking

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Why does the picture on my LCD monitor sometimes shake?

Q. Sometimes, the image on my LCD monitor shakes and it has done this ever since I bought the monitor almost three years ago. If I press the "Auto" button on the monitor, it resets and the shaking goes away. What could be causing this and is there anything I can do to stop it from happening? Thanks!

A. Is your cellphone nearby? Mine did this too and I could never figure it out and it annoyed me since it was new. I realized that my cellphone was causing it. Before someone calls or sometimes just when it is just sitting there, like some sort of configuration must be going on, it causes my monitor to shake.

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What is causing my widescreen monitor's horizontal tearing?

Q. Many games have an option to reduce vertical tearing, but all I ever get is the horizontal kind when gaming. What is causing it, and is there anything I can do about it? I don't remember my non-widescreen LCD monitor having this problem; could the fact that it is widescreen have anything to do with it? My monitor is a 22" widescreen Samsung.

A. Use an HDMI or DVI cable if you can.DVI-D is best for DVI. Use the buttons on the monitor to make sure it's set for Digital.Look for the AUTO function, it may solve it.

If your video card or monitor has only VGA then try lowering/raising your refresh rate.Look for Vsync setting in video settings (nvidia nview or ati catalyst etc) and try enabling it.

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How can i hook up a xbox 360 to a PC monitor?

Q. i want to hook up xbox 360 to my pc monitor becouse i have SD tv and i don't like picture quality.i have LCD monitor for my pc.

A. If your XBox has HDMI cable you can connect it to your monitor.

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What is an affordable, quality LCD TV for a college student?

Q. I want to get an affordable, quality LCD TV to use as both a Television and a monitor for my computer (Macbook Pro). A good picture quality is important because I will be watching movies and playing games with this screen. Sound quality would be nice, but not a huge deal since I have a set of 5.1 surround speakers to use :-p.
Hook me up! Haha.

Thanks in advance!

A. whatever you do dont buy a Vizio no matter how cheap they are. They all die within a year

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What is the diff between a TFT-LCD and LCD monitors? Which is good for eyes in terms of long working?

Q. I wanna buy a 19" LCD monitor and currently weighing between HP and Samsung monitors. All HP monitors are called LCD monitors as per the package details as well as per their website, while all Samsung monitors are called TFT LCD Monitors. I am a bit confused, as I work a lot on PC, I would like to protect my eyes and health. Can someone help me with correct answer?

A. LCD monitors use Liquid Crystal Diodes.

TFT is an LCD monitor that uses Thin Film Transistor technology.

Other types are:
TN+Film - Twisted Nematic
IPS - In Plane Switching
MVA - Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment
PVA - Patterned Vertical Alignment
S-PVA - Super Patterned Vertical Alignment.

TFT is the most common today, and LCD is accepted as being TFT-LCD. Usually you only see a differentiation if it's one of the other technologies. The other types all have their advantages and disadvantages, but TFT is the cheapest to manufacture today.

For your eyes, you want an LCD. LCD's are on, and change when they change vs. a CRT which has a refresh rate. In a CRT, the phosphorus is charged and glows, but then dims very quickly. The refresh recharges it, but there is a dimming and brightening affect. The higher the refresh rate, the less noticable it is to you.

Within an LCD, if cost is no object, you want an IPS (better) or S-PVA (best). They will have the highest contrast ratios and brightest screens. Be prepared to pay, and pay well for this luxury though.

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Is there a LCD monitor which can connect to a PS2?

Q. I need to buy an LCD monitor, preferably 21 inch or 22 inch which has connectors for PS2 and preferably PS3 also (though the latter is not important).
I already have a Z-5500 speakers which are said to be the best in pc speakers, I also would like to get an LCD monitor which will make it really cool to play games on with my PS2.
Thanks.

