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22 inches, 5 ms response, for less than $500
Subject: Displays | October 26, 2006 - 02:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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MODTHEBOX reviews an economical display from Samsung, the SyncMaster 225BW TFT-LCD. With a maximum
resolution of 1680 x 1050 and pixel pitch of 0.282 mm plus a contrast
ratio of 700:1 this mid range monitor offers a good deal. Drop by for more info.
"I had good results with the 225BW using every day applications for web development, web surfing, e-mail and word processing.
What big eyes you have
Subject: Displays | October 20, 2006 - 06:12 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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... which is something you are likely to develop watching the Optoma Bigvizion HDBV3100. Digital Trends reviews this expensive wall mounted DLP TV. This display is compatible with just about every format on the planet, including 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and as far as inputs go, it has VGA, S-Video, Composite, 3 HDMI inputs, HDMI to and from receiver, HDMI to display, Component YPbPrand a lot more.
"A 100-inch TV is not for everybody.
Viewsonic's non Multi-functional display
Subject: Displays | October 3, 2006 - 05:52 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Viewsonic's VP2330wb is a monitor, plain and simple. No HDTV connectors, no S-Video, no speakers, just a well designed 23" TFT type LCD. It boasts an 8ms grey to grey response time, 250-nit brightness, 800:1 contrast ratio and .258mm dot pitch, which DriverHeaven has found to be accurate, and not just a boast. Read more about it in their full review.
Samsung's 244T, the monitor that thinks it's a TV
Subject: Displays | September 21, 2006 - 11:56 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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With an 16ms grey to grey response time, the Samsung 244T might not seem like the best monitor for gaming and action movies, but at 24 inches viewable it deserves a little slack. Bona Fire Reviews can show you a lot more about it, including a good idea how big it is, by measuring the screen in CDs.
"Last month we had the chance to review one of Samsung's largest LCD display's with their 24" 244T monitor. The 244T was a very good
performer and quite enjoyable to review.
24" widescreen LCD that knows a few tricks
Subject: Displays | August 17, 2006 - 01:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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BFR reviews the Samsung SyncMaster 244T 24" WUXGA LCD. In addition to the DVI and analog inputs you would expect, it also accepts component, CVSB, and S-Video. Even more uncommon, this display can do Picture In Picture, and Picture Beside Picture.
Now that's some sweet screen real estate
Subject: Displays | August 11, 2006 - 03:26 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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22 inches of HCDP compliant, 5ms widescreen goodness. BCC Hardware has their hands on a very attractive HD LCD from Samsung.
Hot Deal: 19" LCD Monitor for $114.99!
Subject: Displays | July 31, 2006 - 01:04 PM | Ryan Shrout
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Looking for a great deal on a new monitor? This 19" LCD with a 1280x1024 resolution is on sale for $115 after mail-in rebate at Newegg!
All it's missing is a cup holder
Subject: Displays | July 27, 2006 - 12:28 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Hardware Zone reviews the multi-talented ASUS PW201 Widescreen LCD monitor. Take a good look at this 8ms reponse 20" widescreen LCD panel runnuing a native resolution of 1680*1050.
"It's hard to imagine an LCD monitor that provides more than just visual functions in an aesthetically
pleasing package that boasts a jaw-dropping screen size, quick gray-to-gray response time, a built-in
camera, speakers, and a whole range of connectors.
Affordable Widescreen from ViewSonic
Subject: Displays | July 13, 2006 - 12:07 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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About $350 seems a reasonable price for a 20.1" widescreen LCD. When you add in 8ms response time, a (typical) 800:1 contrast ratio, 176 degree viewing angle and fullscreen at 1680 x 1050 resolution, it sounds even better. Get the full review of ViewSonic's VX2025 at A1-Electronics.
Dell's 19 inch monitor (system sold seperately)
Subject: Displays | June 28, 2006 - 12:06 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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You can buy a monitor from Dell, and still get the support you would get from buying a whole system, which makes this monitor handy for those you know who can break anything. Techgage has a full review of the 19" UltraSharp 1907FP LCD Monitor, with 8ms response, so drop by for a peek.
