No DVI Connector - a problem or not ?

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For many of us a decent monitor lasts through several PCs and upgrades (my 17" CRT lasted 6 yrs).

So, in terms of future-proofing, is a lack of a DVI connector going to be a problem say 3+ yrs from now ? Will the VGA connector become obsolete ? If say all new videocards have DVI connector only, where do you stand with a monitor that only has a VGA input ?
 
you can get convertors to allow you to connect VGA only monitors to a DVI output, so you're covered in that sense. it's quite rare for modern screens to not have DVI now anyway
 
Baddass said:
you can get convertors to allow you to connect VGA only monitors to a DVI output, so you're covered in that sense. it's quite rare for modern screens to not have DVI now anyway
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Thanks - many do not have DVI, including for example the highly rated Acer AL1751AS and Samsung 913n
 
It is a concern for me on my widescreen TFT which only has a VGA connection because the monitor is not capable of fixed aspect ratio scaling and I cannot force this at the driver level because the option is only available when the panel is connected via DVI. As a result of the above, I have to play certain non-widescreen gaming titles in widescreen.

Some people will also argue that DVI offers better picture quality but I find this very subjective as quality is often dependant on the type of panel used and the manufacturer.

So keep that in mind. I can't really comment on the future proofing aspect because I don't know enough about the technology and where things are heading but I suspect VGA will still be here 3 years from now.
 
Think I'll buy one with DVI in an attempt to be a bit more flexible in the future. It's incredibly hard to guess what technology is going to do, but having both VGA and DVI seems the best bet.

The Viewsonic VX724 looks good for about £180 incl. Yes you can get 19s for the price, but they aren't DVI - unless anyone knows a decent sub-£200 DVI 19"
 
Tuvoc said:
Think I'll buy one with DVI in an attempt to be a bit more flexible in the future. It's incredibly hard to guess what technology is going to do, but having both VGA and DVI seems the best bet.

The Viewsonic VX724 looks good for about £180 incl. Yes you can get 19s for the price, but they aren't DVI - unless anyone knows a decent sub-£200 DVI 19"
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AG Neovo F419 (R12) is a good bet
 
Tuvoc said:
What's the "R12" ? Is this part of the model number, or is it just the refresh rate ?
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it was added the model number to indicate the 12ms response time. I refer to it as that (as do some places) since it replaced a different version before it.
 
Baddass said:
it was added the model number to indicate the 12ms response time. I refer to it as that (as do some places) since it replaced a different version before it.
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I've found the R12, but there is also a model they say has a refresh rate of 4ms (GTG) plus a 700:1 contrast ration not 500:1 - see below

This seems to be a new version - or is this the "different version before it" that you mention - any idea ?

Product specs below - NB these aren't competitor links

The R12
http://www.tuvoc.plus.com/F-419_E-Brochure_V9_20060207.pdf

The 4ms GTG
http://www.tuvoc.plus.com/Another F419 D55183.pdf
 
yeah, i've seen those new specs. the R12 is still available on OcUK and stocks in most places as well, but Neovo have updated the spec now to a 4ms panel. Might bump the price up above £200 though
 
I think the 4ms is a newer version that has not hit the shops yet. I was looking at that but went for the Acer 19'' Widescreen TFT. I know it only has a VGA connector but look at all the CRT's that have awesome pictures. What connectors do they use? VGA of course!

Sometimes i have also read people having trouble with the two types of connectors on thier Screen. One should be more reliable? My graphics card has two DVI connectors but comes with VGA convertors anyway so that is no problem.

Anyway, i will have to wait to see what the Acer looks like when i get it. I will post back with some pics and a write up of how i think it performs.
 
Baddass said:
yeah, i've seen those new specs. the R12 is still available on OcUK and stocks in most places as well, but Neovo have updated the spec now to a 4ms panel. Might bump the price up above £200 though
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The new version can be bought for £149.99 + VAT
 
pcfan said:
Can you let us know what it is like Tuvoc? Pics and a little write up on here would be great!
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I'll certainly give a little write-up, but pics are beyond me as I don't have a digital camera :o
 
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