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    It's time: a new monitor.

    I currently have a Samsung Syncmaster 225BW that is approaching 6 years of age. Yes, 225BW, not the widespread 226BW, although the specs are similar: 22", matte TN panel, CCFL backlight, 1680x1050. It's definitely not great in any particular aspect, but it was the first one I ever bought on my...
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    Display "overclocking"

    Today I stumbled on this trend of driving displays at more than their rated refresh rates, particularly linked to IPS displays of Korean manufacturers like Yamakasi etc. This kind of surprised me, because I've always lived under the assumption that LCDs can only be driven at specific fixed...
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    Looking for a budget display

    My sister wants a new monitor. I immediately recommended the HP ZR24w, which prompted questions such as "that thing is how large?!". It appears she isn't quite someone to appreciate the wonders of high-resolution S-IPS panels! In the end, she gave me the following criteria: - No more than...
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