A. i recommend Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor.
Touch of Color bezel - While the crystal-like bezel frame catches light beautifully, it actually reduces reflection of light off the bezel. And since the rich red color is injection molded for a blown glass effect, instead of spray painted, there is less environmental impact. It's easy on your eyes as well as on the environment
Dolby Digital Surround (3 W x 2 ch) An invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital Surround (3 W x 2 ch) gives sound quality to match the impressive picture.
10,000 - 1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio - The ultra-wide range gives you blacks and whites that are full of detail, even under adverse lighting conditions (typically 1,000 - 1 static-contrast ratio)
300 cdm2 Brightness
Full HDTV monitor - The T220HD features a built-in full HD 1080p digital HDTV tuner, so you can watch both TV and HDTVDual HDMI inputs, DVI and VGA inputs / 2 HDMI connections

List Price: $679.00
Amazon Sell Price: $332.99 free shipping
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How can I reduce computer-use related eye strain and still use a computer 6-8 hrs a day?

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

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

Here are other things that work great:

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

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

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

When all else fails, drink whiskey.

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Can LCD monitors damage the skin around your eyes?

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

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

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How do I connect my xbox 360 my computer so I can play xbox 360 on my monitor?

Q. I just got a Emachines destop today and its the EL 1210 series . It has an HDMI input on the back and I want to know how I can connect it to my xbox 360 so that I can play xbox 360 on my lcd monitor.

A. You should contact Xbox 360 to ask about connection issues. See http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/xbox360/contactus.aspx .

If you really want help regarding Xbox 360 from people on Yahoo! Answers, you may want to delete your question and repost it in the Consumer Electronics > Games & Gear > Xbox category.

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PS3 connect to dvi in or to a vga output on a lcd monitor?

Q. Is there some sort of adapter that allows the PlayStation 3 to display on a lcd monitor which accepts either a VGA adapter or a DVI In cable?

Cause I presently have a Xbox 360 that is connected to it using the vga hd av adapter by Microsoft.

But I want my PS3 to connect to my lcd monitor if possible.

Thanks for the help.

A. Your best bet is a DVI-to-HDMI cable (DVI end into your monitor, HDMI end into your PS3). That's because HDMI uses the same digital video signal as DVI.

You will need to figure out some other way to get sound from your PS3 though, since a DVI-to-HDMI cable strips out the digital audio carried by HDMI.

Hope this helps.

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Thinking about a 2011 Infiniti FX35?

Q. We are shopping around for a mid-size SUV. Anyone drive this SUV before with any feedback? Major things we want out it is safety #1, and would like to know how it handles in rain/snow and how bad of a gas guzzler it is. Thanks!!!

