Computer monitor/screen master thread

[yakov116]

You only need a wire from the computer to one screen and then one screen to the other

Great thanks

[yhaller14]

Great thanks

No problem enjoy!

[etech0]

You only need a wire from the computer to one screen and then one screen to the other

I didn't know you could do that. Cool!

[yakov116]

Can someone lease tell me what i want!
I need a 25"-27" screen just for work but i want it to be taller not as long as all the ones i am seeing

[skyguy918]

Can someone lease tell me what i want!
I need a 25"-27" screen just for work but i want it to be taller not as long as all the ones i am seeing

Most monitors sold today are referred to as widescreen, and have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (ie, the ratio of the width of the monitor to the height of the monitor is 16 to 9). What you're likely looking for is a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio. You're not likely to find anything as big as 25"-27" in that ratio though.

Out of curiosity, why do you prefer non-widescreen?

[yakov116]

Most monitors sold today are referred to as widescreen, and have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (ie, the ratio of the width of the monitor to the height of the monitor is 16 to 9). What you're likely looking for is a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio. You're not likely to find anything as big as 25"-27" in that ratio though.

Out of curiosity, why do you prefer non-widescreen?

The program I use, when using a wide screen I have to scroll down.

Ok so what can I find in 24"? I love the 24" Dell Ultra Sharp (costs around $200) since we have one in the office but I don't want to spend so much on a 24".

[yakov116]

Should i go for this Dell-S2415H-Black-23-8-6ms ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-S2415H-Black-23-8-6ms-HDMI-Widescreen-LED-Monitor-IPS-250-1000-1/381059646241?hash=item58b8ecc321

[skyguy918]

The program I use, when using a wide screen I have to scroll down.

Ok so what can I find in 24"? I love the 24" Dell Ultra Sharp (costs around $200) since we have one in the office but I don't want to spend so much on a 24".

If you're still talking about non-widescreen monitors, you're not likely to find anything larger than 19". You're much better off finding a widescreen that has a pivoting stand so that you can turn it vertically. You can start here, and add other filters:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100160979%20600029932%20600029941%20600029942%20600029933%20600029939%20600029936%20600029930%204814&IsNodeId=1

[skyguy918]

Should i go for this Dell-S2415H-Black-23-8-6ms ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-S2415H-Black-23-8-6ms-HDMI-Widescreen-LED-Monitor-IPS-250-1000-1/381059646241?hash=item58b8ecc321

No pivot, I'd stay away.

[yakov116]

If you're still talking about non-widescreen monitors, you're not likely to find anything larger than 19". You're much better off finding a widescreen that has a pivoting stand so that you can turn it vertically. You can start here, and add other filters:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100160979%20600029932%20600029941%20600029942%20600029933%20600029939%20600029936%20600029930%204814&IsNodeId=1

Na i gave up on that

[yakov116]

No pivot, I'd stay away.

Why?

[skyguy918]

Why?

If you're worried about vertical space, you get even more vertical real estate by turning a regular widescreen, which is called pivoting. Instead of a 'landscape' view, you get a 'portrait' view. A 24" widescreen will give you 21" of vertical viewing space when in 'portrait'.

[yakov116]

If you're worried about vertical space, you get even more vertical real estate by turning a regular widescreen, which is called pivoting. Instead of a 'landscape' view, you get a 'portrait' view. A 24" widescreen will give you 21" of vertical viewing space when in 'portrait'.

What if i want 23-24 wide what should i get?
I gave up on the height i will just manage with it.

[skyguy918]

What if i want 23-24 wide what should i get?
I gave up on the height i will just manage with it.

Plenty of deals have been posted, it really just depends on how high end and/or what features you wanna go with.

Here's a deal from DDMS that was posted yesterday, but remains at the same price:
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/78578

[yakov116]

Plenty of deals have been posted, it really just depends on how high end and/or what features you wanna go with.

Here's a deal from DDMS that was posted yesterday, but remains at the same price:
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/78578

Better than that?
I am stupid for only looking at dell?

[etech0]

Better than that?
I am stupid for only looking at dell?

I'm very happy with my HP monitor

[avromie7]

Better than that?
I am stupid for only looking at dell?

I can't tell you about Samsung, but Viewsonic makes great monitors, they also have audio built in (although the quality of the audio is pretty lousy)

[yakov116]

I can't tell you about Samsung, but Viewsonic makes great monitors, they also have audio built in (although the quality of the audio is pretty lousy)

Dont care about audio, I am just so lost in what i want (I know what i want but i dont want to spend that much) that i am going crazy!
Just realized that i will need built in camera! What are my options?

[avromie7]

Dont care about audio, I am just so lost in what i want (I know what i want but i dont want to spend that much) that i am going crazy!
Just realized that i will need built in camera! What are my options?

With a built in camera will not be cheap

[yakov116]

With a built in camera will not be cheap

Hmmm.......
I am going crazy since i need the screen within 2 days! I dont know what to do. I have no choice but to drop that too.