42" LCD!!! OMFG

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mrman3k

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lol sharkeeper, I think that this is great as long as you can run things at 2048X1400 or something like that. You wouldn't need AA at that res. but you would definetly need anisto. NV35 and/or R350 should do that easily with DIII
 
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MIGhunter

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I don't understand how come people spend $4000 on a monitor. Why wouldn't you spend $2000 on a DLP projector?
 
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is there no pic of the thing? be nice to see it next to like a 17" monitor for comparison
 
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Anyone have any idea what something like this would cost? Also, it says it only has xga resolution so it seems like this thing is really made to be a TV.
 
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Any word on what resolution this does?

Is there FINALLY an LCD that exceeds the 2048x1536 I use on a 19" CRT at work or even the 1920x1200 I'm using on this 17" ($250 in 1995...)?

Why does my gut instinct tell me that the answer is NO?

<-- can never have enough desktop real estate.
 
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Dug

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I don't understand how come people spend $4000 on a monitor. Why wouldn't you spend $2000 on a DLP projector?
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Good question? What resolutions can you run on a DLP?
I don't know about that technology, but my gut instinct tells me text would be a bit blurry on it if its made for tv and movies.
 
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SexyK

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Did you guys read the article?

featuring wide XGA resolution
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As far as I know, Wide XGA = 1366 x 768. Dont start thinking about 1600x1200 Doom]|[ on that bad boy. Until the resolution improves, I say thats a waste of money as a computer monitor. Maybe decent for TV, but it's hard to say.

Kramer
 
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MIGhunter

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Originally posted by: Dug
I don't understand how come people spend $4000 on a monitor. Why wouldn't you spend $2000 on a DLP projector?
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Good question? What resolutions can you run on a DLP?
I don't know about that technology, but my gut instinct tells me text would be a bit blurry on it if its made for tv and movies.
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I will look later when I have the time but DLP is digital light projector. It is the newest in projectors and only uses one lense instead of the 3 R, G, B of old. Most DLP is used for board rooms and class rooms to run computer software but a lot of people buy them as a cheap way to get a home projector. They usually have a good, high lumen rating (brightness) and almost all are 1080i/720p capable.

They aren't the best for home theater because they don't have the quetest fan and not as many options as a dedicated HT projector. But a nice farajuda along with a line doubler will run about $40,000.
 
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Viper GTS

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Originally posted by: MIGhunter
I don't understand how come people spend $4000 on a monitor. Why wouldn't you spend $2000 on a DLP projector?
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For something that gets used for extended periods of time, a true monitor is a far better solution.

- Higher resolution (typically)
- No bulbs to replace
- More space efficient
- Brighter

For daily use I would much rather have a nice 22" flat CRT running 1600x1200x32 @ 90 hz than a projector of any kind.

For occasional gaming, or movie watching, a projector is perfect.

But for daily use, a good quality CRT running at high resolution is infinitely better.

Viper GTS
 
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MIGhunter

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Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: MIGhunter
I don't understand how come people spend $4000 on a monitor. Why wouldn't you spend $2000 on a DLP projector?
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For something that gets used for extended periods of time, a true monitor is a far better solution.

- Higher resolution (typically)
- No bulbs to replace
- More space efficient
- Brighter

For daily use I would much rather have a nice 22" flat CRT running 1600x1200x32 @ 90 hz than a projector of any kind.

For occasional gaming, or movie watching, a projector is perfect.

But for daily use, a good quality CRT running at high resolution is infinitely better.

Viper GTS
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While I agree that a 22" monitor is better for casual use, when comparing it to the 40" monitors the thread was intended for, I think the money saved is worth it.

Space isn't an issue because a screen takes up less space than a monitor and the CPU is put into a good HTPC box that is incorporated into the AV closet. All that is needed is a cordless mouse and keyboard.

I don't think that a side by side comparison of a 720p signal and a 1600x1200x32 signal would show a noticable difference.

If the choice is a $300-$700 monitor, sure the choice is obvious. If the choice is a $4000-$6000 monitor save $2000 and buy a projector that can double as a HT projector and impress all your friend with life size movies and games.
 
alkemyst

alkemyst

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in my morning email:

Tungsao 42" Plasma screens

Have one of these in stock and 100 more coming in, they are brand new at
$5,500 each.

Peter M. Roberts
Sr. VP of Sales
Wanforce Technologies Corp.
636-519-0138 x6101
866-WAN-FRCE Toll Free

Now is your chance!!! I have no affliation but WANFORCE seems a decent company to buy from based on others on the equipment listing I am on.

at $5500 though I think I will just dream for now and be happy with my 19"er....monitor that is....sucks to be awake sometimes :)
 
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smp

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I'm more into data projectors myself.
I agree with Viper, 22" CRT anyday.
Just purchased a 21" Dell P1110 yesturday .. waiting for it to ship now.
Can't wait.... cept I got it for my old man :)
Oh well .. satisfied with my 19"

Yes Adul .. that is definately OMFG :)
 
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