A. :::: I POURED MY SOUL AND TIME INTO THIS SO READ!!!::

The guy above named "ToyotaSucks" is possibly one of the biggest idiots I have ever come across on yahooanswers, and trust me its tough to determine which one is the biggest idiot =) Clearly he has no logic nor knowledge of the Infiniti FX yet alone the Infiniti brand as a whole. For one I want to apologize on behalf of the yahooanswers for receiving such false information like the comment below. To correct him the 2011 FX35 is not a rebadged Nissan at all. The FX35 is purley infiniti inspired it rides on no platform from Nissan, and the fact he compared a Nissan Altima sedan to a Infiniti FX35 SUV is beyond me. The FX35 is a great luxury SUV, it competes with rivals in this segment which include the BMW X5, Lexus GX and Mercedes ML. Out of all its competitors its main rival is the BMW X5, both these manufactures are purley sports oriented brands which offer a blend of Luxury & Performance while Lexus and Mercedes target an audience more interested in the luxury factor rather then the performance department. The FX35 is very upscale crossover, in fact it was the first luxury crossover ever introduced in the world back in 2003, later on and now presently other brands have followed the same idea which gave birth to cars like the BMW X6 and the Acura ZDX. The FX is a coupe styled SUV hence the word "crossover". If its one thing you should know about Infiniti is that they are one of the most intuitive technological vehicles out in the market today, making it a very safe car. The FX35 has the worlds first Around view monitor which allows you to view the vehicle through the LCD screen from all four angles allowing you to park or reverse with ease, remember Nissan/Infiniti was the first company to invent and introduce the Rear View camera. The FX also has an "Intelligent Cruise Control" system, this allows the driver to maintain an appropriate distance from the car ahead. Using a combination of laser sensors, throttle and brake actuators and the vehicle’s braking system, a laser signal measures the distance to the car ahead, then automatically adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a pre-selected gap, the car will actually brake for you trying to maintain a safe distance from the car infront of you, the FX will even come to a complete stop by itself if the car infront of you has stopped aswell. Another cool feature is the "Lane Departure Prevention" system, a camera monitors the road ahead of the car, if it detects that you have strayed out of your lane, it activates a warning sound and light on your instrumental panel. Should you continue drifting the system will gently apply the brakes to the wheels on the opposite side to guide you back into your lane, the car will actually pilot itself into the original course intended. There are still a load of features, way to many to list!! The FX35 has a powerful 303 HP engine which is enough to keep you happy and entertained behind the wheel. Asthetically is terms of design the car is very Unique, it diffently stands out from the crowd and it never goes unnoticed. The FX35 has a very luxurious interior, not to mention the quality is very up to par with Infiniti's brand image. The stitching and design of the leather seats are more closley compared to that found in a Bentley GT contental opposed to your average BMW X5. The FX is a great value, it sells for a MSRP of $42,475 while its rivals are priced alot higher and are very underpowered without the same standards you get in the FX. The BMW X5 and Mercedes ML both start at $46,000 while the Lexus GX starts at $52,000. The FX despite being smaller compared to its rivals, it offers more standards for the money, better performance and most of all its very reliable. In terms of gas, you cant really expect a vehicle in this clas to recieve an MPG of a corolla, this is a Luxury sport performance crossover however its alot more economical on gas compared to some of its rivals, the FX35 has an MPG of 16 city 23 Highway. The Lexus GX gets an MPG of 15 city 20 highway however the BMW X5 does get better MPG compared to the FX at 18 city 25 highway. Out of all its rivals I would say the 2011 FX35 and BMW X5 are my favorite. Hope this helps. Happy Holidays!

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BIOS Freezes when i try enter it?

Q. My BIOS seems to freeze up EVERY time i try to enter the setup. i cant use it. people tell me it may be a RAM problem. i cant check my ram kz when i try to use memtest it freezes.. i cant boot from disk or anything. i also switched it out with another set of RAM and the same thing happened. p-lz help

heres my specs:

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Computer
Computer TypeACPI x86-based PC
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Ultimate
OS Service Pack[ TRIAL VERSION ]
Internet Explorer8.0.7600.16385 (IE 8.0 - Windows 7)
DirectXDirectX 11.0
Computer NameTY-PC
User NameTy
Logon Domain[ TRIAL VERSION ]
Date / Time2011-02-08 / 23:36

Motherboard
CPU TypeDualCore AMD Athlon 5000, 2200 MHz (11 x 200)
Motherboard NameBiostar MCP6P M2+ (2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x16, 2 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard ChipsetnVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10
System Memory[ TRIAL VERSION ]
DIMM1: Corsair Value Select VS2GB667D22 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2: Corsair Value Select VS2GB667D2[ TRIAL VERSION ]
BIOS TypeAward (09/03/09)
Communication PortCommunications Port (COM1)
Communication PortPrinter Port (LPT1)

Display
Video AdapterNVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS (512 MB)
Video AdapterNVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS (512 MB)
3D AcceleratornVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
MonitorDell E177FP [17" LCD] (XH59773N3MFU)

Multimedia
Audio AdapternVIDIA nForce 6100-400/405/420/430 (MCP61) - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage
IDE ControllerNVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
IDE ControllerNVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
IDE ControllerStandard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Storage ControllerMagicISO SCSI Host Controller
Disk DriveGeneric USB CF Reader USB Device
Disk DriveGeneric USB MS Reader USB Device
Disk DriveGeneric USB SD Reader USB Device
Disk DriveGeneric USB SM Reader USB Device
Disk DriveST312002 6AS SCSI Disk Device (120 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA)
Disk DriveST325082 0AS SCSI Disk Device (250 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Optical DriveMagicISO Virtual DVD-ROM0000
SMART Hard Disks StatusOK

Partitions
C: (NTFS)[ TRIAL VERSION ]
D: (NTFS)232.9 GB (102.7 GB free)
Total Size[ TRIAL VERSION ]

