Looking to get my first LCD

[Neos]

Looking really hard at AG Neovo F-419, but many of the user reviews at Newegg says it does "less than well" when you bring it down from the 1280x1024 setting. Otherwise it gets rave reviews.

I have been using my Viewsonic GS771 at 1024x768 for years. When I set the GS771 up at the 1280x1024 setting - icons squish horizontally and the icons and print are much smaller (tough on old eyes).

I am thinking that 1280x1024 must be for 16x9 viewing. Should I look for a monitor that will do the smaller resolutions well - or is this something I have to expect in an LCD?

By the way - I will do a dual monitor setup with the GS771 - with 512 Mg of ram. Enough ram?

Thanks

 

[JRW]

1280x1024 is not a proper 4:3 resolution so it wont look right on that monitor , Try 1280x960.

 

[duragezic]

Eh, I can't imagine using 1024x768 since I got a 19" CRT 5 years ago. Its more for some my parents would like, but if you want to do anything you need some screen space.

1280x1024 is a bit small for a 17" CRT, but might not be too bad on a LCD (1" more screen). You can always increase the font size or DPI. And yeah 1280x1024 looks weird once you switch to a proper aspect like 1280x960 or 1360x1024.

 

[BillyBobJoel71]

1280x1024 on a 17 inch CRT is blurry and way to small. You will definetly want a 17 or 19 inch LCD that is over 300 dollars, or save up for a 2005 fpw.

 

[dclapps]

So if your monitor can do 12x10, you should put it at 12x96 since that's a 4:3 resolution? Is that 4:3 resolution important for games or media-viewing or what? I've just moved up to 12x10 from 10x76 and am curious.

 

[kmmatney]

If you get a 19" LCD, then 1280 x 1024 will look fine. The pixels are pretty large, so it should ne no trouble on your eyes. Do not get a 17" LCD if you have older eyes, as the pixel size will be really small. My wifde tried out a 17" LCD and hated how small everything was. However she is fine with my 19" LCD.

This monitor is very good, and is currently on sale at NewEgg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014090

 

[martinez]

I also have a BenQ monitor. Very good quality, even though it may not be as well known in the U.S.

 

[keeleysam]

2005FPW

 

[ark42]

Originally posted by: dclapps
So if your monitor can do 12x10, you should put it at 12x96 since that's a 4:3 resolution? Is that 4:3 resolution important for games or media-viewing or what? I've just moved up to 12x10 from 10x76 and am curious.

I personally think it's important to match the aspect ratio (AR) of your monitor. Typically that means 4:3, so for a normal CRT, use 1280x960. Most 1280x1024 LCDs are actually 5:4 AR themselves (in order to maintain square pixels, which I also think is important) so you should run them as 1280x1024.

 

[Neos]

Thanks for all the replies - guys. I made the leap and got a Neovo 19" - but I got the E19A at what I think was a steal at ClubIT. They are new, and bless them. I do not know how they did it - but 359.99 less a 70.00 rebate was just too good to pass up. Newegg had the same LCD for 439-50.00 rebate.

Think I will post this on good deals.

 

[VIAN]

LCDs only work well at native resolutions. All other resolutions will not be as sharp. A CRT will be sharper.

 

[coomar]

i have a fp937s, 19inch lcd's run 1280x1024 without problems, even 1280x960 looks good, i think the prince of persia games run at those resolutions

 

[AsiLuc]

LCD looks best in their native resolution, for most 19" LCDs that's 1280x1024. It works for me, and because my Hyundai L90D+ (8ms) has pivot, tilt and height adjustment, I can read Anand in 1024x1280, that's awesome I assure you. Get 19"LCD + pivot, it's worth it. Also working on text is great, cause an A4 is taller than it is wide just like my screen...
Aspect ratio 4x3 or 5x4 is unimportant. Games run at all. 1280x1024 makes DungeonSiege II and Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War look great.