[Pc_Support] Re: 20" monitors -- Check DealNews for regular special offers ...

[Bryan J. Smith]

On 10/5/06, Bryan J. Smith <thebs413 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Most 17-19" standard LCDs have a resolution of 1280x1024 (near 4:3).
> A few cheaper 17" standard LCDs, and all 15" LCDs, offer only 1024x768 (4:3).
> Most 20-21" widescreen LCDs have a resolution of 1680x1050 (16:10).
> Newer 19" widescreen LCDs have a resolution of 1440x900 (16:10).
>  ...
> First off, when you go LCD, you _want_ DVI.  That means a DVI output
> video card with a DVI input LCD panel.
>  ...
> 19" standard LCDs at 1280x1024 that start below $200.
> 19" or 20" widescreen LCDs at 1440x900 to 1680x1050 that start at $200.

Check DealNews for regular special offers.  I spent $199, $99 after
rebate, on my last 19" LCD acquisition.
http://dealnews.com/categories/Computer/Peripherals/Monitors/Flat-Panel-LCDs/76.html?showall=1

BTW, anything 25ms refresh rate or better refresh is fine for normal
desktop usage -- that's virtually everything today.  Anything 16ms or
better is definitely fine for movie watching or gaming, which is
almost everything today as well.