Input
KeyboardHID Keyboard Device
KeyboardLogitech HID-Compliant Keyboard
MouseHID-compliant mouse
MouseLogitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
MouseWacom Mouse

Network
Primary IP Address[ TRIAL VERSION ]
Primary MAC Address00-30-67-68-7F-19
Network AdapterNVIDIA nForce 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (192. [ TRIAL VERSION ])

Peripherals
Printer\\MICHAEL-PC\HP Deskjet D1500 series
PrinterFax
PrinterJournal Note Writer
PrinterMicrosoft XPS Document Writer
USB1 ControllernVIDIA nForce 6100-400/405/420/430 (MCP61) - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller
USB1 ControllerVIA Vectro VT6202 PCI-USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 ControllerVIA Vectro VT6202 PCI-USB Universal Host Controller
USB2 ControllernVIDIA nForce 6100-400/405/420/430 (MCP61) - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
USB2 ControllerVIA Vectro VT6202 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB DeviceEyeToy USB camera Namtai
USB DeviceEyeToy
USB DeviceUSB Composite Device
USB DeviceUSB Composite Device
USB DeviceUSB Composite Device
USB DeviceUSB Input Device
USB DeviceUSB Input Device
USB DeviceUSB Input Device
USB DeviceUSB Input Device
USB DeviceUSB Mass Storage Device

DMI
DMI BIOS VendorPhoenix Technologies, LTD
DMI BIOS Version6.00 PG
DMI System ManufacturerBIOSTAR Group
DMI System ProductN61PB-M2S
DMI System Version
DMI System Serial Number[ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI System UUID[ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Motherboard ManufacturerBIOSTAR Group
DMI Motherboard ProductN61PB-M2S
DMI Motherboard Version
DMI Motherboard Serial Number[ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis ManufacturerBIOSTAR Group
DMI Chassis VersionN61PB-M2S
DMI Chassis Serial Number[ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Asset Tag[ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis TypeDesktop Case
DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets4 / 2

A. It very well could be a RAM issue, or either both of the cards you have tried are bad, or your RAM slot is bad. I would first and foremost take out the CMOS battery for a few and put it back in to see if that helps. Were you overclcoking at all? Have you installed any new hardware recently before this started happening?

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Does anyone know of an lcd monitor that has an s-video input?

Q. I'm shopping for an lcd monitor (preferably 17 inch display) that has an s-video input so that I can plug my PS2 directly into the monitor. There is an adapter I can buy which converts s video to VGA, but they run at least $50, and I'm trying to find the simplest, least expensive solution. Can someone help me find an lcd monitor that is under $200 and will take input directly from my console? Thanks.

A. SAMSUNG 170MPSILVER - $199.00

http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/170MPSILVER?

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How can I fix impact damage on my LCD monitor?

Q. Recently, my cousin impacted my LCD monitor with a PEN GUN. Is there anything that I can do to fix this? The pixels under the crater are white so they are not dead, but the debris from the crater is blocking the liquid from getting to the pixels..is there a special way to get the debris out?

A. Ummm, NO!

Suggest your cousin come up with $225 bucks for a new LCD screen, and another $150 to $200 for labor to install it.

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What is the difference between LCD TV and LCD monitor?

Q. I want to purchase a LCD TV/LCD Monitor for my PC. Which should I purchase - LCD TV or LCD monitor. Is LCD TV harmful for eyes as compared to LCD Monitor? Which is the best one LCD TV or LCD Monitor?

A. A LCD MONITOR does not have a built in tuner...

That's the ONLY difference between the same model...

They are great if you know you'll be connected to Satellite or Cable and using their HD Set top boxes for the next 10 - 15 years.

If you're unsure, get the LCD TV.
If it was harmful to the eyes, do you think they would be allowed to sell it?

You can test a LCD TVat this site
http://test-lcd-tv.blogspot.com/


Hope this help,

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How to repair stuck pixel on lcd monitor?