It's 3D ... but pretty small
Subject: Displays | June 8, 2006 - 01:50 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Samsung has just presented what they call the first OLED 3D screen. It's only 4.3 inches, and hopefully it will scale upwards as quickly as CPUs scale downwards. Get a peek at DigiTimes before they consign the article to their archives.
Gaming on a widescreen?
Subject: Displays | May 30, 2006 - 12:02 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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UK Gamer puts aside their big, low reponse time gaming LCD to try out Viewsonic's VA2012w 20.1" Widescreen Monitor. With dual and triple head capable displays, and enormous sized monitors out there, is this 20.1" widescreen with 8ms reponse time a good cheap alternative?
An iMac lookalike that isn't an Mac
Subject: Displays | April 24, 2006 - 03:57 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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CoolTechZone spotted a very interesting merger of a TV and a PC. The QuaNext from Quataris is a 19 LCD TV and tuner with an Intel Pentium 4 Prescott, an Intel 915GL chipset, a 2GBs of RAM, plus about 200Gb of storage ... and it runs on Linux.
It is time to go HD, but which HDTV type to choose?
Subject: Displays | April 12, 2006 - 03:49 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Digital Grabber revisits the HDTV market, now that the prices are more or less in line with non-HD TVs. Reading this guide should help you along the road of buying a new HDTV, and will give you some defense against the sales patter of staff at your favorite electronics store.
Ask more from your monitor
Subject: Displays | April 7, 2006 - 04:54 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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CoolTechZone reviews the Philips 190G6FB LCD Panel. While it may be sold as a monitor, it is much more. 4 built in speakers, a TV tuner, plugs for just about any connectors and even USB ports make this a review you have to see. Don't forget the 8ms response either!
37" of Widescreen HD
Subject: Displays | April 4, 2006 - 03:59 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Sceptre has struck again, with one of the biggest HD LCD's you can get on the market. Read the full review at HotHardware to get an idea how much screen real estate is available on this beast.
21.3" LCD with a split personality
Subject: Displays | March 23, 2006 - 02:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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With a quick response rate, multiple inputs and the ability to split the screen, the Samsung SyncMaster 214T is an interesting monitor. With it's odd size it may seem an unlikely choice, but read the full Bona Fide Review before you decide.
"The Samsung SyncMaster 214T is Samsung's latest 21.3" LCD display and is currently listed at an
online price of around $670USD. The 214T features a gamer-friendly1600x1200 resolution, 178
degree viewing angle, and a quick 8ms Gray-to-Gray response time.
This monitor knows a few tricks
Subject: Displays | March 8, 2006 - 06:03 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Tech Zone reivews Samsung's new SyncMaster 910MP multifunction panel. Not only a respectable gaming LCD, it's an HDTV, and more. Check it out before you buy another monitor or TV.
"The Samsung SyncMaster 910MP is a multifunction 19" LCD panel. This display combines such
features as a TV Tuner, IR Remote, Secondary Inputs, and HDTV compatibility. All these features
are crammed into a monitor that has a 8ms pixel response time, providing for excellent desktop PC
and gaming performance.
Faster than a speeding CRT
Subject: Displays | February 28, 2006 - 03:50 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Hot Hardware has grabbed a hold of a gamer's LCD from ASUS, the PM17TU. It is a 17' LCD monitor with built in speakers and a 3ms response time. Although limited to 4:3 ratio, which makes it less than perfect for DVD movies, the complete lack of ghosting makes it a great, and inexpensive monitor for those just wanting to game.
'…the LCD industry has made great progress in the realms of gaming and motion video.
Widescreen not supported ... I don't think so.
Subject: Displays | February 13, 2006 - 01:57 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Just becuse a game refuses to accept a proper widescreen resolution, doesn't mean you can't play them that way. Widescreen Gamer has put together a guide on getting games to play in wide screen, whether they like it or not. No word on a fix for the HDCP support, a problem highlighted by the first link below (thanks PaternityTest!).
"Now that quality has gone up, and prices have gone down, more and more gamers are buying their
first LCD displays these days.
