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Hey guys,
Just wondering if any of you have hook ups to get cheap computer moniters? Looking for a good quality 21''.
Damn moniters are so expensive! :(
A decent 21" is gonna cost you $1200... $1k if you're lucky.
You might want to consider a 19"(or even two) since they're half the price.
I see some for about 500 bucks, but I just dont know what kind of quality they are.
Stratus_Power
07-27-2002, 07:01 PM
sometimes Dell has some good deal on monitors that used to be leased out... like a week ago they like a whole bunch of 22 inch flat screen ( not LCD, but flat, using likethe sony tube or something) for sale for like 299.99.. very good deal, i almost bought one myself, but it was sold out by the time i found out about it and got an account set up
Originally posted by Evan
I see some for about 500 bucks, but I just dont know what kind of quality they are.
Considering a good 19" is in the 600's...
A cheap 21" monitor will look an awful lot worse than a cheap 19"
You don't want to skimp on your monitor - after all it's what you look at all the time.
boi-alien
07-27-2002, 07:59 PM
Originally posted by bol
You don't want to skimp on your monitor - after all it's what you look at all the time.
i totally agree with bol, your computer monitor is definitely something u wanna invest a little bit more into. you'll be looking at it all the time, if u cheap out, u'll end up being pissed all the time cause the picture quality isn't sharp, or u can't get it bright enough, and just a whole slew of problems. definitely get a good monitor you won't regret it.
Yeah, that's what I hear :) You get what you pay for. Heh :)
You might want to check out the Syncmaster 900NF or 955DF. They're pretty popular 19"ers. The 900 is $500 and the 955 is ~$400. As I mentioned above a good 21" is going to cost you at least $1000 (then again, I am a Sony monitor whore. The FD Trinitron cannot be beat!)
I have a 19'' Trinitron right now, but it came with my system. I am gonna build my own PC and want another Trinitron, but dont really know how much they go for :(
Originally posted by Evan
I have a 19'' Trinitron right now, but it came with my system. I am gonna build my own PC and want another Trinitron, but dont really know how much they go for :(
The G410R is about $620... 19" FD Trini. Oh yeah.
I'm probably going to get two of them :nut:
Ummm, That's it? Hook it up! :drool:
What colors do they come in?
Superesc
07-27-2002, 08:57 PM
Duel / Tri / Quad monitor set up is the only way to go. :thumbsup:
Originally posted by Evan
Ummm, That's it? Hook it up! :drool:
What colors do they come in?
That's the standard price at pretty much any where. Memory Express, FireStorm, etc.
They only come in white afaik.
Originally posted by Superesc
Duel / Tri / Quad monitor set up is the only way to go. :thumbsup:
Im not a high roller!
How about a 14 000 50 inch Plasma ? :D
Superesc
07-27-2002, 10:10 PM
haha its not that bad, 2x 17inch monitors is a lot of screen space already, and not too expensive to set up.
I am really into gaming. I at least want a 19 or 21 inch running 1024x768 or higher.
kenny
07-27-2002, 10:28 PM
1024x768 on a 21" monitor, what a waste! :) Pick up a pair of 19" monitors and go dual monitor. I got an older ViewSonic PF790 (19") its decent, but not the best... but I like it. I paid around $525 for it quite a while ago so its probably ~400 now.
Superesc
07-27-2002, 10:31 PM
yea I had a 21 inch (old old generation) a while back on my PC.. Playing Quake 3 on that thing was a bit .... overwhelming.. I get dizzy after 15 min....
but if you really want highroller style:
http://a1152.g.akamai.net/7/1152/51/f801230e4e7df2/www.apple.com/displays/acd23/images/top_03182002.jpg
imageine 4 of this !!!!!!!!
Kenny, I would go higher Res w/ a 21''. Flat screens are so nice! :)
I've never seen a dual moniter thing set up.
Superesc
07-27-2002, 10:46 PM
here's my 2x 17inch monitor set up at home... close to work, but at work I have 1x 17" and 1x 15"
http://www.superesc.com/temp/duelmonitor.jpg
How are the LG's treating you Calvin?
Superesc
07-27-2002, 10:49 PM
I love them, No Tension lines!!!!!!!! they bug the hell out of me at work!!! (viewsonic have tension lines.....)
Originally posted by Superesc
I love them, No Tension lines!!!!!!!! they bug the hell out of me at work!!! (viewsonic have tension lines.....)
I don't mind the lines that much. I used to have a 21" and 17" FD Trini and on the 21" they were barely noticable, the 17" annoyed me though since it was so much smaller :p
I want a couple of 18" LCD's pretty bad. THe apple 22" is pretty amazing too. I haven't seen any other display in person that looked better.
kenny
07-27-2002, 10:51 PM
I'm used to the tension lines had em on my 17" and now my 19". Next monitor I upgrade to will probably be an LCD screen. They're still too bling.
Originally posted by kenny
I'm used to the tension lines had em on my 17" and now my 19". Next monitor I upgrade to will probably be an LCD screen. They're still too bling.
