Princeton LCDs......ANY GOOD?

[dr150]

Costco has a 19" for $599. It has 600:1 resolution and 1280x1024. It looked absolutely gorgeous!.....Looked nicer to ME than even Viewsonic, Samsung, Dell models.


I wonder how it would do with gaming?..........

 

[MercenaryForHire]

No way to tell how gaming will be unless you test it.

My only experience has been with CRTs, but Princeton sure makes some kickass CRTs. Hopefully they can handle LCDs as well.

CostCo does have a fairly liberal return policy as well, but do try testing in-store first.

- M4H

 

[sman789]

use note pad and write a lot of text and numbers to make you have to scroll right to see the text.....then go back and forth superfast

i did that with the dell FP's in my class....they sucked

 

[dr150]

Specs on the Costco Princeton 19" LCD:

Features:

19" TFT-LCD Panel:
A 19" LCD panel is about equivalent to a 21" CRT, in terms of viewable image size and recommended resolutions.
Multi-Domain Pixel Technology
(with Vertically Aligned LCD):
Allows for super wide viewing angles in both landscape and portrait modes. Delivers crisp text unlike the majority of other LCD's where dark lines are visible.

Automatic Auto Adjusting:
Delivers crisp text and aligns image from edge to edge.

1280 x 1024 Native Resolution:
Displays a crisp, clear 1280 x 1024 native resolution and is capable of scaling to lower resolutions.*

25ms Video Response Time:
Optimal for the playback of multimedia movie clips, video editing, spreadsheet, word processing, and playing games.

DVI Connector:
Compatible with DVI digital video standard. Digital signal provides superior front-of-screen performance without requiring additional adjustments. Also compatible with DFP graphic cards with optional adapter.**

Digital and Analog Inputs:
Delivers maximum compatibility for both analog and digital video sources.

VESA® Wall/Arm Mount Ready:
Wall and arm mount capabilities for space saving and custom application environments.

Kensington® Security Lock Port:
Provides asset protection in public accessible areas.

3 Year Limited Warranty:
Full 3 years on parts, labor, and backlight.


Panel Specifications
LCD Panel Type:
19-inch TFT Active Matrix LCD, anti-glare and hard (3H) coated
Maximum/Native Resolution:
SXGA 1280 x 1024 Maximum Resolution*
SXGA 1280 x 1024 Recommended Resolution

Pixel Dimension:
0.294mm x 0.294mm

Display Colors:
Over 16 Million Colors

Viewing Angle:
Horizontal: 170° (typical)
Vertical: 85° Up (typical), 85° Down (typical)

Contrast Ratio:
600:1 (typical)

Brightness:
250 cd/m² (typical)

LCD Responsive Time:
25ms (typical)

Compatibility:
Digital: Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D), up to 1280 x 1024
VESA® 1280 x 1024 @ 75/60Hz
VESA® 1024 x 768 @ 75/70/60Hz
VESA® 800 x 600 @ 75/72/60/56Hz
VESA® 640 x 480 @ 75/72/60Hz
Super VGA, VGA, Macintosh? 832 x 624@ 75Hz,
Power Mac? and more

Interface:
Digital DVI-D/Standard Analog VGA

User Controls:
User Control: Seven button/control for power and OSD
PreVu? OSD: Auto Setup, Brightness, Contrast, Display (H.Position, V.Position), Color Temperature (9300K, 6500K, User), Tracking (Clock/Phase), OSD Display (H.Position, V.Position), Language, Source (Analog, Digital)

Plug and Play:
VESA® DDC2B

Power Management:
Energy® Star Compliant

Power Consumption:
On: Less than 50W, Off: Less than 2W


Physical Specifications

Dimensions:
Monitor: 17.58" x 17.67" x 8.12"
(446.2mm x 448.9mm x 206.251mm) including the base
Carton: 20.6" x 20.6" x 10.7" 524mm x 524mm x 272mm)

Weight:
Net: 16.4 lbs. (7.5 kg)

Video Cable:
One 5 ft. (1.8m) detachable 15-pin mini D-sub cable

 

[MercenaryForHire]

25ms over DVI should be fine for gaming. 600:1, if it's accurate, is also nice. The 1280x1024 ... isn't that the "17 inch resolution" though?

- M4H

 

[Acanthus]

princeton graphics makes top of the line parts. Very very high quality. Usually pricey too.

 

[Lawranch]

Princeton used to be a middle tier vendor, they went bankrupt and Proview bought them (same as MAG and CTX). They are one of the cheapest producers of LCD's. 19" LCD's haven't done well for games in any of the reviews I have seen.