17in or 19in LCD?

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Nolf-Job

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8 Jul 2003, 2:04pm

I'd like to get a new LCD that I'll also probably use as a TV periodically. I'm looking at maybe a samsung. I was just wondering what everyone's opinions were on the cost to size ratio. Would a 19in be worth the extra 200 or so dollars that it costs?

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csimon

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8 Jul 2003, 2:22pm

I think you would be just as satisfied with the 17"er ...I read in another thread where the difference is only like 1/2"? I think it was nightshade or perhaps someone else I can't remember.

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ps: also consider whether you want dvi or analog.

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csimon edited : 8 Jul 2003 at 4:23pm .

danball1976

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8 Jul 2003, 2:35pm

I think you should go with a 19" LCD. I think it is equivalent to a 21" monitor (that is around 19" viewable). So it is worth the extra $200.

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8 Jul 2003, 4:01pm

What ever model you are looking at, make sure to compare the actual visible area (some LCD guys are starting to play that game too) and the native resolution (not maximum). They look hte best at the native you want to make sure that it matches what you intend to run.

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csimon

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8 Jul 2003, 4:28pm

yes compare the specs closely.

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Nolf-Job

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8 Jul 2003, 8:32pm

csimon I believe you are referring to mm's post in this thread http://www.short-media.com/forum/sho...=&threadid=942 which doesn't really apply here.

I do want dvi though so I'm considering these 17" models (all at newegg)
Samsung 172t $555
Hitachi CML174SXWB $454

and these 19" models
Samsung 191t $659
Hitachi CML190SXWB $649
Sceptre X9g-Komodo II $549

I don't really know much about Sceptre but it got good reviews. What would you choose?

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csimon

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8 Jul 2003, 8:42pm

depends ...if I want quality for things like video/rendering I'd go samsung ...if I want good gaming performace I'd try the hitachi.

I would print out the specs of each and do a comparison of them.

I would definitely not sacrifice quality for quantity either if you catch my drift ...ie if the quality of the 17" outweighs the 19" I'd go that route ...I have both sizes and trust me the size difference doesn't matter when you sacrifice picture quality too much.

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csimon edited : 8 Jul 2003 at 8:45pm .

edcentric

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8 Jul 2003, 9:02pm

The last time that I checked there were only four mfg of flat panels. LG, Samsung, AU and Hyundai. Right now the last two are building the fastest and brightest displays.
If you line up the specs on a bunch of monitors you will see that they use only a few panels. You had might as well buy the least expensive one htat has the panel that you like.
I have been helping a friend shop and the Hyundia 17" looks hard to beat.

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