Is there a 17-19" lcd with a proper 4:3 aspect ratio?

[Jumpem]

I really don't like 1280 x 1024. Is there something that size with a native resolution of 1280 x 960? Or maybe even 1600 x 1200.

 

[foofoo]

there are several that are more dedicated to dvd viewing and are also monitors
they are 1280 x 768
like the samsung 172w and the advueu technology ADV-REV17W.

i'm not aware of any of the 17-19" lcds having 1600 x 1200. i think that you need to go to a 20" lcd for that.
good luck

 

[Jumpem]

Hmm, thanks. The 20" lcd's that are 1600 x 1200 are for the most part $1k plus. Maybe I'll just stick with the 21" Sony G520P for $562 like I was planning on.

 

[Czar]

1280 x 1024 is the right aspect ratio for lcd monitors with it as their native res as far as I know

 

[dullard]

What is it that bothers you about having a 5:4 resolution on a 5:4 monitor? I'm just curious since I love 5:4 - those few extra lines allow you to do things much more efficiently. Examples:
1) a full page of text in Word or Acrobat Reader fits nicely at 100% zoom with all the toolbars showing on 1600x1280 but not at 1600x1200 (in fact two full pages fit side by side at that resolution).
2) you get a few more lines of code on the screen or a few more lines of a spreadsheet making you that much more efficient with less scrolling.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: dullard
What is it that bothers you about having a 5:4 resolution on a 5:4 monitor? I'm just curious since I love 5:4 - those few extra lines allow you to do things much more efficiently. Examples:
1) a full page of text in Word or Acrobat Reader fits nicely at 100% zoom with all the toolbars showing on 1600x1280 but not at 1600x1200 (in fact two full pages fit side by side at that resolution).
2) you get a few more lines of code on the screen or a few more lines of a spreadsheet making you that much more efficient with less scrolling.

4:3 is what I consider a proper aspect ratio... I don't really like 5:4.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: Jumpem4:3 is what I consider a proper aspect ratio... I don't really like 5:4.

Yes we know you don't like 5:4. My question is why don't you like it? I'm just curious. I gave you reasons why I like 5:4 what are your reasons for liking 4:3?

 

[Mem]

Some LCDs like the Samsung 191T will run those res(1280x960 and ones lower) in native res(centered mode) but you`ll lose some of the screen size with border etc ,however it`s nice and crisp.I do run my games that have a max only res of 1280x960 in this mode rather then the full screen 1280x960, which would reduce the image quality.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: Jumpem4:3 is what I consider a proper aspect ratio... I don't really like 5:4.

Yes we know you don't like 5:4. My question is why don't you like it? I'm just curious. I gave you reasons why I like 5:4 what are your reasons for liking 4:3?

For desktop apps and such I don't mind it. But it seems that in games the screen is stretched so to speak. Maybe it's just me.

 

[GnomeCop]

just get used to it, 4:3 17"-19" lcds aren't going to be coming anytime soon

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: JumpemFor desktop apps and such I don't mind it. But it seems that in games the screen is stretched so to speak. Maybe it's just me.

A 5:4 resolution on a 4:3 monitor would of course be stretched, but on a 5:4 monitor it won't be stretched.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: JumpemFor desktop apps and such I don't mind it. But it seems that in games the screen is stretched so to speak. Maybe it's just me.

A 5:4 resolution on a 4:3 monitor would of course be stretched, but on a 5:4 monitor it won't be stretched.

Interesting. I know this sounds a tad odd, but do you have any links I could read regarding that? It makes sense, but I never thought of it that way.

 

[Amused]

Planar sells a 19" that is 1600x1200. But it's 800 bucks.

So does Iiyama, Sharp and Eizo, but for over a grand.

 

[GnomeCop]

those high density pixel panels usually have much slower response time, and the viewing angle is not as wide.

 

[Jumpem]

Okay, what are some good 17-19" lcd's to take a look at then?