No kidding, unless you get a 15" that is :rofl:
I want a flat screen, but they are so freaking expensive. Maybe in a couple months.
That setup looks nice, I might have to go with two 19'' or one 19'' and one 17'' ;)
Originally posted by Evan
or one 19'' and one 17'' ;)
I did that for half a year. It's not bad but when you mismatch monitors running different resolutions it screws things up. You have to run the same refresh rates as well, and hopefully the 17 can match the 19. Otherwise you'll get interference and the monitors will shake.
Superesc
07-27-2002, 11:02 PM
yea I think its more of a concern for PC.. I don't like my 17 with 15 at work, you get use to it after a while... hmmmm its been 4 years of that already....
Ahhh, good point. Maybe I will just stick with a 19'' and upgrade after. :D
silvercivicsir
07-28-2002, 12:42 AM
I went from a 14 to 21 almost 4 years ago and DON't regret it for a minute althought it cost me almost 2 grand for the monitor, it's work perfectly since and saved me cash. since i didn't have to go to 17 then 19 then 21. considering it's 4 years now, and 21 is still one of the biggest you can get, I say the best you can afford. be it a 19 or 21, you don't want a cheap 21.
Originally posted by silvercivicsir
I went from a 14 to 21 almost 4 years ago and DON't regret it for a minute althought it cost me almost 2 grand for the monitor, it's work perfectly since and saved me cash. since i didn't have to go to 17 then 19 then 21. considering it's 4 years now, and 21 is still one of the biggest you can get, I say the best you can afford. be it a 19 or 21, you don't want a cheap 21.
You can get 24 inch now.
Then all the higher ones are Plasma (50 inch)
gpomp
07-28-2002, 07:58 PM
Wow, all you high rollers with big monitors.:drool: I'm using a POS Compaq 14" right now...
exr90
07-28-2002, 09:44 PM
i'm using a 17" NEC, it has awesome picture
and only 230$+tax
redline
07-28-2002, 10:24 PM
I have a 19" samsung at home and i buy samsung for work and they are great monitors! We have some 17" samsungs at work that are 6+ years old and still going strong. Which is better then alot of the more expensive monitors i have bought!
Redline, how much ya shell out for that?
I found a Samsung for 200 bucks! (19 inch).
But I dont know about the quality ;)
redline
07-28-2002, 11:06 PM
I bought my one for home about 3 years ago and paid $500 it is a 950p.
And i buy top of the line samsungs at work and the are about $450 for the NF series one i buy.
Do you have a model number for that monitor?
Yeah, sure. Looking it up right now.
Here it is:
http://specs.emscomputing.com/cgi-bin/specs/specs.asp?pid="789519"&sid="3d44cd040031d5aa274341de46f00642"&price="$131.00"
About 206 Canadian (Free shipping!) :)
Copy and paste into browser. The link gets cut off :(
Hey, I was wondering what you need to set up your dual monitors?
I'm sure my video card supports it. I've got two 17" monitors, one's a flat screen and the other one is the normal looking screen.
Do I need some kind of adapter? That has 2 ends to go into the 2 monitors and the other end to go into the tower? If so, where can I purchase one?
redline
07-29-2002, 08:12 AM
Originally posted by defekt1
Hey, I was wondering what you need to set up your dual monitors?
I'm sure my video card supports it. I've got two 17" monitors, one's a flat screen and the other one is the normal looking screen.
Do I need some kind of adapter? That has 2 ends to go into the 2 monitors and the other end to go into the tower? If so, where can I purchase one?
you need nt4+ and a video card with two ports or two video cards
redline
07-29-2002, 08:22 AM
Originally posted by Evan
Yeah, sure. Looking it up right now.
Here it is:
http://specs.emscomputing.com/cgi-bin/specs/specs.asp?pid="789519"&sid="3d44cd040031d5aa274341de46f00642"&price="$131.00"
About 206 Canadian (Free shipping!) :)
that monitor is alright but has not been made for a few years and that is why it is so cheap.
i think that you would be better off with a 955df
http://www.memoryexpress.net/Monitors.php $385 at memory express
Superesc
07-29-2002, 08:29 AM
hmmm you have to have win NT4+?? not even XP???
with mac, all you have to do is plugin another PCI card and WAM! you got 2 monitor... (plugin in more for more monitor. max 4)
boi-alien
07-29-2002, 09:44 AM
Originally posted by kenny
1024x768 on a 21" monitor, what a waste! :) Pick up a pair of 19" monitors and go dual monitor. I got an older ViewSonic PF790 (19") its decent, but not the best... but I like it. I paid around $525 for it quite a while ago so its probably ~400 now.
this is comming from a guy that drives an slk 32 AMG
redline
07-29-2002, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by Superesc
hmmm you have to have win NT4+?? not even XP???
with mac, all you have to do is plugin another PCI card and WAM! you got 2 monitor... (plugin in more for more monitor. max 4)
sorry NT, 2000, or XP in NT you need special drivers and 2000 and XP it should be plug and prey
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