Flat Panel Monitors

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Bootsie, Apr 29, 2002.

  1. I've been using a couple 60-lb 21" monitors and would like to switch over to flat-panel. What's the current equivalent for an LCD monitor? Have they gotten that large yet?
     
    #31     May 14, 2002
  2. genebort

    genebort

    If you don't mind, which brand do you prefer and 400:1 ratio WOW. Thinking about replacing my 4 19" Sony monitors (they put out lots of heat) as they are beginning to get alittle dull.
     
    #32     May 14, 2002
  3. Pound

    Pound

    It will be hard to switch from 21" Sony monitors to flatpanel displays of any size, if you are concerned with the quality of picture, because those Sony monitors are very clear.

    Right now, CRT monitors have much better graphics than LCD's, but I assume the technology will change soon.

    Take a look at these links to get a feel for what kind of LCD's are out there right now (there are 21" LCD's out right now, by the way):

    http://www.planar.com good price for the technology
    http://www.necusa.com expensive line of LCD's, but worth it
    http://www.9xmedia.com real good quality ,but VERY expensive!
     
    #33     May 15, 2002
  4. none of those are worth it. easy to do better
     
    #34     May 15, 2002
  5. nitro

    nitro

    Gene,

    Any of these are terrrific:

    http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/results.asp?key=philips+180p

    I own four of the 180P's, the older version...And my eyes never strain.

    Samsung probably makes the most beautiful monitor right now, but is more expensive than these....

    nitro
     
    #35     May 16, 2002
  6. Ken_DTU

    Ken_DTU

    I've ever seen, too bad it just runs on apple:

    http://www.apple.com/displays/acd23/

    1920 x 1200 res.. the pic on the site doesn't do it justice.. great monitor..

    Anyone know of something similar for pcs? I saw one of these in action at the doctor's office, it's great, like 1 1/2 monitors wide, super high res.. and hey only $3500 :wtf:


    ken
     
    #36     May 20, 2002
  7. potrader

    potrader

    Illiquid

    Sony has a 22" Flat panel it looks great.



    I use 4 Nec 19" they're about 2 years old, but worked flawlessly.
     
    #37     May 20, 2002
  8. Pound

    Pound

    These are pretty cool (notice the space between the three monitors): http://www.panoramtech.com

    Then there is... : http://www.massedi.com (mass multiples)

    Richardson electronics (eternal graphics) sells flat panels and plasma displays from different vendors: http://www.eternal-graphics.com

    :eek: These are all too pricey, though. Not good deals.
     
    #38     May 20, 2002
  9. Babak

    Babak

    Wooaah! That is one sweet monitor. Can you hook it up to a PC (non-Mac)? Imagine two of those babies on the desk!

    Damn! You know you are a total nerd when you get excited about stuff like this! :D
     
    #39     May 20, 2002
  10. LelandC

    LelandC

    I seen someone on Ebay selling one of these big Apple cinema displays. That had it hooked up to a Dell (PC). This was a used monitor though. I have heard that the new Apple displays have a different connector that doesn't work on PC's - but I'm not sure if any of this is true or not (LOL).

    Leland
     
    #40     May 20, 2002