NightShade737 had this to say Is 21" too big though, i.e. do you have to keep looking around it like a cinema screen?
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No! I have a Nokia 445Xi which is a 21" monitor. Having that much real estate might take a little getting used to, but once you've used a large monitor for a while you'll never want to go back. At 1600X1200 you can see ALL of two open windows at an equivalent resolution of 800X600 with no scrolling.
Might cut down on your solitaire score a little...
My dad held off from buying a 21" for YEARS because he thought he would have to look around the screen, as in, physically turning his head.
Once I finally convinced him that that was wrong, and we got the money, we went for it. I was right, and he was pleasantly surprised at the difference having 21" of real estate made, surprised at the difference having 1600x1200 native made.
21" monitors don't require you to look around the screen and focus any more than a 17" or 19" does.
Thrax had this to say My dad held off from buying a 21" for YEARS because he thought he would have to look around the screen, as in, physically turning his head.
Once I finally convinced him that that was wrong, and we got the money, we went for it. I was right, and he was pleasantly surprised at the difference having 21" of real estate made, surprised at the difference having 1600x1200 native made.
21" monitors don't require you to look around the screen and focus any more than a 17" or 19" does.
It's great.
My dad always thought the same thing. "I don't want to have to move my head around to see the entire screen." Instead, he resisted moving from a 14" monitor to a 17".
Finally, when he picked up the 17" because the ol' Radiation King 14" died (finally), he was surprised that just because the CRT is larger, doesn't mean you'll have to move your head around like you do when sitting in the front row of a movie.
21" is no different. You may have to sit back a few extra inches to encompass the whole thing (which is good, as I wouldn't want to be sitting too close to it in the first place), but you don't have to move your neck to see everything.
It's basically that, or a £180 19" monitor. Is it worth £250?
(Currently I only get to use 1600x1200 on my monitor (15") and I would need to get even a decent 19" to get that, which is quite sad).
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NightShade737 had this to say Hmm.... so do I buy that P1110.....
It's basically that, or a £180 19" monitor. Is it worth £250?
(Currently I only get to use 1600x1200 on my monitor (15") and I would need to get even a decent 19" to get that, which is quite sad).
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OMG, you mean your using a 15" monitor? BLEHG!
I remember when going from 15" to 19", it felt like using the computer on a high deff. movie screen compaired to the 15"er... I can't imagie what it would be like going from 15" to 21".
I thought running 1024x768 on my old Radiation King 14" was bad.
It's a toss up. I chose the 21" because I wanted maximum CRT size, a Trinitron AG tube and minimum 1600x1200 ability (don't care about refresh rate). Also, the price was a factor, but not so much as features.
If you have the cash, go for the 21". You won't regret it
I don't think I would consider a 19" for my every-day use now that I'm used to working with a 21". Even using another PC with a 17" CRT makes my eyes cringe.
Arrived today, there is a hairline crack for about an Inch and a half stemming from the top left of the screen just past the Trinitron Logo, but it isn't that noticable (sometimes).....
It cost £250 including delivery and they are offering a £15 refund to cover the damage (as they said they sometimes get through the inspections without being noticed, but it is in an obvious place and quite noticable if you are looking for a crack...).
Right, managed to hoist the monitor into the attic via rope, industrial strengh ribbon, and 3 people....
I plugged it in, turned it on, and it just sits there flashing a yellow light......
So I left it for about 5 mins, turned it on again... this time the light was green for about 30 seconds, then went to a fixed yellow..... so I switched to input no 2 to check, and it went back to the flashing yellow, so I switched back and it carried on flashing....
Is there anything I should know about this monitor? As I'm not sure why the light is flashing and does it need to be left plugged in but turned off for some length of time before use?
I'm in the Attic. The window is a very bumpy way down as it would have to roll down the roof first.
I'm tempted to just sit it in the corner and leave it there and take my £250 loss, as the hassle from my parents will be unbareable and really not what I need at this point in time. Though I am really just going to give up on PC's shortly as none of the stuff I ever buy will just ****ing work. Jesus christ.
Thrax had this to say Well I got my Dell P1110 today from Merkortech. Damn thing is bloody FLAWLESS.
The screen is perfect, I can't find any scuffs on it, and it's very clear and works well. Aaaah, cheap 21" goodness. I love it.
Isn't it great? Makes me never want to buy a brand new monitor again.
NightShade737 had this to say None of my mates would be interested in helping, firstly it's not their style, and secondly, none of them live even remotely near me.
Pully system would be nice, but I have no idea on how to set one up.....
Really should have tested it before hand....
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NS
Take some pics of the ladder area from both top-down, and from the side.
I've done this before, so I could give you a couple ideas.
There is a large Window covering 80% of the space directly above the hatch/hole which I think pretty much removes any chance of attatching anything to the roof....
