Widescreen or not widescreen?

[s96024]

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?

 

[s96024]

Thats a shame considering the price difference between a 19" and 20" is quite considerable.

 

[s96024]

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.

 

[s96024]

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

 

[s96024]

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.