What you guys reckon on this?

[HungryHippos]

Looking to replace my LG flatron 1710B with a larger monitor, and this one caught my eye as good value for money:

Formac Gallery Xtreme 2010 20.1" TFT 12ms 700:1 (1600x1200) (DVI) Monitor

I mainly use the computer for watching DVD's and playing WoW/CS:S with a bit of PS/Painter work (so i'd probably keep my 17" tft to the side for dual monitor goodness while I have photoshop up)

Heres the technical spec :

The Gallery Xtreme™ TFT display range, is a triumph in display technology production.

These truly digital High performance TFT displays, give the clearest and sharpest image with outstanding colour definition thanks to the 24-bit MVA Active Matrix technology used in each Xtreme™ display, its high performance TFT panel gives among other fantastic specifications, an rivaled contrast ratio of 700:1

Not only does this screen show fantastic images, the styled trademark case of the Gallery range, this time in clear and black steals another large chunk of wow factor.

* Interface - Formac Display Connector (DVI) / Cable: 1.5 metres (approx)
* Size - 20,1 inch diagonal (viewable) / Screen: W: 16.3" H: 12"
* Technology - 24-bit ColorProof VA active matrix (16.7 million colors)
* Resolutions - 1,600 by 1,200, 1,024 by 768, 800 by 600
* Dot pitch - 0.255 mm
* Viewing Angle - 170 degrees horizontal / 170 degrees vertical / 160 degrees conical
* Brightness - 300 cd/m2
* Contrast Ratio - 700:1
* Pixel Response - 12 ms grey-to-grey, 12 ms rise, 12 ms fall
* Scan Range - Horizontal: 50-57 Hz, Vertical: 60 Hz
* Screen Treatment - Anti-glare coat
* User Controls - 3 touch-sensitive buttons: Power, +/- Brightness
* Connectivity - Built-in two-port USB hub
* Electrical Requirements - Input voltage: 12.7 V DC +/- 3%
* Consumption - 3W (energy saver mode), 60W (max)
* Operating Condition - 50 to 95 degree Fahrenheit (10 to 35 degree Celsius) 20% to 80% (no condensation)
* Package contains - Gallery 2010 display (DVI), power supply, USB cable, User's Guide.
* System Requirements - Mac with MacOS 9.2.2, MacOSX 10.1.3 or higher, and video card with DVI connection - PowerBook with DVI interface - PC with Plug&Play video card with DVI interface *Note: Video card must support digital resolution of 1,600x1,200
* Weight - Approx. 16,8 pounds (7.7 Kg)
* Dimensions - 21.5" X 19" x 8.125" (W x H x D)
* Warranty - Three year UK Standard Service Warranty
* Approvals - CE, FCC, TCO 95

Price looks good at £340 inc VAT.

thanks

 

[Bobmunkhouse]

I was also looking at this monitor instead of a widescreen model and would be intreated in any views?

 

[Raikiri]

the philips widescreen would be better for the money, as you say you watch films (widescreen) and the vertical size will be close to the 17inch screen for a dual setup

 

[Baddass]

it's an "old generation" 25ms P-MVA panel from Fujitsu and id' be a little wary of the 12ms G2G quoted response time because of this. I haven't seen a lot about this model tbh, should be ok for general use, but may not be a very responsive panel fro gaming. WoW wouldn't be an issue, but any FPS like CS:S might be a bit of an issues, even compared with the ageing LG1710B you have at the moment.

 

[t_aitch]

Yeah a widescreen would be better for the purposes you stated.