Tft Displays

[Gandalf]

Hitachi TFT

I'm looking at getting this product. The version with speakers got a PC Zone Essential listing in their hardware section and the thing that makes it great for games is the 12ms response.

Has anyone seen it in action or can recommend a better?

[TeaLeaf]

I've not seen it, but the specs look good G.

TL.

[Dr Sadako]

12ms is the best avail atm. Check Toms Hardware Guide for more info.

[Gandalf]

cool, fine praise indeed from the master of TFT's

I think I'll order it then. Hopefully it'll stop these nasty headaches I get when sat infront of the screen for hours on end.

[Penfold]

I too am in the market for a flat screen for gaming.

I'll take a look at that one.

I guess a machine like that will be fine for BF1942 and CS etc? I heard something about ghosting or something similar anyone heard about that?

Gandalf, I'd be interesting in hearing what you think of it. I would be temepted to go for that model but with the built-inspeakers ?

Thanks

PEN

[Gandalf]

I don't need the speakers. I either use headphones or the 5.1 speakers that I have. The creative ones, can't remember what model but they sound good.

Anyway, the the one without the speakers is £20 cheaper.

[Penfold]

Yeah looking at it I think you're right the speakers look kack.

still be Be interested in what u think though.........

The other one I saw and liked was the Hercules ProphetView 920 Pro 17" LCD Monitor .

http://pcloaded.co.uk/details-2840-17-herc...rcules-pro.html

Although I have seen it for £250.

PEN

[OldBloke]

I can really recommend the LG Flatron L1710B

[Gandalf]

too late! hitachi ordered

[Gandalf]

1 more question, it comes with a DVI cable, is it worth replacing with a decent one? I'm also into hi-fi and the first thing you do when you get a new bit of kit is to throw the cables that come with it in the bin and buy decent ones. Which is why I ask.

[Penfold]

Could those in the know please tell me whether they think this model would be suitable for gaming?

http://www.digit-life.com/articles/hercules920/

Should one really go for the DVI out or will an analgoue one be fine for my needs?

Many thanks

PEN

[TeaLeaf]

Originally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Sep 8 2003, 07:06 PM
Could those in the know please tell me whether they think this model would be suitable for gaming?

http://www.digit-life.com/articles/hercules920/

Should one really go for the DVI out or will an analgoue one be fine for my needs?

Many thanks

PEN

DVI is a must for a TFT.  There is a *significant* improvement in signal and picture quality.  As for the cables that ship with the TFT monitors, I've found them more than good enough for each of the TFTs that I run at home and work.  

As for the Hercules, the specs look reasonable if not market leading.  IMO you should only buy it if it is at a stunningly attractive price.

I would second Oldbloke's comments about LG's TFTs.  They seem to have cornered the market for big panels at a reasonable price.  I run an LG 882LE (18.1") and it is superb.  If you chekc out the specs for that monitor you will find it is way worse than all of the ones discussed in this thread.  Bottom line, good is relative.  My 882's response time is about 40ms and I manage to get by just fine when gaming.  On the basis of my TFT my father bought the LG 1810 and has been really happy with it.  LG seem to make some real quality TFTs atm.

TL.

[Doorman]

I've got one of these The problem is I'vehad to hide it inside my old Samsung SynchMaster case so the the missus doesn't twig it.

[Penfold]

Thanks for the advice TL.

I guess, based on what you guys are saying it's either the LC1710 or the Hitachi.

Gandalf, if you wouldn't mind letting me know what you think of it, and how it performs when playing CS I'd be grateful.

Cheers
PEN

[Gandalf]

I'll sure do that, though I don't play CS much anymore due to the fact that my new sound card isn't supported (can't get voice comms to work)