I am after a new monitor but cant decide on a 19" or 21". now i dont really need a 21" but if i am going to get one it is going to last me another 5-6 years.
LLyama ones seem to be the best at the moment. does anybody have any views on wats good and not? i would appreciate it as going from a 17" to either a 19 or 21" is going to be costly.
19" about £300
21" about £500
Help me decide on 19 or 21" aswell please
Cheers Smite
i got a 21" screen and i think its better with games cos everything is so big! and it makes it fill more real cos there is so much going on... (if you see what i mean)
Might as well go for a 21" i say :D... if you got £500 you wana spend
oh ya btw i allways used Flatron and Taxan..never had any probs
If you can have a big one, get a big one. Big one's are best. Samsung Syncmasters are good.
I have a Nokia 446 Pro 19" and it is my best buy ever. I have a sony 19" trinitron at work that is really good.
I suggest you to buy a 19" and buy the more expensive model, it is better than buying a cheaper 21".
Here is a review of some CRTs
http://www4.tomshardware.com/display/02q1/...0319/index.html (http://www4.tomshardware.com/display/02q1/020319/index.html)
And by the way it is iiyama ... LLAMA :)
If you go big make sure you've got a really deep desk or your keyboard will be on your lap. :lol:
I have just converted the smallest room in my NEW house into my office with wood floor and wall to wall desk (that isnt hard seeing as the room is about 2 M²) from IKEA with a nice rounded corner section but it is quite deep to the corner and i am used to the monitor being closer (dont say move the monitor closer)
Keep the debate going the more people i find with 19 - 21" who can give their oppinions the better.
lliama r very good monitors, i personally would go 4 the 19" as 21" is far to big to cart around to lans, im still using my first ever monitor, and its 15" so i really need a new 1 as well but i cant afford it.
QuoteIf you go big make sure you've got a really deep desk or your keyboard will be on your lap. :lol:
In which case why not think about going flat panel? LCDs are pretty good these days (so speaks a satisifed user of an 18.1" LCD monitor :lol: )
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Thought about that but i wasnt impressed with the refresh rate fo yours.
It did look very good but not when the action heated up
Best get one to match the size of your Dick - i.e 2 inches , i think pocket monitors come that size.
Afterall your going to have to get it in the back of your toyota, carry it across the car park and into the Lan venue - only you know what a weedy tart you are :lol:
Love & kisses
xxxxxx
I think 21" is too big for games..... you just cant concentrate on the WHOLE screen.... some feker can creap up from the right while your looking to the left of the screen.... :lol:
I play on a 19" mon at work and thats about right.
BTW my home monitor is dead.... TANGO. My other monitor is too dark on the games pc... why? I thought a monitor was a monitor... its ok on my other pc.
I've been using a 21" Iiyama monitor for about 4 years. I wouldn't have anything else..
Also, you're right about LCD's refreash rates being crap. I wouldn't touch them for gaming. Besides the good ones are huge donnaros and even then you're not going to get the quality you have with a decent CRT.
I would happily purchase another Iiyama if and when this one craps out but it's still going strong. Also, I worked for an ad/design agency not too long ago and they swore by those monitors (funny how these things can be so big yet go missing during an office move?? 8) )
I know that ppl in the newsaper industry (yes I know they have MAC) use Radius CRT monitors. They are supposed to have great colour balance. I don't know if they work on PCs though.
Squirrell U R A Bitch :lol:
Funny one though
QuoteThought about that but i wasnt impressed with the refresh rate fo yours.
It did look very good but not when the action heated up
/me appears very hurt... :cry: ....but then I would say that wouldn't I? You can have another drool at the panel at the LAN next month Smite ;-) Anyway, let me take issue with what you said - I'll try to be as impartial as a wounded animal can be, OK? Grrrrrr.... 8O
Refresh rate is not a solid or good basis way to compare and judge LCD panels against CRT monitors, as the refresh on CRT & LCD is way different - apples and oranges etc. What you do get on an LCD panel being driven by DVI is a more stable and much less tiring on the eyes image. You only have to worry about LCD refresh rates being lower if you are one of the 1 in a million people that are worried by flicker from a 60Hz TV. If you can watch TV and not get annoyed by a flickering screen then a good LCD panel will do you just fine - an LCD monitor refreshing at 75Hz+ will not hurt you at all - and your eyes won't be able to tell the difference anyway, other than they won't feel anywhere near as tired at the end of your gaming.
