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 Feb 13 2010, 09:27 PM
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Got monitor height question to ask...
looking for around a 19" or so...wide screen also can...but the total height from the top of the monitor must be below 34cm...cos i got another table on top of monitor for my razer makos... So know any that fits? |
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Mar 10 2010, 02:56 AM
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hmm due to space constraints, i have now reduced my choices to 2 LCDs.
1. Philips 191EL1, 18.5" wide, 1366x768, DVI input, RM389. 2. LG W2043s, 20" wide, 1600x900, RM400. im assuming the Philips is a better choice? plus the difference isnt that big but with the LG's higher native res stuff would look smaller rite. so getting the Philips is a better buy? |
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Mar 10 2010, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(lex @ Mar 10 2010, 12:29 PM) Depends on how much you are willing to spend. If money is no objection, then get Dell UltraSharp™ 2209WA (RM759) which is an IPS panel. yea i looked at an Acer, but even at 18.5" it sits higher than the rest. There's also... - Acer X203H 20" widescreen with DVI (RM399) - Acer P205H 20" widescreen with DVI (RM409) - AOC F19 18.5 widescreen with DVI (RM364) - Acer X193H 18.5" widescreen with DVI (RM378) - Benq G922HDL LED 18.5" widescreen with DVI (RM389)  so those 20" would probably sit higher too. just would like any comments on the Philips 191EL1 if any  |
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Mar 12 2010, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(lex @ Mar 10 2010, 12:29 PM) Depends on how much you are willing to spend. If money is no objection, then get Dell UltraSharp™ 2209WA (RM759) which is an IPS panel. i got one question on the acer monitors. There's also... - Acer X203H 20" widescreen with DVI (RM399) - Acer P205H 20" widescreen with DVI (RM409) - AOC F19 18.5 widescreen with DVI (RM364) - Acer X193H 18.5" widescreen with DVI (RM378) - Benq G922HDL LED 18.5" widescreen with DVI (RM389) how easy does it switch to 4:3 mode? i know philips is a one-touch affair, while LG needs to go thru the menu system up to 3 presses. so how bout the acer? |
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Mar 12 2010, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(dattebayo @ Mar 12 2010, 05:50 PM) Acer X-series is kinda user-unfriendly but the Philips LCDs also entry level, but one press only to 4:3 ratio.the front buttons are rigid, have to press using thumbs the menu navigation style is so unintuitive but considering it is for entry level segment, can't complain much lo makes its easier when watching movies or playing games that dont support wide screen. so means the Acer ones needs quite a few hard presses to get it to 4:3? maybe i should go find a store that has it on display, cos ALLIT i went to at ikano only have philips, benq, samsung and lg on display. |
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Mar 12 2010, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(dattebayo @ Mar 12 2010, 09:49 PM) u can't one press to do the same thing for Acer X-series, omg, 5-6 presses? wtf?in fact, it is 5-6 presses in total even switching the source from Analog to DVI-D also requires few navigations on the menu if u have the budget, stay away from Acer X-series im actually looking at 20" wide screens with dvi input. so the acer seems the best choice for now if not for that 5-6 presses. |
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Mar 14 2010, 02:26 AM
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is there an updated LG W2043s with DVI?
lg site seems to say so, thought before was only d-sub. http://www.lge.com/my/it-products/monitors...tors-W2043S.jsp |
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Mar 19 2010, 03:55 PM
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ok i finally narrowed my choice of a new monitor down to these 2.
1. philips 220E. 2. acer x223hq. both are 21.5" monitors and fits my requirements. now just wondering if i should wait for PCFAIR? i've never checked monitors before at PCFAIR so no idea wat kinda deals they usually give, so should i wait or just buy now? |
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Apr 18 2010, 12:33 AM
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ur a madman rite...
got sandpaper and file rite...  btw, the other day my 5yr old monitor died on me...so i went out and got acer x223hq...now if only i known it doesnt come with a dvi cable... |
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Apr 18 2010, 12:36 AM
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well another way if u dont want to remove / file away the monitor
is to stick up the sides with perhaps black acrylic tape so it evens the gap out? |
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Apr 18 2010, 12:41 AM
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go daiso can find acrylic tape for RM5
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Apr 19 2010, 12:31 PM
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 Acer X223hq fits just nicely under my other desk yea that other desk is curving due to the weight of the sub, but still got 5mm clearance. This post has been edited by Everdying: Apr 19 2010, 01:30 PM |
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Apr 19 2010, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(Shoot@M3 @ Apr 19 2010, 02:37 PM) Nice setups, its the razer mako.ur table top part reminds me of my table too.. hope my st2410 can clear on my side here if not prolly need to take off my top part or.. get new table my table already >5 years, getting cacat already btw, that woofer looks kewl! what brand and model is that? It's round! |
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Apr 25 2010, 08:50 PM
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my acer x223hq has some slight distortion sometimes when watching videos.
its about a 1cm band from left to right in the center of the screen. Still images is fine. No idea wat is causing it...wonder if i use a dvi cable if it would be ok... |
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Apr 25 2010, 09:53 PM
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if u mean going to 19" wide, its not worth it from 15" as the height is about the same...its just wider...and most will cost around RM350++.
at least with a 21.5" above its a significant upgrade, and it's 1080p HD resolution and roughly RM100 more only. |
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Apr 26 2010, 12:21 AM
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QUOTE(LemonBraders @ Apr 25 2010, 09:56 PM) i see. if im 2 get 2 get a full hd, does my gforce fx5200 able 2 support it? in that case then maybe not u can always run it at a lower res, but of cos it wont look nice and pointless buying something u wont use. if u still want to continue with ur 15" resolution of 1024x768 and maintain the same height / size etc, then 18.5" ones would be ok since they run at 1366x768 and are same height as 15". 19" and 20" wide screen ones should be at 1600x900 and maybe about 2-3cm taller. |
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May 1 2010, 03:39 PM
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watching SNSD in 1080p...ahhh...i knew there was a use for a HD monitor
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May 2 2010, 12:17 PM
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imo LCD monitors should be able to last quite long and dont produce that much heat.
i leave mine turned off for quite long everyday. whats more important is that u have a good power supply / cooling system, cos maybe your motherboard / processor / etc may not be able to handle that long if the current coming in isnt good. |
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May 6 2010, 05:57 PM
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QUOTE(cherroy @ May 6 2010, 05:54 PM) Frankly speaking, a lot of people being lured to Full HD marketing gimmick as well. thats why recently i d/l a few 1gb files which each are basically just 3min music videos of SNSD...i have to re-encode them to divx soon to save space The reason why I said so, is because a lot of people have a misconception that Full HD monitor has sharper and has better screen display. In real fact, if your source is not full HD resolution, there is little difference between a Full HD monitor with non-full HD monitor. As at that time (without Full HD source aka 1920 x1080), it is the panel quality matter the most. Want to utilise the HD, then you must have both, ie. monitor + source. |
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May 6 2010, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(sexualpower @ May 6 2010, 06:04 PM) i'm hungry for HD material now~ and I don't think compressing video files will get u better quality, unless it's variable bitrate setting as bitrate is the determinant for quality but not noticeable at some inactive screens~ depends what its encoded to.if 1gb for a 3min music file...then i wouldnt like to imagine the size of HD movies and how they would even publicly release them on physical formats playable on a entertainment system... |
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