About to purchase the Acer 19" widescreen however...

quadboi · 8 Jul 2006 at 12:45

Does my graphics card support 1440x900?

Its a PNY Nvidia 6600 256mb, how can I find out? As somone said beware before purchasing you have to find out if your gfx card supports the 1440x900 resolution.

Thanks.

Zefan · 8 Jul 2006 at 12:50

I'm going to be really annoying here and not even answer your question (As I don't know the answer) but I just wanted to point out incase you hadn't noticed that there is a 19" widescreen going in this week only for quite a bit less than the Acer.

Raikiri · 8 Jul 2006 at 12:52

All cards in the last 5 years will supposrt the res, just some games that won't (easily fixed)

quadboi · 8 Jul 2006 at 14:27

Zefan said:
I'm going to be really annoying here and not even answer your question (As I don't know the answer) but I just wanted to point out incase you hadn't noticed that there is a 19" widescreen going in this week only for quite a bit less than the Acer.

However, how does it compare to the acer? (Can get the acer for £150inc) btw..

Thanks

Dark_Angel · 8 Jul 2006 at 16:04

Hmmm... I think the acer is better IIRC....

*EDIT*

On further checking of the specs of both monitors, they are roughly the same it seems in terms of contrast ratio and brightness.

quadboi · 8 Jul 2006 at 16:11

Whats a better company Acer or Video7 ....

I have heard Acer more frequently etc... For an extra £7-10 might aswell grab the acer... just wondering about the resolution thats all

Thanks

Baddass · 8 Jul 2006 at 16:44

the Videoseven L19WA and Acer AL1916W are both using the same 8ms TN Film panel from CMO so performance is going to be pretty comparable. Acer are a more well known make and the AL1916W has received some very positive feedback from owners. There's a fair chunk of info about the Acer in the sticky too. The Acer is likely to offer a better build quality but if you consider performance, they are both very similar. I'd suggest going for whichever you like the look of more as that is also important in buying a TFT imo

quadboi · 8 Jul 2006 at 16:48

Acer it is then

Let me get another £40 in now.

-|ScottFree|- · 8 Jul 2006 at 16:54

I have just purchased 2 of the Hanns G from OcUK this week and Im really happy with the performance. I haven't seen an Acer in the flesh so I cannot compare but I absolutely love the thin bezel on the Hanns G, so much better than the pic.

cobxx · 9 Jul 2006 at 14:21

sjohal2006 said:
However, how does it compare to the acer? (Can get the acer for £150inc) btw..

Thanks

Great, just as I buy my acer it goes down £20 odd. Ah well, that's the electrical business for you

Couldn't be any more pleased with it though, great picture. Even the viewing angle restriction of the TN film isn't as bad as you'd think.

Eliot · 10 Jul 2006 at 18:44

hann g has better contrast than the acer, is cheaper, and looks better than its pic

Gibbo · 10 Jul 2006 at 19:15

HI there

Go for the OcUK Hanns-G on the front page. Its cheaper than the Acer, plus it has better specification along with both DVI and Analogue inputs too. Absolute cracker of a monitor for a very good price - £119.95 +VAT!

quadboi · 10 Jul 2006 at 19:47

Gibbo said:
HI there

Go for the OcUK Hanns-G on the front page. Its cheaper than the Acer, plus it has better specification along with both DVI and Analogue inputs too. Absolute cracker of a monitor for a very good price - £119.95 +VAT!

Thanks for that, what do you think Badass?

Baddass · 10 Jul 2006 at 19:57

it's certainly a good buy and having DVI at that price is rare. Your call

Zefan · 10 Jul 2006 at 19:59

Woah I never even saw that Hanns-G before... might have to get some of that widescreen action myself