As I mentioned to anyone reading the last wide screen thread I said I would let you know what my thoughts where. The monitor is, as the title points out a 19" LCD widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio, 8ms response, 500:1 contrast monitor. I am a bit bummed that the monitor lacks a DVI port but is that really a problem? The monitor was bought from PC Zone for R1999 and came with a free 256mb Leadtek memory stick.
The monitor does not come across as cheap and is finished very well. Installing was easy as it is just 2 pieces, a base and the panel. Windows picked it up fine but did not give me the option to change to the native resolution of 1400x900. This was solved by installing new drivers.
The picture quality is amazing and the backlight is so bright (almost too bright) which makes viewing great. DVD's are awesome, the wide screen adds a new dimension and with so many of the movies and TV eps being wide screen it seems to double the size.
Gaming surprisingly are great. I have stayed away from LCD for so long because of the fear of ghosting or streaking but I have seen nothing of the sort. The game is just enhanced by the wide screen you seem to find your self more immersed in the game.
My only negative is... how long is it going to take me to save up for a 21" or 23" cause I want bigger now
I would def recommend this to anyone who is thinking of changing from the old CRT or wants a widescreen.
The monitor does not come across as cheap and is finished very well. Installing was easy as it is just 2 pieces, a base and the panel. Windows picked it up fine but did not give me the option to change to the native resolution of 1400x900. This was solved by installing new drivers.
The picture quality is amazing and the backlight is so bright (almost too bright) which makes viewing great. DVD's are awesome, the wide screen adds a new dimension and with so many of the movies and TV eps being wide screen it seems to double the size.
Gaming surprisingly are great. I have stayed away from LCD for so long because of the fear of ghosting or streaking but I have seen nothing of the sort. The game is just enhanced by the wide screen you seem to find your self more immersed in the game.
My only negative is... how long is it going to take me to save up for a 21" or 23" cause I want bigger now
I would def recommend this to anyone who is thinking of changing from the old CRT or wants a widescreen.
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