LCD resolutions

[Eagle784]

Why can I get 1920x1200 resolution on a (moderately expensive) 17" laptop, but I need to get a 24" lcd monitor to get that resolution for my pc? I'd like a 1080p capable ~20" monitor, can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

 

[JohnAn2112]

None out at the moment. All 20 inch widescreen LCD's are 1680x1050. I'm not sure if anyone would release one at that resolution either.

 

[Eagle784]

I was afraid of that. Why not, 20" is plenty of room for 1920x1200

 

[lamere]

Originally posted by: Eagle784
I was afraid of that. Why not, 20" is plenty of room for 1920x1200

Sure, if you have a magnifying glass. Everything's pretty small in size on my 24" WS.
I can't imagine what it would like on a 20"

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

What would the dot pitch be on a 20" 1920x1200 monitor? I'm guessing the answer lies there, but I can't know for sure.

 

[lamere]

Originally posted by: AyashiKaibutsu
What would the dot pitch be on a 20" 1920x1200 monitor? I'm guessing the answer lies there, but I can't know for sure.

Depends entirely on the maker of the product and quality.

 

[Rubycon]

1920x1200 is about perfect on a 15" notebook display.

2560x1600 on this 30" I'm using now is OK but the pitch is a little large.

I guess it boils down to how good your eyes are.

 

[mshan]

23 inch Apple Cinema Display is 1920 x 1080, for the "reduced" price of $999.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

Originally posted by: lamere

Originally posted by: AyashiKaibutsu
What would the dot pitch be on a 20" 1920x1200 monitor? I'm guessing the answer lies there, but I can't know for sure.

Depends entirely on the maker of the product and quality.

Well, If it's got 1920 pixels across and 1200 pixels high and it's got a certain height and width then each pixel can only be so big, and it's my understanding that the dot pitch is how big the pixels are.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: mshan
23 inch Apple Cinema Display is 1920 x 1080, for the "reduced" price of $999.

The Apple 23" is WUXGA - 1920x1200.