Q. My LCD Monitor-L1972H suddenly the pixel is stuck, I wonder is it possible to repair ? thanks

A. I've recently repaired a stuck pixel on my 22" Fujitsu-Siemens monitor. I've bought the monitor just 1 month ago and the stuck pixel appeared 1 week after buying the monitor.
Well, "repair" is much to say. After I've notice it, I've run a program "dead pixel buddy" I think, to check if it's indeed a defective pixel. The pixel was stuck on green, but I still found it hard to believe. So I've just touched the area very gently with my fingertip, because it seemed to me it could be a small drop of water or a grain of dust. The pixel started blinking rapidly with the same green color. I've touched it again and the green color dissapeard (and the pixel displayed the correct color). Running the little test program again showed no defective pixels.
I did the whole "repair" thing with my bare finger and I left no fingerprint (I've touched the "pixel" really gently") but, of course, if you try this I would recommend covering your finger in a clean tissue.
After I repaired the pixel I was wondering I somebody else happened the same and I found other similar stories too - including some how-to's that involve switching on and of the monitor. But in my case that wasn't necessary.

Anyway, please note that you can't be sure my method or any of the others found on the web will work. Sometimes you can repair it, sometimes you just cant. But you don't lose anything if you try.
You could also read some people's comments below:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-stuck-pixel-on-an-LCD-monitor/

http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/24/how-to-guide-details-fix-for-stuck-pixels/#comments

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How to wall mount a unmountable monitor?

Q. Dear all,

I have a LG Flatron W2254V 22" LCD monitor and I want to mount it on my wall. The problem is, it doesn't have those 4 screw holes at the back of the monitor like what other mountable monitors would have. So in my case, how do I mount my monitor on the wall and what are the hardware that I should use?

Thank you all!

A. use screws

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How to remove the stand on a Samsung T260?

Q. I have a wall mount kit for a Samsung T260 LCD and I need to remove the existing stand before I can install it. Does anyone know where I can find instructions on how to do this without damaging the LCD monitor?

A. it's just held in place by friction, it should pop out if you pull it.

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How much does it cost to set up a Mac Mini?

Q. I want to know how much it costs to set up a running Mac Mini, including mouse, keyboard, speaker, monitor, etc. Can those be regular equipments that windows use? Like Logitech laser mouse and keyboard, random speaker, and LG LCD monitor?
I looked at the back of a Mac mini it doesn't have a VGA nor a DVI output. how to solve that?

A. You know, all this crap has been on the Apple website. For SIX YEARS.

The idea is that you use ANYTHING YOU WANT. Cost of setup is the price of the Mac Mini itself.

It has DVI. Mini DVI. It comes with a Mini DVI to DVI adapter. You can then get a Mini DisplayPort to DVI or VGA adapter to plug in a second monitor (or outdated monitor, respectively) if you need.

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How do I delete displays on my mac?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you vey much.

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

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Which monitor is best for 3D experience'? LCD or LED?

Q. I have a lot of 3D movie in blu-ray disk.so i want to watch them.i have blu-ray player but no monitor.for that,i decide to buy a monitor with tv card.so which monitor is better for 3D experience?,LCD MONITOR or LED MONITOR and why?(without 3D monitor).please help me.

A. You can buy 3d TV. 3D TVs guide under 2012 is the fastest way of getting the best 3d tvs for the money you spend. There are a number of brand for 3D TV, Samsung, Sharp, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG and much more, but you just want to purchase 1 unit of 3D TV, as such reading the 3d TVs Guide under 2012 will be the fastest way to purchase the unit you love.

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Suggestions for affordable gaming computers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LG DVD Writer 24X - 20$

Samsung 22" Monitor 150000:1 contrast - 150$

Creative Speakers 2.1 - 20$

Keyboard and Mouse Logitech - 10$

Hope this helps.

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

The configuration is

Intel core i3 540 - 120$

Motherboard - Asus P7H55-M/USB3 - 170$

RAM - transcend 4GB 1333MHZ - 60$

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

Computer Case with 400watt PSU - 30$

Creative Speakers 2.1 - 20$

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

Keyboard and Mouse iBall - 10$

Seagate HDD 500GB 7200RPM - 40$

LG DVD writer 16X - 20$

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

Shipping charges - 20$

My email - sagar.bh96@yahoo.com

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LCD monitor prices in India?

