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Sharp 32" Aquos or Samsung 30" 305T.
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I've used both of these LCDs and it depends on two essential questions:
1. Will you be using the LCD for anything other than PC-use (e.g. HDTV, console gaming)?
2. Do you have a high enough spec PC to run games over 1920x1080?
- If your answer is 'yes' to question one, you want to get the Sharp Aquos LC32-GP3U
- If your answer is 'yes' to question two, but 'no' to one, get the Samsung 305T
If your answer is 'yes' to both, I'd still say go with the Sharp. Even with my high-spec, dual 8800 gtx SLI machine, I find 1920x1080 to be the happy medium between performance and eye-candy. I also appreciate the crazy amount of connections, higher contrast ratio, and additional 2" on my GP3U.
1. No
2. Yes -- Wolfdale w/ 8800gtx, Vista 64b with 8gb ram.
Isn't running the 30" at 1600p overkill? Do any games even support that resolution?
How's the 305t run at 1600x1200? Is there a performance/quality loss running the OS at 1600p and apps at 1200p?
What has the larger screen area? Any scaling issues with the Sharp?
It sounds like you are telling me to get the 305T, while recommending the Sharp. And the Sharp looks better, it's just that 1080p seems closer to 1280x1024 than 1600x1200 and I can't stand 1280x1024. I wish I could demo them both so I could see, before I spend $1300. The 305t is also a much older screen...
I recently purchased a killer laptop from Gateway, so I'll be able to use that for the majority of my browsing. :/
2. Yes -- Wolfdale w/ 8800gtx, Vista 64b with 8gb ram.
Isn't running the 30" at 1600p overkill? Do any games even support that resolution?
How's the 305t run at 1600x1200? Is there a performance/quality loss running the OS at 1600p and apps at 1200p?
What has the larger screen area? Any scaling issues with the Sharp?
It sounds like you are telling me to get the 305T, while recommending the Sharp. And the Sharp looks better, it's just that 1080p seems closer to 1280x1024 than 1600x1200 and I can't stand 1280x1024. I wish I could demo them both so I could see, before I spend $1300. The 305t is also a much older screen...
I recently purchased a killer laptop from Gateway, so I'll be able to use that for the majority of my browsing. :/
Another factor to consider is glare. The Sharp LCD has a glossy-type screen whereas the Samsung is matte. I say go for the 305T since you're only interested in using it for your PC. All of the Sharp's extra inputs/features will be wasted. Current and future games support the 305T's higher resolution.
Now the hard part is going to be finding a 305T in stock at a reputable vendor. I don't want to buy a monitor from a random vendor because of potential dead pixels, crappy customer service, mis-use of credit card information, and mishandling, or just plain old fraud.
Newegg had them in stock this morning and now they're sold out.
Newegg had them in stock this morning and now they're sold out.
I have a Sharp LC-32D62U sitting in front of me and can assure you that it has a matte screen. I also have an LC-52D64U in my tv room and it also has a matte screen.
One bonus with going for the Sharp tv over the Samsung monitor, is that the black levels will be better.
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I would get the Sharp 32" 1080P. If it's 1080P, that's good enuff for me. Hehe. This is enough for PS3 and Blue Ray movies and PC gaming. I also like the fact it's bigger than the 30" LCD. The higher resolution on the 30", the only thing I would want out of that is for displaying high resolution photos.
Also look at 40 inch models, where you have more variety, and which are not necessarily more expensive...
Samsung is coming out with new models, so you might be able to get a deal on a 4065F, for example...
(Sharp also uses multi-pixel technology, which makes text slightly less clear when used as a monitor, though the GP3U, for example, is still a nice display...)
Samsung is coming out with new models, so you might be able to get a deal on a 4065F, for example...
(Sharp also uses multi-pixel technology, which makes text slightly less clear when used as a monitor, though the GP3U, for example, is still a nice display...)
Do you understand the definition of a matte screen? I'm typing this on my brother's new Sharp 32GP3 and can see my reflection as clear as a mirror. That's not possible with a matte screen.
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Different model numbers mean different screen types? NO WAI!
The 62U 1080P series that I have uses matte screens. They are not glossy in any way and I certainly don't get any reflection off this screen.
The larger 52" 64U that I have in my tv room is the same.
In fact, I'm surprised to hear that your brothers Sharp uses a glossy screen, up until now I didn't think Sharp was using anything beyond matte finished panels.
Now if you're talking about the bezel around the screen... then yes pretty well all of the sharps have a glossy finish which I think looks nice IMO.
This does not constitute a glossy screen though.
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The 32Gp3's I've seen at Fry's have matte screens. You can still get a reflection on a matte screen if there are lightsources behind you.
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No Sharp TVs have glossy screens, the bezels are glossy but the screens are matte.
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samsung has higher res., and the 305T+ (305T is discont.) c/w 112% CCFL
for movies and games, either is fine. i mean, its a tv and tv's are meant to watch movies
however, that resolution is really too low to do close up work on for things like text and such.
a 32 inch display should like 2500 lines or so going across at least.
I have a Planar 26 inch display at 1920x1200. it is fine at that. the most it could go is like 30 without bumping up the resolution.
This monitor is an H-IPS monitor (similar/same to a s-ips).
IPS monitors are superior to other monitors. all ips needs is LED backlighting and it would be perfect.
they also cost and assload
That's true, though the reflection would be very diffused and not nearly as defined like you would see on a glossy screen.
I don't have a 305T But I can compare The Sharp to my two 24" BenQ FP241WZ's.
- Due to the larger pixel pitch of the Sharp I have it placed about 1ft. further away from me than I had the BenQ's.
- Out of the box both screens looked awful and needed colour adjustment, with the Sharp needing sharpness adjustements among others.
- Once properly setup the Sharp looks fantastic! Just about everything looks better. The BenQ's by comparison look dull and lifeless and just can't seem to reproduce colour and black levels nearly as well.
- Text quality is a personal thing. Obviously it's tighter and smaller on the BenQ, but I generally like the larger size thats on the Sharp. And with the sharpness setting toned down, text looks very good on the 32".