Steven P. Administrators Posted April 24, 2004 Administrators Share Posted April 24, 2004 Here is a 4 page guide on buying a LCD written by Mr Magoo for Neowin. Read it here, comments are welcome. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkler Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 why does it say "This extensive and excellent guide was written by our member Jelly2003; you can find the form post here with more tips and discussion" if its mr magoos? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2015109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRambo Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Sparkler said: why does it say "This extensive and excellent guide was written by our member Jelly2003; you can find the form post here with more tips and discussion" if its mr magoos? lol, ya i see 3 names in there and the posts above Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2015121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
john smith 1924 Veteran Posted April 24, 2004 Veteran Share Posted April 24, 2004 I've been editing a lot of these; if in the first line it says its written by someone else- then it is :) I take no credit. Edit- appart for my own stuff! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2015375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulucow Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Aparently your recomendations for Gaming and multimedia are difficult to come by. I looked at New Eggs hundreds of LCDs and found one 15" LCD and on $700 17" LCD that satisfy your recommendations. >Gaming and Multimedia: > >Target : Needs a monitor with fast response times to avoid ghosting in games and DVD's. >- Response Time: 16ms or lower >- Contrast Ratio: 400:1 or higher >- Size: Whatever takes your fancy, the bigger the size the better the graphics can be - Brightness: 400cd/m2 or higher Zulu Cow Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2095881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellBender Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 zulucow said: Aparently your recomendations for Gaming and multimedia are difficult to come by.I looked at New Eggs hundreds of LCDs and found one 15" LCD and on $700 17" LCD that satisfy your recommendations. >Gaming and Multimedia: > >Target : Needs a monitor with fast response times to avoid ghosting in games and DVD's. >- Response Time: 16ms or lower >- Contrast Ratio: 400:1 or higher >- Size: Whatever takes your fancy, the bigger the size the better the graphics can be - Brightness: 400cd/m2 or higher Zulu Cow The Samsung 172X-Silver, which surpasses all the gaming recommendations, clocks in under $600. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2098286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelon Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 HellBender said: The Samsung 172X-Silver, which surpasses all the gaming recommendations, clocks in under $600. YES gotte love that monitor :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2101176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelly2003 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Neobond said: Here is a 4 page guide on buying a LCD written by Mr Magoo for Neowin.Read it here, comments are welcome. LOL, I wrote 100% the guide. Mr Magoo was nice enough to publish it on Neowin, and he also did a nice job at formatting it and adding a few images. I find it a tiny bit annoying that some people cant read the first line of the guide and see who wrote it. Of course Mr Magoo is a great guy and I certianly dont think its his fault in any way. That Samsung monitor looks great, with excelent response time and great contrast ratio, but the brightness is a little lacking at only 270 cd/m2. If they would re-release that model with a 350/400+ luminance rating then it would be an absolute killer monitor. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2101505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borbus Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Quote General (mum and dad) Usage LMAO!!! Great guide! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2101574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
technics Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 super guide.. will be looking at it again soon when i buy a LCD.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2106096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I think out of all LCD manufacturer's Samsung make the best, i've owned my one for about 4 years now, not even one dead pixel, furthermore i use it everyday, no kidding, and use it for long hours the colours are nice it's nice on the eyes, i have had cousins who have new Sony ones, and honestly Sony sucks at making LCDs, they just have a nice name and a crazy price tag, but i believe Samsung are the best of them all. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2109320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathrowe Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 nice guide - and I have been in the market for one.. My biggest question points to Photoshop CS - so if any users here use LCD monitor and Photoshop CS, how do they work together?? I only ask, because i'm solely a designer when it comes to my computer. No games, no videos etc. Just design. cheers heathrowe Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2150369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahul Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 thnx for the guide dude , itl help me when im building mah next gaming rig Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2169883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
purush Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 An informative article on the LCD monitors. I have a brand new LCD TV from Ben Q a 30 inch wide screen. Your topic on dead pixel just scared the hell out of me, as I have already invested a huge sum on this monitor I am worred about the dead pixel. Mind you I like the look and feel of this product. Would you kindly review this product BenQ D3070. By the way I have connected my PC to the DVI connector and the graphics are much better. Peter Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2425958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentKnight Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 In my opinion the Dell Ultrasharp line is among some of the finest LCD's monitors I've ever seen. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2439285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nX07 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Nice, makes choices easier. I guess what I am hearing from is that Samsung hardly has any dead pixels on most of there monitors, even with extensive use? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2439594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted July 8, 2004 Veteran Share Posted July 8, 2004 What pulls me away from an LCD screen is the possibility of dead pixels. That and the price :ninja: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2442855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 HellBender said: The Samsung 172X-Silver, which surpasses all the gaming recommendations, clocks in under $600. that is a nice monitor indeed Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2442864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince21 Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Yo Mr Magoo can you update this guide to include stuf like meaning of Pixel Pitch,Monitor conecction details as there is some new connection port, Include stuff on display colours, plug and play specification and regulations etc.... Please reply Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2538757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Good idea. It's more of a "starter's guide" than it is a review, but helpful for those folks who don't know about them yet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-2538762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince21 Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Still no reply.......................... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/160612-neowin-guide-to-buying-a-lcd/#findComment-584257521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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