Q. I am planning to buy a Widescreen TFT LCD monitor with size 19" or more. Can anybody tell me the prices of Samsung 940BW (19") and Samsung 204B (20") in India (...err..Bangalore). I will be grateful if someone provides some links to LCD pricelist in India. Thanks

A. I think that when you buy it new you will pay 300$
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Could a 1080p monitor bottleneck a Radeon HD 7970?

Q. I have the ASUS VE247H Black 23.6" Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor. It's 1920 x 1080 2ms. I am planning on getting a Radeon HD 7970 that is 4096 x 2160. Will this monitor bottleneck my graphics card? Should I switch my graphics card and get a lower grade one to save money from it being wasted? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A. The monitor would have nothing to do with it.

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Switching from Headset to TV speakers without unplugging it?

Q. I can't do that on my Samsung B2330HD 23" LCD HDTV Monitor Full HD 1080p HDMI, is there a device that can do that? Thank you!

A. It's not a question of a device, it's the design. The headphone jack on the TV has a switch that disconnects the internal speakers when headphones are plugged in.

What might work is if you had an external amplifier (like a home theater system) and used that to drive speakers and the headphones.

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

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

Motherboard
ASUS P6T Motherboardicon ($230)

CPU
Intel Core i7 960icon ($570)

RAM
Corsair XMS3 Tri Channel 12GBicon ($230)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keyboard
Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboardicon ($190)

Mouse
Logitech Gaming Mouse G500icon ($65)

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

Monitor
Samsung P2770HD 27" LCD Monitoricon ($350)

TOTAL COST: $3640 (USD)


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

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What do you guys think of kindles?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Special Offers or not:

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

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

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Why can't my LCD monitor display its native resolution correctly?

Q. My widescreen LCD monitor does not display its native resolution of 1280x800 correctly. The display is crushed horizontally, and adjusting the size and position of my display using the monitor's controls is ineffective.

The monitor itself only seems to recognize 800x600, 1024x768 and 1280x800. Any other resolutions cause the monitor to set itself to one of the three mentioned (normally 800x600) and also causes scrolling to occur.

A. Try updating your graphics driver. With the right driver, you will usually have more than those 3 settings.

The sharpest image is displayed at native resolution. Most LCD screens can display at higher/lower than native resolution. However, a certain degree of pixel distortion sets in.

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Can i turn my monitor into a device i can use to play xbox on?

Q. so ive got a pretty good size lcd monitor and a huge blurry crt tv and was wondering if there was any type of adapter i can put onto my monitor to allow me to basicly hook my jacks up to my monitor and play my xbox off of it.
I just spent $10 on the cables in this guide. if this doesn't work, I'm not going to like you very much.

A. Google is your friend!!
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hook-up-a-Xbox-360-to-a-PC-monitor/

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What do I need to set up Microsoft Flight Sim on three monitors?

Q. I'd like to set up MS Flight Sim X on three large LCD TVs (front and two sides). What kind of PC would I need to drive this and what video card set up should I use?

A. You need a video card (or two) with a combined minimum 3 video outs + 3 monitors.

I'd say get a newer ATI card that sports Eyefinity technology. It'll treat several monitors as one large desktop.

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How can i link several lcd screens together?

Q. Ive walked in stores and on a wall they have what is called a (wall of eyes) or several tv's linked together showing one picture..i would love to know how/and where i can find out how to do it.

A. The new ATI Radeon HD5000-series of video cards can do that, using their Eyefinity technology: http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity.aspx

The cheapest HD5000-series video card right now is the HD5750, which costs around $150. Buy two of those, put it on a Crossfire motherboard with two PCIExpress 16x slots, and you can hook up to 6 monitors to it and configure all 6 to span one picture.

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What is the diff between a TFT-LCD and LCD monitors? Which is good for eyes in terms of long working?

Q. I wanna buy a 19" LCD monitor and currently weighing between HP and Samsung monitors. All HP monitors are called LCD monitors as per the package details as well as per their website, while all Samsung monitors are called TFT LCD Monitors. I am a bit confused, as I work a lot on PC, I would like to protect my eyes and health. Can someone help me with correct answer?

