Widescreen or not widescreen?

s96024

s96024

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Widescreen or not widescreen. What way should you go when choosing a monitor. Is widescreen restricted for viewing movies generally, or is this a better choice generally?
 
I think it is better choice generally, but personally to take advantage of it, you need to get 20" one rather than 19".
 
That is the thing, but you do get a better panel, all 19 are TV panels. Fine for gaming but not so good with viewing angles so movies is not as nice. The resolution is also lower too, you get less vertical res with a 19" WS than a 17" 4:3.
 
Looks like i'll have to save for a few extra weeks to go for a 20"+ monitor. Currently on a 17", does that extra 3" make much difference, I can see maybe a 23"/24" would make a big difference but 3" doesn't seem like much.
 
42" Plasma spec. What would this be like as a tv/monitor. I don't understand any of these things i assume it would be good Tv picture, but how good would the display be when plugged into my pc. For games films e.t.c.


Display

Picture in Picture
Screen Size 920 mm x 518 mm (42" Diagonal)
Aspect Ratio 16:9, 453 Cinerama Compatible
Number of Pixels 852 (H) x 480 (V)
Resolution 1280*1024 SXGA at 85hz
Pixel Pitch 1.08 mm
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Brightness 1000 cd/m2
Displayable Colors 16.77 Million Colors
Viewing Angle 160 degrees
Signals

Synchronization (Auto Detect)
Horizontal Frequency 15 kHz/31~91 kHz
Vertical Frequency 50~85 Hz
Input/Output

DVI Input DVI 24 pin x 1
RGB Input D-Sub 15-pin x 1
RGB Output D-Sub 15-pin x 1
Audio system- 5W X 2
Video

Tuner PAL/SECAM x 1
SCART Input X 1
S-Video Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
Component Video Signal RCA-pin x 1 (Y/CB/CR, Y/PB/PR auto detect)
Audio Input RCA-pin (L/R) x 3
Audio Output RCA-pin (L/R) x 1
Control Port

RS-232 D-Sub 9-pin x 1
General

Power Supply 100V~240V/50~60Hz
Power Consumption 380 W
 
i would definately go widescreen, its the way forward.
Agree that you should get at least 20", some games will need widescreen fixes but i think all the new games coming out will support widescreen mode.
 
regarding the plasma, just bare in mind the resolution is low, in fact it is the same resolution as a 17" TFT!! So for PC use, office and Windows etc, it would look very large, and despite the screen being big, you wouldn't have much room.
 
Baddass said:
regarding the plasma, just bare in mind the resolution is low, in fact it is the same resolution as a 17" TFT!! So for PC use, office and Windows etc, it would look very large, and despite the screen being big, you wouldn't have much room.
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... also when you combine the 1mm pixel pitch and such low resolution, screendoor effect will drive him nuts, unless he position himself waaaaay back from thee screen. Simply put, such screens are not optimised for PC usage neither ergonomically or visually.
 
So basicallly a large screen suitable for using both as a tv amd a monitor will cost my house. Will look for 20"+ widescreen then. Just bought all me other parts so going to have to save for a while. :( Can't wait. Might have to go compet just so I can buy now pay later.
 
I went to a 20" NEC widescreen (20WGX2) and I don't think I could go back to 4:3.

Widescreen is great for games and there's even enough room to have two IE windows open side by side.
 
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