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Need a lcd for college

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matrixfan0831

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Ok i need a thin monitor for college and i dont want to spend too much. But i know NOTHING about lcds or plasmas but i know lcd tends to be cheaper. So if anyone could explain the basics or give me a link to or a good deal id really appreciate it.
THX
 
The Samsing 710T is a very good monitor for a LCD. Answer some of these questions ok


How much do or can you spend?

How big of a Monitor do you want?

Do you play games?

How important is text quality?
 
I really dont care about size i mean 15 inch is fine id prefer more but oh well... im trying to keep it around 350 usd. Less is definitely better though.
 
I'm going to assume you're not gonna be all anal and demanding about your LCD's specs.

I'll describe some things you should take into account.

LCDs have a thing called native resolution. This is the resolution they look best at since their pixels can't change size, instead the pixels have to scale the image on the pixel.

LCDs also have a response time. This is the time it takes for a pixel on the display to change states. Typically, LCD monitors range from 30 ms to 12 ms on the newest, high end LCDs. It doesn't matter in most cases, but for stuff like fast motion (like some movies and games), it can cause an effect cause ghosting, which is the blurring of an image as the pixels can't change states fast enough.

One other thing I can think of at the top of my head is dead pixels. These are pixels on the LCD that are basically gone and won't work anymore.

Anyways, since you said you want to keep it cheap and don't care what kind of LCD, maybe this one?

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=24-002-223&DEPA=1

I just lug my CRTs to college...but that's just me.
 
The above monitor is a pretty good one. Same with the one I mentioned. I'd stray from newegg though regarding LCD's. Their dead pixel policy is only for 8 or more. Yes, you could say you're not satisfied with it, but then you have to pay shipping back, which for an LCD, could probably be an extra $20, which just adds to the cost. Also keep in mind that on newegg, that monitor only has a one year manufacturer's warranty, whereas MonitorsDirect has a three year warranty for parts and labor, and guarentees a 2-day free ship if it breaks. That's good service! Plus, their dead pixel policy is that if you see ANY, they replace it, no questions asked.
 
I agree with DMystikaLD - you should probably buy from Monitors Direct based on their policies and warranty. They charge a little more, but it's worth it.
 
First of all i want to say THANKS because im such a newb when it comes to lcds. And i do like that one from monitors direct but i have one question. It says native resolution does that mean max resolution? I want to be able to pump up my games to extreme resolutions like 1600x1200. And how bad is 25ms i mean will i definitely see a ghost or will it own be slightly noticeable?
Thanks again
 
You're not going to be able to get 1600x1200 unless you get a 20" I believe. I can only get 1280x1024 with my 17" LCD and no higher. I believe 19" can only 1280 as well. Sorry, but you're going to be looking at at least $700+ for an LCD monitor that can do 1600x1200. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm almost 100% posative that no 17" can do those resolutions, let alone a 15".

If you want to do those resolutions and still spend a low amount of cash, you're going to need to buy a CRT. Sorry.
 
There are no sub-19 inch LCDs with 1600x1200 resolution capabilities as far as I know. If you want an extreme resolution like that, you'll need to be looking to spend $700 - 900 for one, and it'll probably be 20 inches like DMystikaLD says. Any 17 inch LCD will probably have a 1280x1024 resolution max (and native), and a 15 inch will usually only be 1024x768 max (and native).

Also, in regards to ghosting. Some people perceive it a lot more than others. You could stare a 25 ms panel and not notice ghosting, whereas someone else can look at the same monitor and notice a lot of ghosting. For a better answer, you should go look at some LCDs up close and see if fast motion produces any noticeable ghosting to you.
 
LCD makers in Taiwan got too much inventory --- they are now selling 17" LCD monitors
at $260~$270/ea --- below the price of LCD panel $280. SO, watch and see the free fall
here in N. America soon.
 
Once again thx to everyone for teaching me the basics of lcds i will probably go with that fifteen inch recommended. But im going to go look at some lcds first to see how bad ghosting i see on a lcd w/ 25 m/s.

Thanks again
 
matrixfan0831 said:
Once again thx to everyone for teaching me the basics of lcds i will probably go with that fifteen inch recommended. But im going to go look at some lcds first to see how bad ghosting i see on a lcd w/ 25 m/s.

Thanks again
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Ghosting tends to be a matter of perception, as I notice almost none on my 19" 25ms lcd, but others will notice it even on a 16ms one and it drives them nuts.

I've seen some very nice 25ms 19" lcd's for $400. I think they had 2 on display at office depot the last time I was there.
 
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