A. LCD monitors use Liquid Crystal Diodes.

TFT is an LCD monitor that uses Thin Film Transistor technology.

Other types are:
TN+Film - Twisted Nematic
IPS - In Plane Switching
MVA - Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment
PVA - Patterned Vertical Alignment
S-PVA - Super Patterned Vertical Alignment.

TFT is the most common today, and LCD is accepted as being TFT-LCD. Usually you only see a differentiation if it's one of the other technologies. The other types all have their advantages and disadvantages, but TFT is the cheapest to manufacture today.

For your eyes, you want an LCD. LCD's are on, and change when they change vs. a CRT which has a refresh rate. In a CRT, the phosphorus is charged and glows, but then dims very quickly. The refresh recharges it, but there is a dimming and brightening affect. The higher the refresh rate, the less noticable it is to you.

Within an LCD, if cost is no object, you want an IPS (better) or S-PVA (best). They will have the highest contrast ratios and brightest screens. Be prepared to pay, and pay well for this luxury though.

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What kind of powersupply do i need for a Vishera and GTX 760 4GB SLI ?

Q. This is my build right now.

CPU : AMD FX-8350 Vishera 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor

MOBO : ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

RAM : CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model

HDD : Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

DVD : ASUS DVD Burner 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model

VIDEO CARD : x2 EVGA 04G-P4-3768-KR GeForce GTX 760 FTW 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card w/ EVGA ACX Cooler **IN SLI**

CASE : NZXT Phantom 530 Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case Includes 1 x 200mm Front, 1 x 140mm Rear 2 x USB 3.0 Fan Controller

CPU COOLER : Its between the NZXT Kraken x60 & Corsair h100i

SCREEN : ASUS MX239H Silver / Black 23" 5ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor, IPS Panel 250 cd/m2 80,000,000:1 Built-in Speakers

I am planning to do some overclocking hopefully on CPU, RAM, and the 760s. I could use some tips as well. And i will be fitting the case with the needed fans to keep these babies cool. With all of that in mind what kind of power supply do i need?
I need a 750 watt? Then i just rather get this one since its fully modular and it has all sleeved cables!!!!
It has a slick look and several people have it. I personally prefer corsair but in this case the fully modular and the sleeved cables win the battle.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207029&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Does overclocking affect anything? Will a 750w PSU handle the overclocking on the CPU, Ram, GPU? And which cooler should i get?

A. 750w+ that has a bronze or better rating.

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When does a LCD TV become too big to use as a computer monitor?

Q. I"m considering the purchase of a new 42 in LCD TV and I'd like to be able to use it as a computer monitor for my laptop. It seems to me like at a certain point it would be stimulus overload to have too big of a TV screen for computer tasks like word processing and checking email. How big is too big?

A. I'm using a 52" and I'm never going back to anything smaller. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f347/armchairaviator/computer/IMG_0880c.jpg

I think big screens are IDEAL for word processing, email and websurfing. Nothing like big, easy-to-read text. :-)

As soon as the new 70-inch LCD HDTVs become affordable, that's what I'm moving to.

Just make sure you got a 10-foot-long monitor cable to connect to your LCD TV so you can sit a bit far from it to get a nice view of the screen. Remember you are NOT supposed to sit with your face pressed up against a big-screen TV like the person below does. :-D

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How can I permanently increase the size of ALL pages on my computer?

Q. I know I can click on "view" and "increase text size" to make my page larger, but it goes back to it's default size next time I boot up. I want ALL text and images on my computer to be larger; not just the text. How can I do this? Thank you!

A. You can achieve this by lowering the resolution on your computer. The trade off, if using an LCD monitor, is that things aren't as sharp or crisp as the higher resolution. So, say your current setting is 1024x768, changing it to 800x600 will make everything larger. You can change this setting my right-clicking on your desktop and selecting properties. Then go to Settings then change the screen resolution to something lower. Keep going lower until you find one that best suits you.

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How does LCD monitor from a laptop work and comunicate with the motherboard?