Yes, lack of contrast was a problem on earlier LCD panels (they had trouble doing 'real black'), but as you play CS with the gamma up anyway then this is a moot point (unless you actually want to pay for those night vision goggles!). Current LCD panels have no probs with black.
'Pixel' size is slightly finer on a CRT as well, but I happily run mine at 1280 x 1024 and have no problems - many people won't be running at that level on their CRT! In any case, most people run CS at a lower resolution than their monitor can run at anyway......
Now I know that somewhere out there is someone just gagging to say 'Aaah, but the slower refresh of an LCD is de facto the same thing as lagging and I'll get killed more often because of the slow refresh'. Well, I'm sorry to disappoint whoever you are but the difference in refresh rate equates to a maximum of 0.003 seconds, and the average reaction time of a highly trained razor sharp lightning quick better than Frenzy reaction-whore is about 0.200 seconds. So, I'll take a wild guess and say that it wasn't the 0.003 difference in refresh that killed you - you're just a crap player :wink:
So, I got all that off me chest. I feel better at last. And I'm glad Smite, that at the last LAN I provided you with so much leisure time by killing you REAL early on in each round so that you could gawp at people's monitors :lol:
See you on Homer!
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Jeez, you throw out a little ground bait and the fish just stop biting....... :lol:
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QuoteJeez, you throw out a little ground bait and the fish just stop biting....... :lol:
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LCD Sux0rz!
But the slower refresh of an LCD is de facto the same thing as lagging, and I get killed more often because of the slow refresh.
The fact that i don't actually have an LCD is neither here nor there, but there must be some reason why i always die so quickly...
i haven't ventured an opinion yet as i don't know that much about monitors, only that like breasts, i prefer them as big as possible - but not so big that i can't fit in the same room.
QuoteLike breasts, i prefer them as big as possible - but not so big that i can't fit in the same room.
Gawd Eggsy, what boody size are your rooms? 8O
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Well i am glad that i posted a comment about your monitor now as it seems you really needed to get something off your chest wether it be LCD's or just hair :D
I would really like to get an LCD monitor but i have heard so many bad things concerning them, i have to admit that it was some time ago and if you remember i was very impressed with the way your loverly 18" looked (snigger snigger)
All TANGO licking aside :twisted: i am still unsure as what to buy it is a lot of money and it isnt like you can return it and say sorry i dont like it can i try another one nice Mr. Computer man
What i could do with is someone who has used or had all 3 (19-21" CRT and 18-19" LCD)
Please post your comments on a small brown paper bag which has been filled with your excrement and send it to secretsquirrel@deadmen.co.uk
Thankyou Smite
rotfl - nice one Smite... :lol:
Please remind me to have many beers with you at the LAN....
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I've got a 17" Samsung Syncmaster with a 0.23 dot pitch, it rocks!
The only decent LCD screen i've seen is the one that comes with an iMac, other than that I haven't seen any really good ones.
QuotePlease post your comments on a small brown paper bag which has been filled with your excrement and send it to secretsquirrel@deadmen.co.uk
Thankyou Smite
Ooooooerrrrrrrr presents for me - how thoughtful of you Smitey.Dont worry i'll share it all out with you at the Lan
Hey Smitey.
What about one of these:
http://www.panoramtech.com/products/pv290.html (http://www.panoramtech.com/products/pv290.html)
We've just ordered 50 for work. :D
QuoteHey Smitey.
What about one of these:
http://www.panoramtech.com/products/pv290.html (http://www.panoramtech.com/products/pv290.html)
We've just ordered 50 for work. :D
I thought you worked for BT, not NASA!!
No wonder they can't afford to roll out broadband!! :x
If one of them appears in your back room, I swear I'll......
