16:10 or 16:9?

malco

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Hi Folks, I'm looking at getting a 22" monitor to replace my 17" and was wondering about a couple of things....

I know there's another thread on this but it doesn't quite answer my issue.

I mostly use my desktop for web surfing, photo editing and general pratting around and watching TV series etc. I don't game much but when I do I like my games to look good (currently loving Far Cry2 :) ).

My question is:

If I won't be plugging in a PS3, BlueRay etc, am not bothered about letterboxing and purely use it as a computer monitor is there much point on going 16:9 1080?

I know some people complain about text size but I'm used to using my old 14.1" Dell D610 on 1400x 1050 and quite like it.

Also, I want a good contrast ratio as I like my blacks black so have been eying up the Asus VH226H as it looks pretty sweet for the price.
 
I'm on 1080p (16:9) myself and personally I don't have a problem with the text size as I sit directly in front of the monitor, everything looks a whole lot sharper than my previous 17" monitor.

Unless you sit a good distance away from the monitor I honestly don't see it being a problem.
 
Yeah, don't mind tiny text and it seems that most of the decent contrast ones are 1080p in my price bracket (£150ish -£200) was just wondering if it does funny things to games etc as some won't have 16:9 as standard resolutions.
 
i've borrowed a DGM 24" VA (1920x1200) from my mate in the past, and have recently bought the S2409W (1920x1080)

honestly didn't notice the difference in size

the dell is a really nice panel for the money :)

very happy with it
 
The Dells do look nice but are a little out of my price range, plus I'm looking more at the 22" as I'll be sitting fairly close I it'll be on my desk.

Can anyone comment on the res for gaming in 16:9?
 
16:9 gaming is really good for me so far. Been playing Left 4 Dead, TF2, CSS, HL1 with no problems. I'm generally quite impressed with the overall quality of gaming at 1920x1080 tbh, on a 22".

I read a few things about people saying there wasn't the support for 16:9 but I haven't had a problem yet.

Others might have different experiences I suppose.
 
shoot1st said:
16:9 gaming is really good for me so far. Been playing Left 4 Dead, TF2, CSS, HL1 with no problems. I'm generally quite impressed with the overall quality of gaming at 1920x1080 tbh, on a 22".

I read a few things about people saying there wasn't the support for 16:9 but I haven't had a problem yet.

Others might have different experiences I suppose.
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Cool! Cheers! :)
 
i bought mine purely for gaming

even Half Life 1 can display 1920x1080, so i wouldn't worry about that :)
 
Sorrry to hijack thread but with a 22-24" monitor does the monitor have to have a HDMI slot or will a standard VGA/DVI slot do for watching blu-ray if I buy a blu-ray drive?


Would love to be able to watch some blu rays in my PC room when the missus is watching coronation street etc.
 
jas72 said:
Sorrry to hijack thread but with a 22-24" monitor does the monitor have to have a HDMI slot or will a standard VGA/DVI slot do for watching blu-ray if I buy a blu-ray drive?


Would love to be able to watch some blu rays in my PC room when the missus is watching coronation street etc.
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DVI can handle HD pictures but it doesn't support sound.

To watch HD on your PC you need a HD graphics card, HD DVD software, HD player and a HD monitor (with either DVI or HDMI input). You need to get a HDCP capable monitor and graphics card if you want to watch protected content too.

There may be ways around stuff I don't know about, but that's as much as I know atm anyway :)
 
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