Monitor for conservatory?

Zaphrod · 16 May 2009 at 12:59

I am after a new monitor as I have moved my PC into the conservatory and on bright days I cannot see it. Would having a higher contrast ratio make it more visible or maybe one with a glossy screen? Anyone else use a monitor in their conservatory?

Kreeeee · 16 May 2009 at 15:46

You never want a glossy screen in a sunny area.

alex24 · 16 May 2009 at 15:48

I think some cheap blinds to cover the offending area may be cheaper than a new screen. That or just go on the pc at night!

doiks14 · 16 May 2009 at 23:35

hmmm... I've read my monitor manual and It clearly states not to place your monitor behind or infront of sunlight... and this applies to all monitors. I think you should make some sort of hood for all sides for your monitor if you're that desperate.

Blackbadger · 16 May 2009 at 23:55

geuben said:

doiks14 · 17 May 2009 at 00:25

lol... thats another option.. not very convinient though

Zaphrod · 17 May 2009 at 17:42

Kreeeee said:
You never want a glossy screen in a sunny area.

Yea that's what I thought but the glare is more an all over thing rather than a direct reflection so I thought it might be better as I have never had a glossy monitor.

alexhull24 said:
I think some cheap blinds to cover the offending area may be cheaper than a new screen. That or just go on the pc at night!

I have blinds but they don't keep out the evening sun enough, I can see to browse the web but not to play COD4.

doiks14 said:
hmmm... I've read my monitor manual and It clearly states not to place your monitor behind or infront of sunlight... and this applies to all monitors. I think you should make some sort of hood for all sides for your monitor if you're that desperate.

It's not in direct sunlight but I get enough glare that I cannot see well enough in games.

Thanks all, guess I will just have to live with it.

doiks14 · 18 May 2009 at 14:07

I remember having this sort of problem before with my 17'' LCD monitor.. The only solution to the problem I found that was to relocate where my PC was (It was beside a window)