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To wide-screen or not to wide-screen
lanux128:
i froogled for dvi cables and it doesn't seem that expensive.. maybe i should get one for better viewing quality..
tomos:
I have a friend that bought a 21.4" Samsung with 3000:1 contrast ratio. I'm not sure why he needed it (suspect he doesn't) but I'm gathering from people's choices here that 800:1 (which is a lot cheaper where I am) would be just fine for normal usage?-Darwin (November 05, 2007, 07:25 PM)
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I was looking at a catalogue & some advertising/junk mail yesterday.
I was suprised even in the catalogue for some screens they were saying
Kontrast (dyn.) 3000:1
others then were listed without the dynamic bit - (are they using the same word in english - I think so)
Read somewhere here lately someone saying dynamic contrast wasnt worth much...?
& that the actual contrast much more important
Unfortunately they often dont say what the actual contrast is
which means you've got to go research
There was a thread lately (name?) where (nudone, I think) was saying go for 1000:1 if you can :-\
f0dder:
Also keep in mind that a DVI output can be converted to VGA/D-SUB, but not the other way around (well, perhaps with some expensive peripheral, but...).
Ralf Maximus:
i froogled for dvi cables and it doesn't seem that expensive.. maybe i should get one for better viewing quality..
-lanux128 (November 06, 2007, 01:16 AM)
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If both your video card and monitor support DVI -- YES. It makes a tremendous difference. Go for it.
Tekzel:
I am in the pro-widescreen camp, firmly. I replaced my CRTs a while back with a couple of Mag 19" widescreen LCDs and have never looked back. I have yet to find a scenario where I would prefer a 4:3 display, I dont really play older games and the games I have played to date all support the native 1440x900 resolution of my screen. I will never use a 4:3 again. I also like the Mag because it has 3 inputs, 1 DVI that goes to my computer and 2x VGA that one of which goes to my Xbox 360. I plan on trying to find a VGA adapter for my PS2 and hooking it up to my third input! :)
F0dder, I am curious about the comment you made where you felt the 4:3 display is better for coding. I couldn't disagree more, and I am curious what your reasoning is.
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