Anyone use a Widescreen monitor?

**stepheno** · 11-03-2006, 09:26

I'm thingking of going for an Acer 19" widescreen TFT. Are there any disadvantages or advantages. TIA.

regards

Mr THX · 11-03-2006, 09:38

I use the Dell 2405FPW 24" widescreen monitor, IMHO is fantastic. Its great for using in photoshop, great 'single' sized images or two good sized photos on screen at once if needed. Image quality and colour resolution over DVI is excellent, only tip I would give is whichever one you buy always use at the panels native resolution to ensure the best quality image on screen.

If space and your budget permits buy the biggest you can at the time.

Good point about this one is the built in card readers (C Flash inc) and extra USB2.0 points.

**stepheno** · 11-03-2006, 09:41

Grateful for that Mr THX. That's really what I was wondering...about using photoshop. Thanks again.

regards

***Steve*** · 11-03-2006, 10:00

I use a 20" widescreen and for stuff like photoshop its a life saver, you can have open toolbars, option boxes etc and still work on a large size, clear image without any of the toolbars overlapping. Its also great for panoramics

Danny UK · 11-03-2006, 10:02

I've got the Dell 2005FPW. Like THX says, stick to the native resolution, just make sure that your graphics card is capable of supporting it. The 2005FPW runs at 1680 x 1050.

GfK · 11-03-2006, 10:09

What Mr THX said.

If you buy a 17" Widescreen monitor, when you put it on your desk it isn't going to look any bigger than a 4:3 14" one. You tend to look at the screen height rather than the overall display size.

**stepheno** · 11-03-2006, 10:54

Appreciate your recommendations - but my budget will only stretch to a 19". The one I 'm looking at is here if anyone would give an opinion. I intend collecting this ava as CCL are near me.

regards

GfK · 11-03-2006, 10:56

That's a good price - have you seen the warning about the display mode though? Make sure you can support 1440x900 first!

busterboy · 11-03-2006, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr THX

I use the Dell 2405FPW 24" widescreen monitor, IMHO is fantastic.

CRIPES!!!!

I just googled that monitor and checked out the prices..

I totally agree with you about the spec on that TFT but cannot justify the high price tag..

noah · 11-03-2006, 11:10

have you seen the new dell 30 inch

1440*900 imo is not as good as 1280*1024 which you'll get on ordinary 17 inch or 19 inch panels. i've used it and i miss the extra height more than i thought. the bigger widescreens are great, but like youve seen, they're expensive. personally i'd by a 4:3 panel at that price.

just my 2p

**stepheno** · 11-03-2006, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by GfK

That's a good price - have you seen the warning about the display mode though? Make sure you can support 1440x900 first!

Yes - I noticed that. I have an nVidia GeForce 5200 so I should be OK. Thanks for the heads up.

regards

***Dave*** · 11-03-2006, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by GfK

That's a good price - have you seen the warning about the display mode though? Make sure you can support 1440x900 first!

Can you not get around this by using software such as Powerstrip ?......have this on my HTPC that allows me to make custom pixel ratios ......used mainly for Plasma & PJ's.

**stepheno** · 11-03-2006, 16:10

I don'y know the answer to that DJ - but I've bought the Acer 19". Be setting it up shortly.

regards

ASH · 11-03-2006, 16:35

I would also like the Dell 24" widescreen, but it's a bit out of my price range at the moment. I've just had to shell out for a new power supply and 2GB of duel ram. So I was thinking of this one http://partnernet.maxdata.co.uk/down...112005_ENG.pdf

Anyone have one of these, and does anyone know if the Dell 20"or 24" are RGB or are they like most others and only have sRGB.

***Steve*** · 11-03-2006, 17:35

I have one of those ASH as does Matt. I can't comment for Matt but I am totally happy with mine.