You may want to have a look here Smitey
http://www.monitorwarehouse.co.uk (http://www.monitorwarehouse.co.uk)
Looks like they have some deals on end of line stuff.
Cheers Gandy nice site.
Oldie ill have 2 Please :D
Sheepy already got a mitsubishi pro 710 17" and nice it is too but not nice enough.
Squirrel No problem
I think i have decided on a 21" as it is not as deep as i thought at the back (i have looked at one at work) and i would end up wanting one in a few years anyway, so i have done 2 jumps to save money (thast my reason to the missus so dont say anything sssshhh)
And as u can see below my 17" looks a little lost in my new office
(http://www.smitethee.co.uk/images/monitor.jpg)
I'll post a piccy of my office laters :D
Clean desk = dirty mind. :roll:
I daren't show you a picture of my desk. What a tip :D
Smite you sad git. What you going to do for an encore - put up a picture of the contents of your fridge :)
I've suddenly lost the will to live 8)
No a naked picture of your missus :twisted: Want one 8O
QuoteNo a naked picture of your missus :twisted: Want one 8O
I've posted all the ones I have here: www.fat'olcows.com :P
QuoteNo a naked picture of your missus Want one
How about a picture of his naked missus in smite's fridge? :P
Not wishing to interrupt your obviously highly intelligent line of conversation, but ive also got a 19" Samsung syncmaster and its been spot on. Dont buy a mitsubishi cause Gandys got one, cant think of any other reason other than that. Oh yeah if you want to see Gandy explode at the lan put a fingerprint on his screen :x :x :x :x he goes a funny red colour and shakes violently for about two days.
Greasy fingers primed and ready for nasty finger prints at LAN......i think i can manage to make "Donkeycheesegrater" Diagonally across his screen :D :D
That many fingerprints should hospitalize him for about a week. Just make sure he has unloaded his beer from the car first. :beer:
(http://www.this-sucks.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/new_microwave.gif)
rotfl :lol: :lol:
Hehehe Smite......your still are the worlds biggest Tart :)
BTW Ninja check your link - its not broke - we wouldn't want your punters to be disapointed :P
And this is the thanks i get for trying to help you chose a monitor.It almost stops me being a good samaritan...........but not quite 8)
Well i have ordered my new monitor...
A Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070u in black
So i now have a mitsubishi pro 710 17" up for grabs it is in excellent condition.
hey smite how much.im still using my 7 year old ECOscan 15" and its a little bit 2 small.
My monitor is not good :-)
You can buy it for only 2/3 the price as only 2 guns work :-)
That's enough to shoot the screen in the back...
-O
Hehe.. The TK jokes just keep on coming. :twisted:
Sheepy make me an offer (not a stupid one) and ill let you know
Send me a PM
Finally the monitor turns up.
I ended up with a mitsubishi Diamond plus 230sb in black :D
Doesnt look that different on picture but i assure you it is taking some getting used to...im struggling with CS on it at the moment so ill be back when my head stops hurting
(http://www.smitethee.co.uk/images/monitor.jpg)
(http://www.smitethee.co.uk/images/monitor2.jpg)
and yes the front is Silver but the rest is Black ...matches the keyboard though
With all the change that has gone on in your life, just make sure that next time you answer the phone you don't put a can of Pepsi in your ear OK? :lol:
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ROFL nice
Your desk is far to tidy! Did you sweep all your crap onto the floor? My desk is a bombsite, I have two monitors both 17" (to match penis size, (of pet doberman) !) a laptop with docking station, two keyboards and 6 beermats to line up the nights refreshments on. I really need one of these large leather seats that massage your whole back and have arm rests for fitting keyboard and mouse to 8) £450 in debenhams!
I just read 4 pages of your post and was about to make my recommendation when I got to the end and you'd bought one! But here you go anyway. I have crap hand to eye co-ord so I go for a smaller monitor and 800x600 res to save me having to shift the mouse around too much. I tried a 19" and my mouse hand was carried off with an injury due to excessive use (on the mouse of course). So I go for small screen, good picture quality, open GL, and 800x600 res.
Nice office though, and we have the same speakers, groovy!