Q. Hello everyone,

As far as know most laptops LCD monitors are connected to the video card on the motherboard by a video cable. The LCD also has AC/DC inverter that converts low voltage DC power to higher voltage AC for a backlilght bulb. Do all laptops today this type of structure? Do all monitors today have backligh bulb?

Thanks in advance.
thanks... are you saying that those lcd monitors that are using backlight bulb use latest technology. how did it work before?

A. well no laptop would be a laptop w/o a backlight bulb, and no, some factories still make the old laptops that dont go w/ that layout structure

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What should I look for in an LCD monitor?

Q. I want to hook up an LCD monitor to my laptop. I do mainly Excel/Outlook work so I am more concerned about crisp, clear text than color matching. Which specifications should I focus on? Any recomendations on a specific make/model? I am looking for a 19" or 21" Widescreen for under $250.

A. Getting a monitor at 19 or 21, or even 22 inches is very doable for under $250. I don't agree with the previous answer, since you don't seem that interested in high-powered gaming. I work from home on an Viewsonic Q19WB 19" widescreen monitor. It has a 1440x900 resolution, 5ms latency time, 700:1 Contrast ratio. I scored it for $120 after a $20 rebate from Buy.com in December.

I do a lot of the same tasks as you where text clarity is of utmost importance. I actually split screen with Excel or Word and other programs to cross-reference and extract data from one side to the other, and this monitor does the trick for me.

There are good monitors that pop up all the time on deal sites like Slickdeals.net that I would highly suggest you monitor if you are really interested in purchasing a monitor. You could get a huge bang for your buck there and get the monitor that you desire. Good luck!

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What is the diff between a TFT-LCD and LCD monitors? Which is good for eyes in terms of long working?

Q. I wanna buy a 19" LCD monitor and currently weighing between HP and Samsung monitors. All HP monitors are called LCD monitors as per the package details as well as per their website, while all Samsung monitors are called TFT LCD Monitors. I am a bit confused, as I work a lot on PC, I would like to protect my eyes and health. Can someone help me with correct answer?

A. LCD monitors use Liquid Crystal Diodes.

TFT is an LCD monitor that uses Thin Film Transistor technology.

Other types are:
TN+Film - Twisted Nematic
IPS - In Plane Switching
MVA - Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment
PVA - Patterned Vertical Alignment
S-PVA - Super Patterned Vertical Alignment.

TFT is the most common today, and LCD is accepted as being TFT-LCD. Usually you only see a differentiation if it's one of the other technologies. The other types all have their advantages and disadvantages, but TFT is the cheapest to manufacture today.

For your eyes, you want an LCD. LCD's are on, and change when they change vs. a CRT which has a refresh rate. In a CRT, the phosphorus is charged and glows, but then dims very quickly. The refresh recharges it, but there is a dimming and brightening affect. The higher the refresh rate, the less noticable it is to you.

Within an LCD, if cost is no object, you want an IPS (better) or S-PVA (best). They will have the highest contrast ratios and brightest screens. Be prepared to pay, and pay well for this luxury though.

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how do you fix stuck lines on an LCD computer monitor?

Q. I have a 19 inch LCD monitor that has pink, cyan, and yellow lines going vertically down the monitor. there are so far 6 lines.

A. Time for a new screen...

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How do I use my lcd monitor as a tv with no pc?

Q. I would like to use an extra LCD monitor as a tv what do I need, I will not be using it with a pc. I also need sound.

A. U either need a VGA cabel or S Video cabel

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What is the difference between LCD TV and LCD monitor?

Q. I want to purchase a LCD TV/LCD Monitor for my PC. Which should I purchase - LCD TV or LCD monitor. Is LCD TV harmful for eyes as compared to LCD Monitor? Which is the best one LCD TV or LCD Monitor?

A. A LCD MONITOR does not have a built in tuner...

That's the ONLY difference between the same model...

They are great if you know you'll be connected to Satellite or Cable and using their HD Set top boxes for the next 10 - 15 years.

If you're unsure, get the LCD TV.
If it was harmful to the eyes, do you think they would be allowed to sell it?

You can test a LCD TVat this site
http://test-lcd-tv.blogspot.com/


Hope this help,

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