Need input on this monitor

[jagr10]

What do you guys think of this monitor? It's by Hitachi and I am wondering if this brand is reliable as far as monitors are concerned and. Also, keep in mind that i am only looking for a black monitor so if you know of a black one in that price range or cheaper that is better please let me know.

http://www.hitachidisplays.com/products/19_772.htm

 

[nateholtrop]

ya go for it

nate

 

[jagr10]

just wondering, what's more important: horizontal dot pitch or vertical?

Also, is there a real visible difference between .22mm dp, .25mm dp, and .27mm dp? I am looking to buy a monitor mainly for graphics apps and games. Is there a better choice like Viewsonic or IBM or NEC (since they also sell black monitors)?

 

[1967mustangman]

Try to get the lowest possible dot pich you can. The .22 sounds like an amazingly good deal. Also make sure that you can get a monitor with a high refresh rate. You want to make sure that the refresh rate is ove 72 and 85 is reall nice. Also, when checking the monitors run it at the resolution you plan to use it at and check for pincushioning, trapaziodal, shading, and distortion.

 

[jagr10]

Ok thanks. I guess this monitor is pretty good then. Just the price is a little high, but hey, you pay the price for black i guess.

 

[Gosharkss]

<< just wondering, what's more important: horizontal dot pitch or vertical? >>



The vertical dot pitch is not as important as the horizontal dot pitch. Some may argue that the horizontal dot / aperture pitch limits the horizontal resolution on the display. To a degree this is true.

For example: A 21&quot; monitor typically has a horizontal viewable area of 395mm. Lets assume it has a 0.22mm horizontal dot pitch. 395 * 0.22 = 1795 dots across the screen. A monitor with the same viewable area and a 0.24mm horizontal dot / aperture pitch has 1645, limiting its highest end resolution capability.

Vertically is not so much a problem. A typical 21&quot; monitor has a vertical viewable area of 295mm. Aperture grill monitors have a 0.00mm vertical aperture pitch. Vertical resolution capability is virtually unlimited. As with every technology the trade off is more beam current hitting the phosphor making them more susceptible to screen burn. Use a screen saver!

Most shadow mask monitors have a 0.14mm vertical dot pitch. 295 / 0.14 = 2107 lines far more than any video card can produce at any decent refresh rate.

For more information on dot / aperture pitch look here

Good Luck

Jim Witkowski
Chief Hardware Engineer
Cornerstone / Monitorsdirect.com