digital vs. analog LCD

[wpshooter]

If I am going to build a new system and if I am not a gamer or any other type of high intensity graphics user, will I get any performance/speed advantage by using say a Samsung model 931C digital LCD (2000:1 contrast and 2ms response time) over their other analog only LCD models that have contrasts ranging from 500 to 700:1 and slower response times, when using for internet surfing and using word processing, excel and similar applications or will it be complete unnoticeable in either speed or graphics quality ?

I am going to be using Ubuntu Dapper/Linux O/S.

Thanks.

 

[Arkaign]

Really depends on the resolution ..

Analog is fine w/decent 4x3 17" and 19" LCD @ 1024x768 or even 1280x1024. Analog usually starts to get rough w/1600x1200, 1680x1050 etc. Video card is a bit of a factor too, some analog outputs are rougher than others.

At this point, I'd recommend going DVI unless you *must* save every cent possible. For desktop use, 8ms is fine, and so is 700:1.

One last thing, window shop at BB or whereever when possible, as quite often specs don't tell the whole story. And look for LCDs plugged directly into a PC, as the big wall multiplexers can make even good monitors look like crap because of the diluted and sometimes overcompensated-for signal loss.

 

[sodcha0s]

DVI is the only way to go.

 

[wpshooter]

Originally posted by: Arkaign
Really depends on the resolution ..

Analog is fine w/decent 4x3 17" and 19" LCD @ 1024x768 or even 1280x1024. Analog usually starts to get rough w/1600x1200, 1680x1050 etc. Video card is a bit of a factor too, some analog outputs are rougher than others.

At this point, I'd recommend going DVI unless you *must* save every cent possible. For desktop use, 8ms is fine, and so is 700:1.

One last thing, window shop at BB or whereever when possible, as quite often specs don't tell the whole story. And look for LCDs plugged directly into a PC, as the big wall multiplexers can make even good monitors look like crap because of the diluted and sometimes overcompensated-for signal loss.

Actually, I can buy the Samsung model 931C for $1.00 less than I can buy one of the models that have only 700:1 contrast. I don't really understand that pricing, it make no logical sense to me. I even called Samsung and ask them about it (or let me say I tried to ask them about it) and they were VERY un-cooperative. I asked the guy if they were in the business of making and selling LCDs. I probably should have told him that I did not HAVE TO buy a Samsung.

Thanks for the advice.