I also dont think it would be strong enough anyway....
No, really it is heavy, I could barely actually pick it up, never mind anything else... (70.5lbs)
But yeah, not sure if my parents would let me start attaching things too the roof. They are very iffy about looks of the house, i.e. they wont let me half close the front curtain when its sunny so you can actually see the TV because "it looks messy from outside"
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The Compaq P1110 (3 1's) doesn't have the USB base, only supports up to 1800x1440 @ 75 Hz, but still has the same 0.24ag Trinitron Tube.
Not sure with the Dell's though as I can't find any info on the Dell P1100, only the Dell P1110 (no USB, 1800x1440 @ 75 Hz, 0.24ag Trinitron Tube).
HP & Gateway make an identical monitor too (the HP P1110 and GateWay P1110). This has gone too far
Is 21" too big though, i.e. do you have to keep looking around it like a cinema screen?
NS
Might cut down on your solitaire score a little...
Once I finally convinced him that that was wrong, and we got the money, we went for it. I was right, and he was pleasantly surprised at the difference having 21" of real estate made, surprised at the difference having 1600x1200 native made.
21" monitors don't require you to look around the screen and focus any more than a 17" or 19" does.
It's great.
My dad always thought the same thing. "I don't want to have to move my head around to see the entire screen." Instead, he resisted moving from a 14" monitor to a 17".
Finally, when he picked up the 17" because the ol' Radiation King 14" died (finally), he was surprised that just because the CRT is larger, doesn't mean you'll have to move your head around like you do when sitting in the front row of a movie.
21" is no different. You may have to sit back a few extra inches to encompass the whole thing (which is good, as I wouldn't want to be sitting too close to it in the first place), but you don't have to move your neck to see everything.
It's basically that, or a £180 19" monitor. Is it worth £250?
(Currently I only get to use 1600x1200 on my monitor (15") and I would need to get even a decent 19" to get that, which is quite sad).
NS
OMG, you mean your using a 15" monitor? BLEHG!
I remember when going from 15" to 19", it felt like using the computer on a high deff. movie screen compaired to the 15"er... I can't imagie what it would be like going from 15" to 21".
But I do know you're gona love it!
NS
OMG your poor eyes.
I thought running 1024x768 on my old Radiation King 14" was bad.
It's a toss up. I chose the 21" because I wanted maximum CRT size, a Trinitron AG tube and minimum 1600x1200 ability (don't care about refresh rate). Also, the price was a factor, but not so much as features.
If you have the cash, go for the 21". You won't regret it
I don't think I would consider a 19" for my every-day use now that I'm used to working with a 21". Even using another PC with a 17" CRT makes my eyes cringe.
NS
It cost £250 including delivery and they are offering a £15 refund to cover the damage (as they said they sometimes get through the inspections without being noticed, but it is in an obvious place and quite noticable if you are looking for a crack...).
What do you think?
NS
Have you powered up the monitor yet?
Not powered up yet, he said to leave it 6 hours first....
NS
I plugged it in, turned it on, and it just sits there flashing a yellow light......
So I left it for about 5 mins, turned it on again... this time the light was green for about 30 seconds, then went to a fixed yellow..... so I switched to input no 2 to check, and it went back to the flashing yellow, so I switched back and it carried on flashing....
Is there anything I should know about this monitor? As I'm not sure why the light is flashing and does it need to be left plugged in but turned off for some length of time before use?
NS
Not sure how I could even GET it back down.........
NS
At least you can exchange it for a working one.
You can do that, right?
I'm tempted to just sit it in the corner and leave it there and take my £250 loss, as the hassle from my parents will be unbareable and really not what I need at this point in time. Though I am really just going to give up on PC's shortly as none of the stuff I ever buy will just ****ing work. Jesus christ.
NS
Offer some friends some nice cold Bud (or pizza rolls, whatever) in excange for helping you get it back downstairs.
You could try lowering it down the ladder using a simple pully system too. Might come in handy for other things in the future, as well.
£250 is a lot to eat like that. I'd return it in a heartbeat.
The screen is perfect, I can't find any scuffs on it, and it's very clear and works well. Aaaah, cheap 21" goodness. I love it.
Pully system would be nice, but I have no idea on how to set one up.....
Really should have tested it before hand....
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NS
Isn't it great? Makes me never want to buy a brand new monitor again.
Take some pics of the ladder area from both top-down, and from the side.
I've done this before, so I could give you a couple ideas.
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I also dont think it would be strong enough anyway....
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These monitors are more bulky than they are heavy, so isn't that big of an issue.
But yeah, not sure if my parents would let me start attaching things too the roof. They are very iffy about looks of the house, i.e. they wont let me half close the front curtain when its sunny so you can actually see the TV because "it looks messy from outside"
NS