mitsubishi 2060u problem/question

[yisroelp]

Hi
got a new mitsubishi 2060u from onvia.com. the black masking around
the visible part of the display is very thick. almost 1/2inch on the
bottom and a substantial amount on the sides and a bit less on the
top. Is this normal? It has nothing to do with vertical or
horizontal size adjustments or different resolutions. For $950 i feel
i should get edge to edge display. This isn't even close. Any
opinions? I'm sending this back and hope for a refund to buy a
Iiyama.

 

[stultus]

Yeah, that's normal. I'm pretty sure it's an optical effect of the flat screen - is this your first flat monitor? If you return it, you'll just replace it with a monitor with a matting closer to the actual screen - the size won't be any different. You've gotten all that you've paid for and all that was advertised. This is a rather finicky reason to return... especially if you're happy with screen geometry, color purity, no dead pixel in the center of your screen, etc. Mitsubishi makes some *nice* monitors. Think twice before you start going through the huge hassle to return the monitor and get a refund in order to replace it with a monitor that might have actual problems.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[yisroelp]

thanks for replying but it's not just an optical effect. The black masking around the visible display is way too thick. How much black mask surrounds your 2020?
Unfortunately it's not the only problem. The aperture mask behind the screen is pushed forward (probably from bad ups handling) and there are many very visible verticle (not horizontal) lines going through the display. This is not the first flat screen i've owned and i know that a good whack sometimes will cause the grill to snap back from the screen but this one isn't working.

 

[JohnnyTT]

If you are directly in front of it they look bigger. If you line your head up with the sides or top and bottom, you'll see that they are not that big. It's because the tube is recessed a little from the front.

I have a 2040u and mine is the same way. Don't let it bother you. If you haven't had a monitor of this size before, 22", you'll really appreciate it.

When I got this monitor, it was my 3rd before I got a good one. First 1 was a sony then two Mitsubishi's. I finally had it shipped faster so there were less people handling it.

 

[stultus]

Well, it's not a static black matte. It changes substantially depending on what angle you're looking at it from. It's 1/4" at the bottom if my eye is level with the bottom of the monitor. It's over 1/2" if my eye is level with the top of the monitor.

I know that the Mitsubishi and Sony line both have this same appearance. I haven't seen an Iiyama in person, but based on my experience, I would say that they'd probably look the same if they're using the same flat tube technology.

How many vertical lines do you have, and where are they located? Just on the sides, or the center as well?

For "real" opinions by a more professional crowd, post to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video. Hehehe, just did a search while I was writing this and I see you have already posted there. If you do get a Sony, you'll be paying far more than $950.

On a side note, do any of you with Mitsu 20xx's know how to use that front USB connection? Where the heck is it under the front of the monitor?

 

[Howard]

You get what you pay for. It's the visible screen size you're supposed to look for. If I had the desk space, I wouldn't care if I had a monitor bezel width of 6" around the screen if the visible screen size was 20" diagonal.

Anyways, extra plastic doesn't hurt.